NFPA 99 6040 PRACTICE SET WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The ASSE 6040 Standard applies to individuals who _______________ medical gas
and vacuum systems.
A install
B perform inspections of new installations
C maintain
D verify - ANSWER-maintain
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psia. What is the absolute pressure of a
50 psig (gauge pressure) system at sea level?
A 64.7 psia
B 50 psia
C 34.7 psia
D 60 psia - ANSWER-64.7 psia
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D, the medical air compressor intake location and filter condition
should be checked _______________.
A Daily
B Weekly
C Quarterly
D Annually - ANSWER-Quarterly
Minimum Maintenance Schedule, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, should include annual
checking of ________________ for Flow, Pressure/Vacuum, Damage, and Wear.
A All outlets & inlets
B All critical care outlets & inlets
C 50% of all critical care outlets
D Annual testing of outlets & inlets is not recommended - ANSWER-All critical care
outlets & inlets
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D the medical air compressor _____________________ should
be calibrated annually.
A Dew Point & Carbon Monoxide Monitors
B Carbon Monoxide Monitor Only
C Gauges
D Motor Overloads - ANSWER-Dew Point & Carbon Monoxide Monitors
Medical Gas _______________________________ shall be able to describe how to
find and implement manufacturer specific maintenance requirements for the medical
gas and vacuum system components per ASSE 6000 Annex D and CGA E.10.
A Supplier or Distributor
, B Maintenance Personnel
C Authority having jurisdiction
D Verifier or Inspector - ANSWER-Maintenance Personnel
Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel shall be able to identify and describe the hazards
resulting from improper maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems, including:
A Flow
B Cross Connections
C Contaminants
D All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
ASSE 6000 daily checks of bulk liquid systems include all of the following with the
exception of
______________.
A Primary and Reserve (if equipped) Tank Contents
B Pressure Dew Point Temperature
C Leaks or Unusual Icing
D Proper pressure maintained - ANSWER-Pressure Dew Point Temperature
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D typical maintenance procedures include _______________
checks of the Medical Air Moisture removal system (after cooler, dryer drain, receiver
drain, sight glass, etc.).
A Daily
B Weekly
C Monthly
D Annually - ANSWER-Daily
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D the Medical Air __________ is typically checked daily.
A Dew Point Monitor
B Carbon Monoxide Monitor
C Filter Condition
D Both A & B
E All of the above - ANSWER-Both A & B
Typical monthly checks, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, of area alarms include all of the
following except :
A Audible Signal
B Visual Signals
C Emergency Instructions
D Gauge Pressure Read Outs - ANSWER-Emergency Instructions
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D & CGA E.10, after reassembly of equipment is shall be tested
prior to being returned to service for ______________________________.
A Gas Flow
B Pressure
C Cross Connection
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The ASSE 6040 Standard applies to individuals who _______________ medical gas
and vacuum systems.
A install
B perform inspections of new installations
C maintain
D verify - ANSWER-maintain
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psia. What is the absolute pressure of a
50 psig (gauge pressure) system at sea level?
A 64.7 psia
B 50 psia
C 34.7 psia
D 60 psia - ANSWER-64.7 psia
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D, the medical air compressor intake location and filter condition
should be checked _______________.
A Daily
B Weekly
C Quarterly
D Annually - ANSWER-Quarterly
Minimum Maintenance Schedule, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, should include annual
checking of ________________ for Flow, Pressure/Vacuum, Damage, and Wear.
A All outlets & inlets
B All critical care outlets & inlets
C 50% of all critical care outlets
D Annual testing of outlets & inlets is not recommended - ANSWER-All critical care
outlets & inlets
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D the medical air compressor _____________________ should
be calibrated annually.
A Dew Point & Carbon Monoxide Monitors
B Carbon Monoxide Monitor Only
C Gauges
D Motor Overloads - ANSWER-Dew Point & Carbon Monoxide Monitors
Medical Gas _______________________________ shall be able to describe how to
find and implement manufacturer specific maintenance requirements for the medical
gas and vacuum system components per ASSE 6000 Annex D and CGA E.10.
A Supplier or Distributor
, B Maintenance Personnel
C Authority having jurisdiction
D Verifier or Inspector - ANSWER-Maintenance Personnel
Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel shall be able to identify and describe the hazards
resulting from improper maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems, including:
A Flow
B Cross Connections
C Contaminants
D All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
ASSE 6000 daily checks of bulk liquid systems include all of the following with the
exception of
______________.
A Primary and Reserve (if equipped) Tank Contents
B Pressure Dew Point Temperature
C Leaks or Unusual Icing
D Proper pressure maintained - ANSWER-Pressure Dew Point Temperature
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D typical maintenance procedures include _______________
checks of the Medical Air Moisture removal system (after cooler, dryer drain, receiver
drain, sight glass, etc.).
A Daily
B Weekly
C Monthly
D Annually - ANSWER-Daily
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D the Medical Air __________ is typically checked daily.
A Dew Point Monitor
B Carbon Monoxide Monitor
C Filter Condition
D Both A & B
E All of the above - ANSWER-Both A & B
Typical monthly checks, per ASSE 6000 Annex D, of area alarms include all of the
following except :
A Audible Signal
B Visual Signals
C Emergency Instructions
D Gauge Pressure Read Outs - ANSWER-Emergency Instructions
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D & CGA E.10, after reassembly of equipment is shall be tested
prior to being returned to service for ______________________________.
A Gas Flow
B Pressure
C Cross Connection
