IAHSS BASIC OFFICER
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
The-basic-structure-of-a-typical-healthcare-organization-resembles-a
a.-Circle
b.-Pentagon
c.-Pyramid
d.-Straight-line---ans-✔✔b.-Pyramid
The-most-primary-overriding-concern-of-any-security-department-should-be
a.-Its-image
b.-The-safety-and-well-being-of-anyone-in-the-facility
c.-The-goals-and-mission-if-the-entity-employing-the-security-services
d.-Cost-effectiveness---ans-✔✔b.-The-safety-and-well-being-of-anyone-in-the-facility
Which-accreditation-body-provides-standards-to-address-Environment-of-Care,-
Emergency-Management,-and-Life-Safety-in-the-healthcare-environment?
a.-The-Joint-Commission-(TJC)
b.-Occupational-Safety-and-Health-Administration-(OSHA)
c.-National-fire-and-Protection-Association-(NFPA)
d.-American-Society-of-Healthcare-Engineers-(ASHE)---ans-✔✔a.-The-Joint-Commission-
(TJC)
According-to-IAHSS-Hospital-Crime-Survey,-assaults-have
a.-Increased
b.-Decreased
c.-Remained-the-same
d.-Become-less-violent---ans-✔✔a.-Increased
What-are-the-two-types-of-criminal-acts?
a.-Burglaries-and-Felonies
b.-Misdemeanors-and-Felonies
c.-Larceny-and-Misconduct
d.-Misdemeanors-and-Larceny---ans-✔✔b.-Misdemeanors-and-Felonies
Business-offices-are-often-measured-by:
a.-Diagnosis-related-groups-(DRGs)
, b.-The-admission-process
c.-Accounts-receivable-days-(A/R-days)
d.-The-physician-survey---ans-✔✔c.-Accounts-receivable-days-(A/R-days)
Which-of-the-following-is-a-security-issue-for-employees-of-support-or-ancillary-services?-
a.-Well-staffed-during-the-day
b.-Isolated-at-night
c.-Mix-of-certified-and-non-certified-employees
d.-Located-in-the-center-of-the-facility---ans-✔✔b.-Isolated-at-night
Which-of-the-following-defines-property-risk:
a.-Lawsuits-brought-about-by-action-or-inaction,-including-negligent-security-or-safety-
hazards
b.-Loss-of-staff-due-to-perception-of-an-unsafe-environment
c.-The-healthcare-organizations-inability-to-perform-one-or-many-of-its-normal-functions,-
leading-to-the-inability-to-generate-income
d.-Damage,-theft,-or-vandalism-to-buildings,-equipment,-and-supplies---ans-✔✔d.-
Damage,-theft,-or-vandalism-to-buildings,-equipment,-and-supplies
What-three-components-make-up-the-Access-Control-Triad?
a.-Identification-systems,-staff-education-&-training,-badging
b.-Identification-systems,-staff-education-&-training,-physical-security-safeguards
c.-Staff-education-&-training,-video-surveillance,-physical-security-safeguards
d.-Identification-systems,-proprietary-logo-usage,-staff-education-&-training---ans-✔✔b.-
Identification-systems,-staff-education-&-training,-physical-security-safeguards
What-two-things-should-be-used-regardless-of-the-type-of-vehicle-patrol-used?
a.-Helmets-and-preventative-maintenance-programs
b.-Preventative-maintenance-programs-and-sift-by-shift-inspections
c.-Supervisor-inspections-and-helmets
d.-Battery-maintenance-and-inspections---ans-✔✔b.-Preventative-maintenance-programs-
and-sift-by-shift-inspections
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-one-of-the-three-basic-purposes-of-the-Incident-Command-
System?
a.-Assuring-the-safety-of-responders-and-others
b.-Assuring-achievement-of-tactical-objectives
c.-Assuring-efficient-use-of-resources
d.-Assuring-constant-communication-between-agencies---ans-✔✔d.-Assuring-constant-
communication-between-agencies
Standard-precautions-are-a-set-of-precautions-that-the-CDC-had-called-for-in-order-to-
minimize-the-risk-of-infection.-Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-covered-under-standard-
precautions?
a.-Blood-and-body-fluids
b.-Mucous-membranes
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
The-basic-structure-of-a-typical-healthcare-organization-resembles-a
a.-Circle
b.-Pentagon
c.-Pyramid
d.-Straight-line---ans-✔✔b.-Pyramid
The-most-primary-overriding-concern-of-any-security-department-should-be
a.-Its-image
b.-The-safety-and-well-being-of-anyone-in-the-facility
c.-The-goals-and-mission-if-the-entity-employing-the-security-services
d.-Cost-effectiveness---ans-✔✔b.-The-safety-and-well-being-of-anyone-in-the-facility
Which-accreditation-body-provides-standards-to-address-Environment-of-Care,-
Emergency-Management,-and-Life-Safety-in-the-healthcare-environment?
a.-The-Joint-Commission-(TJC)
b.-Occupational-Safety-and-Health-Administration-(OSHA)
c.-National-fire-and-Protection-Association-(NFPA)
d.-American-Society-of-Healthcare-Engineers-(ASHE)---ans-✔✔a.-The-Joint-Commission-
(TJC)
According-to-IAHSS-Hospital-Crime-Survey,-assaults-have
a.-Increased
b.-Decreased
c.-Remained-the-same
d.-Become-less-violent---ans-✔✔a.-Increased
What-are-the-two-types-of-criminal-acts?
a.-Burglaries-and-Felonies
b.-Misdemeanors-and-Felonies
c.-Larceny-and-Misconduct
d.-Misdemeanors-and-Larceny---ans-✔✔b.-Misdemeanors-and-Felonies
Business-offices-are-often-measured-by:
a.-Diagnosis-related-groups-(DRGs)
, b.-The-admission-process
c.-Accounts-receivable-days-(A/R-days)
d.-The-physician-survey---ans-✔✔c.-Accounts-receivable-days-(A/R-days)
Which-of-the-following-is-a-security-issue-for-employees-of-support-or-ancillary-services?-
a.-Well-staffed-during-the-day
b.-Isolated-at-night
c.-Mix-of-certified-and-non-certified-employees
d.-Located-in-the-center-of-the-facility---ans-✔✔b.-Isolated-at-night
Which-of-the-following-defines-property-risk:
a.-Lawsuits-brought-about-by-action-or-inaction,-including-negligent-security-or-safety-
hazards
b.-Loss-of-staff-due-to-perception-of-an-unsafe-environment
c.-The-healthcare-organizations-inability-to-perform-one-or-many-of-its-normal-functions,-
leading-to-the-inability-to-generate-income
d.-Damage,-theft,-or-vandalism-to-buildings,-equipment,-and-supplies---ans-✔✔d.-
Damage,-theft,-or-vandalism-to-buildings,-equipment,-and-supplies
What-three-components-make-up-the-Access-Control-Triad?
a.-Identification-systems,-staff-education-&-training,-badging
b.-Identification-systems,-staff-education-&-training,-physical-security-safeguards
c.-Staff-education-&-training,-video-surveillance,-physical-security-safeguards
d.-Identification-systems,-proprietary-logo-usage,-staff-education-&-training---ans-✔✔b.-
Identification-systems,-staff-education-&-training,-physical-security-safeguards
What-two-things-should-be-used-regardless-of-the-type-of-vehicle-patrol-used?
a.-Helmets-and-preventative-maintenance-programs
b.-Preventative-maintenance-programs-and-sift-by-shift-inspections
c.-Supervisor-inspections-and-helmets
d.-Battery-maintenance-and-inspections---ans-✔✔b.-Preventative-maintenance-programs-
and-sift-by-shift-inspections
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-one-of-the-three-basic-purposes-of-the-Incident-Command-
System?
a.-Assuring-the-safety-of-responders-and-others
b.-Assuring-achievement-of-tactical-objectives
c.-Assuring-efficient-use-of-resources
d.-Assuring-constant-communication-between-agencies---ans-✔✔d.-Assuring-constant-
communication-between-agencies
Standard-precautions-are-a-set-of-precautions-that-the-CDC-had-called-for-in-order-to-
minimize-the-risk-of-infection.-Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-covered-under-standard-
precautions?
a.-Blood-and-body-fluids
b.-Mucous-membranes
