Answers with Rationales for Medical Gas
Systems Certification Preparation
Introduction
This document contains exam-style questions and answers
with rationales covering medical gas and vacuum systems
requirements, including valves, alarms, medical air systems,
WAGD systems, oxygen concentrators, bulk supply systems,
and NFPA-related standards. It provides comprehensive
review material for certification exam preparation and
includes technical specifications, testing requirements, and
system design principles used in healthcare facility medical
gas systems.
Exam Questions and Answers
Vacuum filtration shall be sized for _____ of the peak
calculated demand while one filter or filter bundle is isolated -
-- correct precise answer ---100%
, Vacuum filtration shall be located on the _____ side of the
vacuum producer. --- correct precise answer ---Patient side
Vacuum filtration shall be at least _____ to allow one filter to
be exchanged without impairing the vacuum system. ---
correct precise answer ---Duplex
Use of oxygen concentrator supply systems as all three
sources shall only be permitted after documented risk analysis
by the _____of the health care facility indicating understand
of the inherent risks and define how those risks shall be
mitigated. --- correct precise answer ---Governing Authority
A shutoff valve shall be placed at the immediate connection of
each _____ system to the distribution piping system. What is
the name of the valve? --- correct precise answer ---Source
A shutoff valve shall be provided in the _____ supply line
when the source valve is not accessible from within the
building being served. What is the name of the valve? ---
correct precise answer ---Main
All valves except valves zone valve box assemblies shall be
secured by any of the following means: --- correct precise
answer ----Located in secure areas
Located above ceiling, but remaining accessible and not
obstructed.
-Locked or latched in their operating positions