OST 147: Chapter 12 Assignment

It is important for supplies and products to be identified quickly in an inventory management system because:

• it ensures efficient tracking and management of stock levels.

• it increases the cost of inventory management.

• it complicates the process of stocktaking.

• it reduces the need for inventory management systems.

Supplies should be easily accessed by the dental healthcare team in an inventory management system because:

• it ensures efficient workflow and reduces downtime.

• it increases the cost of operations.

• it complicates the inventory process.

• it limits the availability of supplies.

The significance of clearly identifying reorder points in an inventory management system is to:

• ensure stock availability and minimize holding costs.

• increase the number of suppliers.

• reduce the quality of products.

• maximize the number of products in inventory.

What processes should be in place in a good inventory management system?

• Stock tracking and ordering

• Customer relationship management

• Employee scheduling

• Marketing and advertising

The first step in developing an inventory management system protocol is:

• Identifying the need for the system

• Designing the user interface

• Implementing the software

• Training the staff

Which step involves selecting suppliers in the inventory management system protocol?

• Step 1: Identifying Needs

• Step 2: Selecting Suppliers

• Step 3: Ordering

• Step 4: Receiving

What protocol should be established to manage incoming inventory?

• Establish a tracking system

• Implement a quality check

• Set up a receiving schedule

• All of the above

How should the storage area be managed according to the inventory management system protocol?

• By following the inventory management system protocol guidelines

• By randomly organizing items

• By ignoring the inventory management system protocol

• By using outdated management techniques

What compliance check is necessary in the inventory management system protocol?

• Inventory accuracy verification

• Supplier audit

• Regulatory compliance review

• Stock level assessment

Fill in the blank: _______ is a consumable item used in dental procedures for capturing images.

• radiographic film

• dental floss

• toothpaste

• mouthwash