1. What is the primary role of a security officer in crime prevention?
a. Reduce the desire for a person to committ a crime.
b. Patrol all assigned areas dilligently.
c. Reduce the opportunity for a person to committ a crime.
d. None of these
ANS c. Reduce the opportunity for a person to commi...
IAHSS Basic Officer Certification Questions
1.The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a
a.Circle
b.Pentagon
c.Pyramid
d.Straight line
ANS b. Pyramid
2.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
3.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)
4.According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have
a.Increased
b.Decreased
c.Remained the same
d.Become less violent
ANS a. Increased
5.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
6.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)
7.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
ANS
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. Dam- age, theft, or vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies
9.What three components make up the Access Control Triad?
a.Identification systems, staff education & training, badging
b.Identification systems, staff education & training, physical security safe- guards
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
10.What two things should be used regardless of the type of vehicle
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