Medical Stores Practice Test

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• FEFO stands for First Expiry First Out. When is FEFO applied in stock management?
• Which acronym stands for Low stock figures?
• What is the recommended immediate action for unresolved discrepancies between physical stock and system records?
• Which of the following steps is part of effective waste management for expired medicines?
• What is the primary purpose of GDP in medical stores?
• How should a medical store handle returned or recalled medicines?
• If aircrew wear SCL when flying, what else must they carry?
• Which form is used to ensure daily checks of in-use medical equipment?
• Which action is explicit when faulty equipment is found?
• What is LMIS and how is it used in Medical Stores?
• In stock management, AMIR is used for what purpose?
• Which two medical staff are to inspect the Medical Store monthly to ensure all hazardous materials are stored correctly?
• How should expired stock be handled according to standard Medical Stores procedures?
• What is the primary use of a bin card in stock management?
• What is the first action when a batch has a suspicious quality problem?
• How often are cylinders to be examined to ensure sound condition?
• Which formula correctly represents Reorder Level (ROL)?
• What is the title of the BMED 12?
• What is the main purpose of combining ABC and VED analyses?
• Under which circumstances is sample testing of incoming medicines recommended?
• Which statement best describes how an audit trail supports inventory control?
• Aircrew should be seen within how many days of an optician receiving a complete prescription?
• Where can a list of expiry items be found?
• Which of the following is an indicator of stock risk aging?
• Which acronym stands for High stock figures?
• What is the purpose of maintaining calibration records for cold chain equipment?
• Which are typical components of an annual procurement plan?
• What is the difference between 'issue' and 'consumption' in stock records?
• Which JMES code is used for aircrew requiring CFS/SCL?
• Which element is included to manage risk in an annual procurement plan?
• What does MIP stand for?
• Explain the difference between ABC analysis and XYZ analysis in stock management.
• Who’s responsible for BMED 12?
• What is the purpose of a temperature data logger in a Medical Store's cold chain?
• In-use registered items must be kept securely where?
• What is a bin card used for?
• In VED analysis, which category includes life-saving drugs?
• Which practice supports data privacy when dispensing medications?
• After an optician receives a correctly completed prescription, within how many days should aircrew be seen?
• Which field records the recipient's signature?
• Which item is used to assess the effectiveness of unit equipment care and management?
• Which regulatory body oversees drug standards and distribution in India?
• Describe the FIFO method and provide a scenario where it is essential in medical stores.
• What does ELFAK stand for?
• Which action is essential when planning procurement during a public health emergency?
• The four common first aid kits are used in operations; which option represents one of them?
• Who is designated to confirm dispensing staff competency?
• When lending medical material, which detail identifies the recipient?
• Which statement about an audit trail in inventory systems is most accurate?
• Describe a basic recall management process in a Medical Store.
• What security measures reduce theft in a Medical Store?
• What action must be taken if refrigerator falls out of temp range?
• Which practices ensure traceability of medicines from supplier to patient?
• What operations are soft contact lenses not operable with?
• Which documents are typically used to verify stock received against what was ordered?
• Which inputs are used in demand forecasting for stock optimization?
• What are the typical temperature requirements for general medicines and vaccines in a Medical Store?
• Who confirms the competency of staff undertaking dispensing duties?
• What are the primary objectives of an efficient medical store inventory management system?
• What is the significance of expiration dating and how should it be managed in service delivery?
• Which action helps ensure accurate processing of supplier payments?
• Which of the following are standard quality checks performed on received stock?
• If equipment is found faulty, what action must be taken?
• What information should a properly filled Goods Receipt Note (GRN) contain?
• What is the correct sequence of actions in recall management for a defective batch in a medical store?
• What is the purpose of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Medical Stores?
• What three warning signs must be displayed in the cylinder stores?
• How often must a full stock check be conducted?
• Explain the difference between perishable and non-perishable items in stock control.
• What is the role of a destruction certificate in accountability?
• What is the purpose of a destruction certificate in stock disposal?
• Which practices help keep stock records accurate for audits?
• Which safety practice is considered essential when handling high-value controlled medicines in a medical store?
• Which action best describes the role of discrepancies checks?
• Why are random audits included as a security measure in Medical Stores?
• Which activity is part of stocktaking preparation?
• What is a primary benefit of using barcodes or RFID in Medical Stores?
• Which ink color is used for surprised checks?
• In an ABC/XYZ matrix, what do the X, Y, and Z designations indicate?
• What labeling information is typically required on medicine packaging in a Medical Store?
• How would you conduct a quarterly stock audit and what indicators would you track?
• Who is responsible for security and conditions of storage in the dispensary?
• Which of the following is NOT a LEAT responsibility?
• What does DUFAK stand for?
• What is the importance of barcodes and serialisation in medicine stock management?
• What is an example scenario of safety stock?
• How do stock register and bin card differ in the information they record?
• Which option correctly describes recall stakeholders?
• What is safety stock?
• Which item is included in the medic's responsibilities?
• FEFO is used for which type of items?
• Which statement describes stock discrepancy checks?
• Who is at the top of the chain of command for medical stores?
• What information should be included to ensure inventory records are accurate?
• If either eye becomes red or painful, aircrew should cease wearing SCL and see a MO within how many hours?
• What does LSF stand for?
• What are essential steps to validate an ERP system for medical store use?
• Soft contact lenses are incompatible with which protective equipment when flying?
• Which metric is commonly used to assess supplier performance in terms of fulfilling orders?
• What is the significance of 'rejection' and 'quarantine' zones in a warehouse?
• What form is used for internal loan of medical material?
• Given a non-perishable medicine with lead time 10 days, average daily usage 20 units, and safety stock 100 units, what is the Reorder Level (ROL)?
• Stock availability is best described as which of the following?
• Which steps are involved in a quality check of incoming medicines?
• What does HSF stand for?
• What is the purpose of a packing slip in medicine inventory?
• How does demand forecasting contribute to stock optimization in a medical store?
• What steps constitute a proper supplier evaluation process?
• Which item is NOT listed as a responsibility of the medic in med stores?
• Prescriptions must be signed within how many days?
• Which JMES code is used for aircrew requiring CFS/SCL?
• How often are flammable substances in a container examined?
• Which role is designated to inspect the Medical Store monthly to ensure hazardous materials are stored correctly?
• Within how many days should goods be returned to the seller?
• What is the primary purpose of safety stock in medical stores?
• Why is it important to segregate recalled or quarantined medicines from other stock?
• What is MOD Form 373 used for?
• Which statement about ABC analysis is correct?
• What is the difference between a Tender and a Rate Contract (RC) in procurement?
• Which statement best describes why price changes should be tied to POs and invoices?
• From-to stock movement notation helps ensure what aspects of stock management?
• Which item identifies the material being lent in the loan record?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a cycle count in inventory management?
• How should a medical store handle supplier invoices and payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness?
• In Lot/Batch Control, what does 'disposition' refer to?
• Which stock classification requires disposal due to damage or expiry?
• Who holds the title 'OIC medical Account' in the chain of command for medical stores?
• Which statement best describes why stock accuracy is important in a medical store?
• What is the function of serviceable vs unserviceable stock classifications?
• If you feel the seal on the ELFAK has been suspiciously broken, the ____ must be contacted for further investigation
• What role do training and competency play in maintaining medical store operations?
• How should stock discrepancies be handled during monthly stock reconciliation?
• How should rejected or damaged stock be handled?
• What is the difference between annual physical verification and cycle counting?
• Which code uniquely identifies the medical item in loan records?
• In the SOP for receiving, when is a temperature check required?
• What must MDSS do before initial use?
• Which statement about initial equipment registration is true?
• Which ink colour is used for stock taking entries?
• What are the key elements of Lot/Batch Control?
• Who is responsible for BMED 12?
• MDSS stands for?
• The duplicate keys are exchanged with in-use keys every ?
• What is the importance of cold chain integrity for vaccines?
• Which guidelines govern storage, handling, and distribution of medicines in most formal medical stores?
• Which of the following represents a common threat to medical store inventory, and what is an effective mitigation?
• What is the principle of FIFO and why is it important in Medical Stores?
• Which formula correctly defines stock turnover and what does it indicate?
• Which three warning signs are displayed on a cylindrical store?
• What is the purpose of maintaining temperature logs for temperature-sensitive items?
• Which task is listed as a responsibility of the medic in med stores?
• Which acronym stands for the daily use first aid kit?
• Which statement about stocktaking is true?
• What is the primary difference between a stock ledger and an inventory register in inventory management?
• FMED 573 is used for which of the following?
• Which field records the date the item was issued?
• Why is periodic audit important in Medical Stores?
• What is a stock rotation policy and why is it important?
• What is the recommended action if an eye becomes red or painful while wearing SCL?
• Which task is a stock management responsibility?
• The team responsible for equipment care oversight is called?
• In inventory valuation, what does weighted average cost help do?
• How should transfers between stores be documented?
• What does AMIR stand for?
• In a Medical Stores system, what is the difference between an indent and a purchase order?
• What is the difference between gross stock and net stock?
• Which field records how many items were issued?
• Which of the following is a step in vendor qualification and development?
• All entries on the B MED 12 are signed by which roles?
• In VED analysis, which statement best describes how items are categorized?
• How many days must goods be returned to the seller?
• Define stockout and explain two strategies to prevent it.
• What is the primary purpose of a recall process in a medical store?
• In Lot/Batch Control, what does QA release status indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four common first aid kits used?
• Describe the essential components of an SOP for receiving goods at a medical store.
• Which kit is designed for use during an emergency landing of an aircraft?
• What practices help prevent cross-contamination in hazardous items storage?
• What are critical storage conditions to monitor in a general medical store for temperature-sensitive products?
• What ink color is used for surprised checks?
• What is the role of the inventory turnover ratio in evaluating store performance?
• Which practice specifically ensures the oldest stock is issued first?
• Which data are tracked by the Logistics Management Information System to support planning and decision-making in Medical Stores?
• What is a Rate Contract (RC) in procurement?
• Which of the following are criteria used to evaluate supplier bids in Medical Stores procurement?
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the medic in med stores?
• How does fill rate differ from stock availability?
• What is a key responsibility of a storekeeper in medicines safety and quality?
• Why is closing stock commonly valued using weighted average cost?
• In FEFO inventory management, which statement is true?
• What is the purpose of quality assurance in medical stores?
• Which document confirms delivered items against the purchase order and provides traceability?
• What is the general formula for safety stock?
• What does ECI stand for?
• What is the purpose of performing ABC-VED analysis?
• How should temperature loggers be managed for vaccines and other cold chain products?
• Which action is part of stock management relating to first aid kits?
• Soft contact lenses are incompatible with which operations?
• How do you perform a basic root cause analysis for chronic stockout events?
• What must you also carry in flying with soft contact lenses?
• Which scenario best illustrates the purpose of safety stock?
• How often must AMIR be calculated?
• What is a direct outcome of quality assurance in medical stores?
• Who is responsible for ensuring FAKs are maintained?
• What does an ABC/XYZ matrix indicate and how does it influence stock policy?
• Which document is used to log the lending of medical material?
• During power outages, which action helps ensure proper storage temperature monitoring?
• How long do medical stores hold LSF?
• Which acts govern drug storage in many countries (e.g., India) and what do they cover?
• What does LEAT stand for?
• Which option reflects the general approach to inventory valuation in a Medical Store?
• How is expiry management typically implemented in medical stores?
• What is the purpose of a hazardous items separate storage area?
• When a FMED-579 is returned from loaning, what should be done?
• How is payment handled for aircrew undergoing corneal refractive surgery?
• Which practices contribute to embedding continuous improvement in medical store operations?
• Why is shelf-life management crucial in Medical Stores?
• How long does medical centers hold HSF?
• What is service level in inventory management, and what consequence does a high stockout rate have?
• Describe the process and purpose of a Purchase Order and its lifecycle.
• Which practice helps maintain inventory accuracy between full counts?
• What are essential elements that should be included in a Purchase Order?
• Which action supports compliant pricing policies?
• What is the combined role of ABC and XYZ analyses in stock management?
• Which event typically triggers a formal review of processes in a medical store?
• How should a medical store manage sensitive or hazardous medicines, including storage and disposal?
• What is the purpose of change control in ERP validation?
• What is the difference between Reserve stock and Buffer stock?
• What practices protect data integrity in inventory management systems?
• What is the purpose of an ongoing supplier performance review in supplier evaluation?
• Who bears the cost for corneal refractive surgery for aircrew?
• How should you respond to a temperature excursion report?
• Which action is not typically part of a monthly stock reconciliation process?
• Delivery lead time refers to which duration?
• What is the purpose of a Cycle Count in inventory management?
• What ink is used for stock taking entries?
• What colour ink is used for dispensing entries?
• How soon should aircrew be seen within days of an optician receiving a correctly completed prescription?
• What is the standard storage temperature range for vaccines in a Medical Store?
• Explain the concept of 'cold chain' and its challenges in transport and storage.