First-in, first-out stock rotation

CRCST practice question · Sterile Storage, Transport & Inventory

When restocking sterile supplies, a technician places newly processed trays in front of older ones. What principle is being violated?

  • A. First-in, first-out (FIFO) stock rotation
  • B. Last-in, first-out inventory rotation
  • C. Event-related sterility
  • D. Just-in-time ordering

Answer

A. First-in, first-out (FIFO) stock rotation

FIFO means older items are used first, so new stock goes behind or below existing stock. Putting new items in front leads to older items sitting unused and increases the chance of package damage over time.

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