PLUMBING LEVEL 4 INTRODUCTION TO
MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
An example of a medical gas is - ANSWER-Nitrous oxide
If failure of a medical gas system could cause serious injury or death, it is classified by
NFPA 99 as a - ANSWER-Category 1 system
If failure of a medical gas system would have no effect on patient care, it is classified by
NFPA 99 as a - ANSWER-Category 4 system
A plumber must be able to describe the test procedures required for brazed joints to
qualify as a medical gas systems - ANSWER-Inspector
To begin the process of certification as a medical gas systems installer, a candidate
must demonstrate plumbing experience of at least - ANSWER-Four years
The use of adapters or conversion fittings to adapt one gas-specific fitting to another -
ANSWER-Is prohibited by code
The volumetric flow rate of medical gases through a system is measured using a -
ANSWER-Flowmeter
An oxygen-rich environment is defined as one that contains a percentage of oxygen by
volume higher than - ANSWER-23.5
The temperature of the central supply system got nitrous oxide should never be less
than -20°F or higher than - ANSWER-125°F
Control panels and alarms for medical gas and systems must be installed by -
ANSWER-Certified medical gas and vacuum systems installers
To prevent accidental use of the wrong gas, inlets and outlets for each gas type -
ANSWER-Have different shapes
The best eye protection from all directions is provided by - ANSWER-Safety goggles
A single extinguisher that can be used to fight fires that involve liquids, gases, or
ordinary combustibles is labeled - ANSWER-ABC
MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
An example of a medical gas is - ANSWER-Nitrous oxide
If failure of a medical gas system could cause serious injury or death, it is classified by
NFPA 99 as a - ANSWER-Category 1 system
If failure of a medical gas system would have no effect on patient care, it is classified by
NFPA 99 as a - ANSWER-Category 4 system
A plumber must be able to describe the test procedures required for brazed joints to
qualify as a medical gas systems - ANSWER-Inspector
To begin the process of certification as a medical gas systems installer, a candidate
must demonstrate plumbing experience of at least - ANSWER-Four years
The use of adapters or conversion fittings to adapt one gas-specific fitting to another -
ANSWER-Is prohibited by code
The volumetric flow rate of medical gases through a system is measured using a -
ANSWER-Flowmeter
An oxygen-rich environment is defined as one that contains a percentage of oxygen by
volume higher than - ANSWER-23.5
The temperature of the central supply system got nitrous oxide should never be less
than -20°F or higher than - ANSWER-125°F
Control panels and alarms for medical gas and systems must be installed by -
ANSWER-Certified medical gas and vacuum systems installers
To prevent accidental use of the wrong gas, inlets and outlets for each gas type -
ANSWER-Have different shapes
The best eye protection from all directions is provided by - ANSWER-Safety goggles
A single extinguisher that can be used to fight fires that involve liquids, gases, or
ordinary combustibles is labeled - ANSWER-ABC
