IAHSS Advanced Pretest, IAHSS
Advanced Training for Healthcare Security
Personnel 4th Edition
Security departments are judged on what they do to... - ANS- Proactively prevent
incidents
A good crime prevention program uses perimeter barriers, building exteriors, and interior
controls to create: - ANS- Layers of protection
Employee involvement in crime prevention starts with... - ANS- new employee
orientation
Appearing professional, friendly, approachable and positive are the basis for your - ANS-
attitude
To make good decisions on the job, you must - ANS- take care of yourself on and off the
job
The best way to achieve enhanced customer service is by using what method to exceed
the expectations of the customer is a - ANS- multi-tiered approach
Customers value reliability and _____________________ - ANS- competence
Premise liability refers to the legal responsibility... - ANS- property owner owes to
persons on the property
What approach should be followed to determine appropriate protective measures and
security and safety for off-campus facilities - ANS- security inspections and risk
assessments
Healthcare organizations are perhaps at a greater risk for slip and fall due to - ANS-
medical conditions limit Mobility
What best describes the Broken Window Theory? - ANS- Neglect in an area creates the
impression that no one cares.
The four most common methods of patrol are: - ANS- Foot, K-9, Bicycle, and Motorized
,One of several advantages to foot patrol is - ANS- providing a visible deterrent to crime.
A major disadvantage to foot patrol is - ANS- the opportunity to socialize excessively.
Covert and undercover investigations in the healthcare setting should - ANS- be
undertaken only when traditional methods of handling the situation have been tried or
examined
Assault, both simple and aggravated, occur most often: - ANS- Anytime
Which of the following is not an element needed for a crime to occur? - ANS- Training
additional steps are necessary to sustain employee awareness and involvement in the
security effort. all of the following vehicles are used except - ANS- overhead paging
system announcements
When addressing workplace violence security officers are expected to do all of the
following except - ANS- respond and resolve immediately
When assessing security-sensitive areas an officer might consider all of the following
except - ANS- creating unobstructed passage for patients and visitors
Which of the following is not an activity an officer should engage in to reduce the threat
of workplace of violence? - ANS- Intervening quickly in resolving without involving
management
Which of the following steps would be least effective when treating a patient in potential
danger as a victim or witness to a crime - ANS- assign room without window
To provide security assistance regarding combative patients, all security staff should be
well trained in - ANS- Descalation techniques
Infants are most commonly abducted by - ANS- a stranger
Patients suffering from dementia require - ANS- particular attention to keep them from
wandering away
When conducting an intervention with a mental health patient hospital security should -
ANS- conduct the intervention in the privacy of the patient's room
During a walkout or strike at a healthcare facility hospital security can expect all of the
following except - ANS- striking employees will be cooperative in order to protect their
job
, Some of the job action assignments for security in the incident command system for
dealing with civil disturbances include - ANS- Access Control, incident documentation,
event preparation with local law enforcement
In responding to an active shooter scenario the armed Healthcare security officer should
- ANS- realize they can minimize casualties by taking successful actions
Proactive risk assessments consider all of the following events except - ANS- normal
planned events
High sensitivity or vulnerable areas in the healthcare facility such as an emergency
department or women's services are known as - ANS- security sensitive areas
Doors that are being secured by magnetic locks should always be connected to the -
ANS- fire alarm panel
Which of the following was not identified as a computerized Patrol verification system -
ANS- biometric devices
A(n) _____ _____ _____ system can have many components, including electronic locks, a
video tie in and alarm contacts - ANS- Electronic Access Control
When responding to incidents involving violence, officers should - ANS- only attempt a
solo Intervention when an immediate life-threatening is present and intervention does not
pose undue risk to the officer or others
When an urgent call is received and little or no information is known, officer should do all
of the following, except - ANS- maintain radio silence
What is the primary role of a security officer in crime prevention - ANS- reduce the
opportunity for a person to commit a crime
Crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and Appraisal of a crime risk. It also
involves what - ANS- initiating some action to remove or reduce the risk
what must be done about life safety deficiencies found in the hazard surveillance tour -
ANS- correct them immediately
what is the purpose of crime analysis - ANS- identify problems and develop strategies to
reduce problems
which of the following is easier in more cost-efficient for an institution - ANS- building in
security systems during building design
Advanced Training for Healthcare Security
Personnel 4th Edition
Security departments are judged on what they do to... - ANS- Proactively prevent
incidents
A good crime prevention program uses perimeter barriers, building exteriors, and interior
controls to create: - ANS- Layers of protection
Employee involvement in crime prevention starts with... - ANS- new employee
orientation
Appearing professional, friendly, approachable and positive are the basis for your - ANS-
attitude
To make good decisions on the job, you must - ANS- take care of yourself on and off the
job
The best way to achieve enhanced customer service is by using what method to exceed
the expectations of the customer is a - ANS- multi-tiered approach
Customers value reliability and _____________________ - ANS- competence
Premise liability refers to the legal responsibility... - ANS- property owner owes to
persons on the property
What approach should be followed to determine appropriate protective measures and
security and safety for off-campus facilities - ANS- security inspections and risk
assessments
Healthcare organizations are perhaps at a greater risk for slip and fall due to - ANS-
medical conditions limit Mobility
What best describes the Broken Window Theory? - ANS- Neglect in an area creates the
impression that no one cares.
The four most common methods of patrol are: - ANS- Foot, K-9, Bicycle, and Motorized
,One of several advantages to foot patrol is - ANS- providing a visible deterrent to crime.
A major disadvantage to foot patrol is - ANS- the opportunity to socialize excessively.
Covert and undercover investigations in the healthcare setting should - ANS- be
undertaken only when traditional methods of handling the situation have been tried or
examined
Assault, both simple and aggravated, occur most often: - ANS- Anytime
Which of the following is not an element needed for a crime to occur? - ANS- Training
additional steps are necessary to sustain employee awareness and involvement in the
security effort. all of the following vehicles are used except - ANS- overhead paging
system announcements
When addressing workplace violence security officers are expected to do all of the
following except - ANS- respond and resolve immediately
When assessing security-sensitive areas an officer might consider all of the following
except - ANS- creating unobstructed passage for patients and visitors
Which of the following is not an activity an officer should engage in to reduce the threat
of workplace of violence? - ANS- Intervening quickly in resolving without involving
management
Which of the following steps would be least effective when treating a patient in potential
danger as a victim or witness to a crime - ANS- assign room without window
To provide security assistance regarding combative patients, all security staff should be
well trained in - ANS- Descalation techniques
Infants are most commonly abducted by - ANS- a stranger
Patients suffering from dementia require - ANS- particular attention to keep them from
wandering away
When conducting an intervention with a mental health patient hospital security should -
ANS- conduct the intervention in the privacy of the patient's room
During a walkout or strike at a healthcare facility hospital security can expect all of the
following except - ANS- striking employees will be cooperative in order to protect their
job
, Some of the job action assignments for security in the incident command system for
dealing with civil disturbances include - ANS- Access Control, incident documentation,
event preparation with local law enforcement
In responding to an active shooter scenario the armed Healthcare security officer should
- ANS- realize they can minimize casualties by taking successful actions
Proactive risk assessments consider all of the following events except - ANS- normal
planned events
High sensitivity or vulnerable areas in the healthcare facility such as an emergency
department or women's services are known as - ANS- security sensitive areas
Doors that are being secured by magnetic locks should always be connected to the -
ANS- fire alarm panel
Which of the following was not identified as a computerized Patrol verification system -
ANS- biometric devices
A(n) _____ _____ _____ system can have many components, including electronic locks, a
video tie in and alarm contacts - ANS- Electronic Access Control
When responding to incidents involving violence, officers should - ANS- only attempt a
solo Intervention when an immediate life-threatening is present and intervention does not
pose undue risk to the officer or others
When an urgent call is received and little or no information is known, officer should do all
of the following, except - ANS- maintain radio silence
What is the primary role of a security officer in crime prevention - ANS- reduce the
opportunity for a person to commit a crime
Crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and Appraisal of a crime risk. It also
involves what - ANS- initiating some action to remove or reduce the risk
what must be done about life safety deficiencies found in the hazard surveillance tour -
ANS- correct them immediately
what is the purpose of crime analysis - ANS- identify problems and develop strategies to
reduce problems
which of the following is easier in more cost-efficient for an institution - ANS- building in
security systems during building design
