Question 1

Which of the following factors aid in determining the amount of a dental supply to order at one time?&#10;A) Rate of use&#10;B) Shelf life&#10;C) Amount of capital outlay&#10;D) Amount of storage&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

When ordering supplies, many factors must be determined to maximize cost-effectiveness. All of the answer choices are factors that must be considered.

Question 2

Many dental offices keep a large stock of nonexpendable items at all times.

Accepted Answer

Dental offices generally do not keep a large stock of nonexpendable supplies on hand; however, a list may be included in an inventory system if the dentist wishes.

Question 3

Credit memo and back order memo are synonymous terms.

Accepted Answer

A credit memo indicates the dentist's account has been credited for the cost of a returned item. A back order memo is a notification that an ordered item is not in supply.

Question 4

What type of supply is a curing light used in a dental office?&#10;A) Expendable&#10;B) Nonexpendable&#10;C) Capital&#10;D) Variable

Accepted Answer

A curing light is relatively small, reusable, and not a major expense.

Question 5

Which of the following supplies is a capital item?&#10;A) Stationery&#10;B) Computer&#10;C) Software&#10;D) Evacuator tip

Accepted Answer

A computer is a capital item because it is costly and seldom replaced.

Question 6

When an item needs to be reordered, a tag is removed. The sales representative uses the tag to place the order.&#10;A) The first statement is true and the second statement is false.&#10;B) The first statement is false and the second statement is true.&#10;C) Both statements are true.&#10;D) Both statements are false.

Accepted Answer

When a product needs to be reordered, the tag is removed from the container and placed in a location where the dealer representative can access it and order the product.

Question 7

Whose responsibility is it to note all supplies needed for the dental office?&#10;A) Administrative assistant&#10;B) Dental hygienist&#10;C) Dental assistant&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Although one person may be assigned to ordering and maintaining supplies, the actual inventory control is the responsibility of the entire staff.

Question 8

When a dental supply has an expiration date, it is commonly referred to as the:&#10;A) shelf life.&#10;B) storage life.&#10;C) delivery date.&#10;D) order date.

Accepted Answer

Certain materials, such as x-ray film and some impression materials, begin to deteriorate after a certain period. Some manufacturers indicate an expiration date on the box; this is called the shelf life.

Question 9

Which of the following items should appear on a capital equipment inventory record?&#10;A) Date of purchase&#10;B) Manufacturer&#10;C) Serial number&#10;D) Warranty dates&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the given information should appear on a capital equipment inventory record for future reference.

Question 10

One advantage of using a computerized inventory system is that it can provide a detailed financial statement for tax purposes.

Accepted Answer

When all products have been entered into the system, a total value of the inventory can be provided, which is helpful for tax returns and financial management and budgeting.

Question 11

The __ inventory system uses separate cards for each item ordered.&#10;A) card&#10;B) manual&#10;C) index&#10;D) data

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __ inventory system uses separate cards...

Question 12

It is not necessary to review invoices received from the dental supply house.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is not necessary to review invoices...

Question 13

An MSDS should contain all of the following information except:&#10;A) health hazard data.&#10;B) spill/leak procedures.&#10;C) cost of item.&#10;D) special safety precautions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An MSDS should contain all of the...

Question 14

Which of the following items is a nonexpendable item?&#10;A) Patient napkin&#10;B) Dental chair&#10;C) Mouth mirror&#10;D) Stationery

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following items is a...

Question 15

A packing slip is an enumeration of the contents of a package received from a supplier.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A packing slip is an enumeration of...

Question 16

Which of the following items is an expendable item?&#10;A) Patient napkin&#10;B) Computer&#10;C) Software&#10;D) Autoclavable evacuator tip

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following items is an...

Deck 13: Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering