IAHSS Basic Officer Certification Questions
Who should handle any demonstrator action on public sidewalks or
streets?
a. Administration
b. Security
c. Facility personnel
d. Local law enforcement - ANSWER-d. Local law enforcement
During a disturbance, which of these is a critical action to be taken by the
facility?
a. Control access and validate all entering the building as necessary
b. Lock all doors so no one can leave or enter
c. Allow free access to building as if business as usual
d. Validate those entering the building only - ANSWER-a. Control access
and validate all entering the building as necessary
Which of these is an example of an internal event that could affect your
medical center?
a. Loss of electricity
,b. Major vehicle accident
c. Severe weather
d. Wild land fires - ANSWER-a. Loss of electricity
The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a
a. Circle
b. Pentagon
c. Pyramid
d. Straight line - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)
Who should handle any demonstrator action on public sidewalks or
streets?
a. Administration
b. Security
c. Facility personnel
d. Local law enforcement - ANSWER-d. Local law enforcement
During a disturbance, which of these is a critical action to be taken by the
facility?
a. Control access and validate all entering the building as necessary
b. Lock all doors so no one can leave or enter
c. Allow free access to building as if business as usual
d. Validate those entering the building only - ANSWER-a. Control access
and validate all entering the building as necessary
Which of these is an example of an internal event that could affect your
medical center?
a. Loss of electricity
,b. Major vehicle accident
c. Severe weather
d. Wild land fires - ANSWER-a. Loss of electricity
The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a
a. Circle
b. Pentagon
c. Pyramid
d. Straight line - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)
