CHC PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

CHC PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS "In accordance with the interim Life Safety Measures, when temp fire alarm systems are provided, how often must they be tested? a) Weekly b) Monthly c) Semi-anually d) Quarterly - CORRECT ANSWER b) Monthly" "Which of the following should not be included in a capital budget for replacement of a central chiller? a) Design Fees b) Cost of removal of the old chiller c) Commissioning d) Service Contract - CORRECT ANSWER d) Service Contract" "An project requres that the piped gas system be shut down and O2 supplied by portable cylinders. A storage area has been set aside for cylinders (23.5 cu ft per cylinder). What is the max number of cylinders that can be stored in the unit? a) 10 b) 12 c) 14 d) 16 - CORRECT ANSWER b) 12 Max 300 CF" "A multiphase project will require you to alter egress patterns for several units, the ICU, TCU, and MICU. In some instances, required exists will lead to an active construction site. What ILSM's are most appropriate. a) Provide temp exit signage in affected areas and monitor egress paths to ensure that they remain clear. b) Develop and identify new exit routes, train staff in affected areas, and increase fire drills. c) Provide temp exit signage, implement a fire watch, and document all activities. d) Provide temp exit signage, notify the fire department, and perform additional fire drills. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Develop and identify new exit routes, train staff in affected areas, and increase fire drills." "According to ASHRAE 170-2008, what is the minimum supply air volume for a 20x20x15 class A operating room? a) 1000 CFM b) 1500 CFM c) 2000 CFM d) 2500 CFM - CORRECT ANSWER b) 1500 CFM 15-20 Air changes per hour." "As you arrive at work, you are notified that the hospital has implemented their EOP overnight. As the project manager, which best describes the steps you should take in order of priority. a) Cease work contract the facility manager for more details, and resume work if adequate power is available. b) Contract the owner's representative and ask for further instructions. c) Cease work, contract inspection Preventionist for instructions. d) Cease work, secure materials and tools as possible, wait for further instructions. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Contract the owner's representative and ask for further instructions." "In which of the following stages of a construction project is an infection control risk assessment best initiated? a) Programming b) Project Mobilization c) Construction Phase d) Commissioning - CORRECT ANSWER a) Programming" "Which 1996 Act of Congress requires that patient information remain confidential? a)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act b)Health Insurance Protection and Profitability Act c) Health Information Protection and Portability Act d) Health Information Protection and Portability Act. - CORRECT ANSWER a)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act" "Which of the following is the proper tubing to install in a hospital type 1 oxygen system? a) ASTM 8819 Hard drawn seamless medical gas tubing b) AST MG327 medical gas copper tubing c) Hard drawing seamless coper high pressure rated tubing d) ASGRAW 189 medical gas copper tubing - CORRECT ANSWER a) ASTM 8819 Hard drawn seamless medical gas tubing" "Based on the following which is the lowest priority for replacement? a) Acute Care Hospital b) MOB c) Children's Hosptial d) Behavior Health Hospital - CORRECT ANSWER b) MOB" "A smoke compartment of a hospital built in 2001 is approximately 125'x150'. You are asked to refit the nursing resource, break room and medication supply areas on one unit which measures approximately 50'x75'. Which is more likely? a) The AHJ will consider this a major rehabilitation and require compliance to chapter 18 of the NFPA 101 (2000 Edition) b)The AHJ will consider this a major rehabilitation and require compliance to chapter 18 of the NFPA 101 (2000 Edition) c) The AHJ will consider this a minor rehabilitation and require compliance to chapter 18 of NFPA 101 (2000 Edition) d) The AHJ will consider this a minor rehabilitation and require compliance to chapter 19 of NFPA 101 (2000 Edition) - CORRECT ANSWER d) The AHJ will consider this a minor rehabilitation and require compliance to chapter 19 of NFPA 101 (2000 Edition)-Less than 50%, chapter 18 New, chapter 19 remodel" "Which of the following could be included in the ICRMR? a) Additional fire drills, conducted (2) times per quarter. b) Negative pressure of the workspace in the relationship to the surrounding areas. c) Scheduling work to minimize the impact of noise and vibration d) Determination of patient risk levels - CORRECT ANSWER b) Negative pressure of the workspace in the relationship to the surrounding areas.-Monitoring" "You arrive onsite and are told the TJC is there for an inspection. How can you best assist the hospital during this time? a)Inspect your work site to insure that the the projects impact on life safety is minimized. b) Inspect your worksite to ensure that the projects impact on infection control is minimized. c) Gather ILSM records for review by the survey team d) Reduce work level to the minimum possible, sending as many workers home as possible. - CORRECT ANSWER c) Gather ILSM records for review by the survey team" "Before beginning work in a BMT, you are asked to verify room pressures with a smoke generator. Standing on the corridor side of the door to a patient room, which way should the smoke trail flow? a) Neither into the room nor out of the room b) into the patient room c) Away from the patient room d) Either direction is acceptable - CORRECT ANSWER c) Away from the patient room" "Which of the following offers the best chronological order for a hospital construction project? a) Functional program, architectural program, design development, construction drawings. b) Arch program, functional program, design development, construction drawings. c) Design development, architectural program, construction drawings, functional program. d) Arch program, construction drawings, design development, functional program. - CORRECT ANSWER a) Functional program, architectural program, design development, construction drawings." "You current project is in L&D, next to the NICU, and taking place over the hospitals BMT. Your next phase calls for demolition of a portion of floor slab. Which statement best describes the risk. a) Noise and vibration in the L&D and NICU. b) Dust generation in L&D and noise and vibration in the NICU c) Noise and vibration in BMT and NICU d) Dust generation in the BMT and noise and vibration in the NICU. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Dust generation in the BMT and noise and vibration in the NICU." "Which of following OR's is the smallest OR meeting the minium requirements of the 2010 FGI for Health Care facilities for a class COR in outpatient surgical facility? a) 17'9x22'9 b) 19'6x19'6 c) 19'3x21'3 d) 19'9x20'6 - CORRECT ANSWER d) 19'9x20'6 over 400SF with 20'" "A newly acquired 25 year old MOB has 225K in deferred maint and you estimate another 300k is required to add new services desired by the owner. A replacement structure will cost 1.5M. What is the building FCI? a) 6.7 b) .15 c) .35 d) .20 - CORRECT ANSWER b) .15 deferred maint./replacement cost" "The door in a 2 hr rated fire barrier is required to have a rating of: a) 20 min b) 2 hr c) 1-1/2hr d) 45 min - CORRECT ANSWER b) 2 hr" "Which of the following distinguishes a capital expense from an operational expense? a) Cost info and life expectancy b) fixed vs movable c) fully funded depreciation d) non-emergency replacement - CORRECT ANSWER a) Cost info and life expectancy" "Which of the following types of facilities must operate 24 hrs per day? a) Ambulatory care center b) radiation therapy center c) ambulatory surgery center d) critical access hospital - CORRECT ANSWER d) critical access hospital" "A renovation project includes replacing casework in a hospital pharmacy. The pharmacy cannot be relocated while the work is taking place. Which of the following would be the best measures to implement? a) Use of temp containment, create negative pressure with air exhausted outside the pharmacy, and perform work when no one is in the pharmacy. b) Use temp containment, verify that the pharmacy is positively pressured, and perform the work when the pharmacist is present. c) use temp containment, create negative pressure with air exhausted outside the pharmacy, and perform work when the pharmacist is present. d) Remove the existing casework without creating dust, verify that the pharmacy is positive pressurized, and perform the work when no one is in the pharmacy. - CORRECT ANSWER c) use temp containment, create negative pressure with air exhausted outside the pharmacy, and perform work when the pharmacist is present." "You are developing plans to renovate an existing nursing unit. The project will last approximately 3 months and will require that the automatic fire alarm system be removed and replaced. What is the best approach for the ILSM. a) Notify the fire department, implement a fire watch for all house during which work is being performed, and document these activities. b) Instal a temp fire detection system, test is weekly, and document testing. c) Implement a fire watch for all hours, and document these activities. d) Install and Temp fire detection system and test it monthly, document testing. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Install and Temp fire detection system and test it monthly, document testing." "Which of the following in not a part of the means of egress? a) The corridor b) An exit stairway c) An exit discharge d) A fire rated elevator - CORRECT ANSWER d) A fire rated elevator" "Which of the following are all elements of a capital budget? a) New PET Scanner, expansion of the imaging department, nuclear material used for RFT imaging. b) New MRI, expansion of the physical therapy department, and replacement of a chiller. c) Expansion of the physical therapy department, construction of a new central plant, and staffing the central plan for the first year. d) New MRI, construction of a new central plant, and cryogens for the MRI. - CORRECT ANSWER b) New MRI, expansion of the physical therapy department, and replacement of a chiller." "A university teaching hospital is planning a renovation of the PACU. When preparing a phasing plan, which is the most important to plan around the ratio to PACU beds? a) birthing rooms b) emergency exam rooms c) medical surgical rooms d) operating rooms. - CORRECT ANSWER d) operating rooms." "Based on the following information, which building has the highest priority for replacement? ACH, Differed Maint Cost=30M, Replacement Cost=100M CH, Differed Maint Cost=25M, Replacement Cost=50M MOB, Differed Maint Cost=700,000, Replacement Cost =7M BHH, Differed Maint Cost=4M, Replacement Cost=7M a) Acute Care Hospital b) MOB c) Children's Hospital d) Behavioral Hospital. - CORRECT ANSWER c) Children's Hospital" "Which of the following have a positive pressure relationship with respect to the corridor? a) OR Room, C-Section Room, Protective Environment b) C-Section, Airborne Infection Isolation Room, Central Sterile Processing. c) OR Rooms, Protective Environment, Bronchoscopy Room d) Central Sterile Processing, Bronchoscopy Room, Airborne Infectious Isolation Room. - CORRECT ANSWER a) OR Room, C-Section Room, Protective Environment" "Which of the following documents addresses sound transmission between patient rooms in a hospital? a) NFPA 101 b) USP 797 c) NFPA 10 d) FGI Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER d) FGI Guidelines" "A project requires that the WAGD system be taken out of service. Which department is likely most affected by the outage? a) Plant operations b) Clinical engineering c) Sterile processing d) Surgery - CORRECT ANSWER d) Surgery" "The electrical service to the medical air compressors must be shut down to relocate the electrical feed to a different distribution panel. Which of the following is the most likely to affected? a) Critical care, NICU, HVAC controls, and Surgery air powered instruments. b) Surgery air powered instruments, the laboratory automated analyzer, physical therapy, and intensive care. c) NICU, ability to calibrate reparatory therapy equipment, critical care, and coronary care. d) HVAC controls, coronary care, ability to calibrate respiratory therapy equipment, and physical therapy. - CORRECT ANSWER c) NICU, ability to calibrate reparatory therapy equipment, critical care, and coronary care." "Which of the following is required for protective environment rooms? a) Positive Air pressure relative to adjoining spaces with all air supply passing through HEPA filters with 95% efficiency. b) Negative Air pressure relative to adjoining spaces with all air supply passing through HEPA filters with 99.97% efficiency. c) Positive air pressure relative to adjoining spaces with a min of 15 outside air changes. d) Positive air pressure related to adjoining spaces with all air supply passing through HEPA filters with 99.97 efficiency. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Positive air pressure related to adjoining spaces with all air supply passing through HEPA filters with 99.97 efficiency." "The central sterile processing and supply department needs to be shut down from 6PM-6AM due to an electrical upgrade. Which departments operation would be most affected by this utility shutdown? a) Patient admission b) surgical services c) plant operations d) diagnostic imaging - CORRECT ANSWER b) surgical services" "A 12x12x10 Inpatient AII room has the following airflow measurements at the diffusers SA1=350 CFM SA2=100 CFM, EA1=250 CFM, EA2=50 CFM This room has... a) A sufficient air change rate, but is incorrectly pressurized. b) Insufficient air change rate and is incorrectly pressurized. c) A sufficient air change rate and may not be be correctly pressurized. d) Appropriate pressurization but an insufficient air change rate. - CORRECT ANSWER a) A sufficient air change rate, but is incorrectly pressurized." "The hospital is planning to refurbish spaces within its Behavioral Health Unit. Due to the extremely high census, the work will have to be performed while patient remain on the unit. What is the best strategy for overall safety? a) Perform the work during period when patients are normally involved in activities and out of their rooms. b) Do the project in small sections of work that can be complete in entirely one day. c) Construct temporary partitions to secure the work site, secure all tools, and have security escort the team to and from the site. d) Use the buddy system to ensure worker and patient safety, meet regularly with the the unit manager to identify changing risks, secure all hazardous materials. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Use the buddy system to ensure worker and patient safety, meet regularly with the the unit manager to identify changing risks, secure all hazardous materials." "A renovation project is required to develop 2 ACH to create sufficient negative pressure. The site is 25'x40' with a 12' ceiling. The anteroom is inboard of the work site and is 5'x7'x8'. What is the minimum size construction air handling unit to achieve this rate? a) 400 CFM b) 410 CFM c) 420 CFM d) 430 CFM - CORRECT ANSWER a) 400 CFM 25x40412=12,000x2ACH=24000CF/60min=400" "Which of the following documents address the requirements for the installers of medical gas systems. a) USP 797 b) NFPA 1600 c) NFPA 99 d) ASHRAE 170 - CORRECT ANSWER c) NFPA 99" "A 14'x10'x10' Inpatient PE room has the following air flow measurements at the diffusers SA1=250 CFM, SA2=50 CFM, EA1=150 CFM, EA2=50 CFM. This room has... a) A sufficient air change rate b) Insufficient air change rate and is incorrectly pressurized. c) A sufficient air change rated and may be correctly pressurized d) Appropriate pressurization be an insufficient air change rate. - CORRECT ANSWER c) A sufficient air change rated and may be correctly pressurized PE=Protective Environment Room SATotal=250+50=300 CFM EATotal=150+50=200 CFM Room=Positive, Correct ACRate=300CFM*60min/(14x10x10)=18000/1400=12.86 ACH" "What is the primary purpose for the separation of branches in a hospital essential electrical system? a) Allows maintenance personnel to isolate section of the system for scheduled maintenance purposes. b) Allows maintenance personnel to quickly reduce system load without jeopardizing life safety. c) Reduces the available fault current and minimizes the risk of arc flash during maintenance purposes. d) Reduces the load on emergency generators to minimize wear on the equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Allows maintenance personnel to quickly reduce system load without jeopardizing life safety." "During some demolition, you uncover asbestos that was not identified in the hazards assessment. Similar materials have been found to hold 3 oz of asbestos fiber for every 10lb sample. Which is the most appropriate action? a) Take immediate clean-up action as class 1 asbestos work. b) Advise the owner and plan for class 1 asbestos work. c) Take immediate clean-up action as a class 11 asbestos work. d) Advise the owner and plan for a class II asbestos work. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Advise the owner and plan for class 1 asbestos work." "A general hospital is constructing a new emergency department and must relocate the entry of the existing emergency department during construction. Which of the following needs to be relocated to be near the temporary public entrance? a) Waiting and triage b) exam and triage c) nursing station and waiting d) nursing station and exam rooms - CORRECT ANSWER a) Waiting and triage" "The accessible entrance at an acute care hospital is to be remediated. In order to comply with the requirements of the ADA, the remodel of the entry must have: a) a passenger loading zone and automatic doors. b) revolving doors and a canopy overhang to protect from weather and other hazards. c) a passenger loading zone and a canopy overhang to protect from the weather. d) a passenger loading zone and hinged egress doors. - CORRECT ANSWER c) a passenger loading zone and a canopy overhang to protect from the weather." "In a fully sprinklered building, the maximum travel distance from any point in a smoke compartment to a smoke barrier door is: a) 80' b) 100' c) 200' d) 250' - CORRECT ANSWER c) 200'" "In accordance with the interim life safety measures how many additional fire drills would need to be performed beyond the normal frequency? a) none b) double c) triple d) quadruple - CORRECT ANSWER b) double" "During an infant abduction alarm, the construction team should follow procedures set forth by the: a) general hospital b) emergency response plan c) general conditions of the specifications d) construction manager - CORRECT ANSWER a) general hospital" "The general hospital is planning a cosmetic upgrade of the PACU requiring the closing of some PACU beds. When completing the phasing plan, it is MOST important to plan around the ratio of PACU beds to: a) birthing rooms b) emergency exam rooms c) medical-surgical rooms d) operating rooms. - CORRECT ANSWER d) operating rooms." "In terms of a code enforcement, when their is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific one, it is the ____________ one that governs. a) General b) Specific - CORRECT ANSWER b) Specific" "Reclaimed refrigerants and recovered refrigerants are the same, True of False? - CORRECT ANSWER False" "A system that is setup to have direct contract with the space refrigerated is know as ? a) direct system b) passage system c) circulation system d) an indirect system - CORRECT ANSWER a) direct system" "Panel heating is a method of: a) Vertical space heating b) horizontal space heading c) radiant space heating d) concealed space heading - CORRECT ANSWER c) radiant space heating" "With mechanical ventilation, the amount of freshly supplied-air should be about 2x the amount of air to be exhausted. a) True b) False-it should be 3x c) False-it should be 1.5x d) False - CORRECT ANSWER d) False - It should be roughly equal" "The minimum flow rate of outdoor air in a ventilation system is configured to supply should be based on (choose all that apply). a) the rate per person b) the number of occupants c) the temperature of the room d) the time zone - CORRECT ANSWER a) the rate per person b) the number of occupants" "All piping installed on the positive pressure side of an exhauster: a) must be specifically listed for positive pressure applications. b) must be specifically listed for negative pressure applications c) must be able to switch between positive and negative pressure applications. - CORRECT ANSWER a) must be specifically listed for positive pressure applications." "Proper refrigerant charge can provide an optimum level of efficiency and capacity at the expense of equipment lifespan. a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER b) False" "Airflow is measured in the unit of: a) Cubic feet per meter b) Cubic feet per mile c) Capacity per minute d) Cubic Feet per minute - CORRECT ANSWER d) Cubic Feet per minute" "Frictional Pressure can be defined on a per unit length basis using: a) the friction chart provide by ASHRAE (1997) b) the friction chart provided by UL (1999) c) the friction chart provided by ASTM (1999) d) the IMC e) Non of the choices - CORRECT ANSWER a) the friction chart provide by ASHRAE (1997)" "Double indirect open spay systems are: a) low-probability systems b) high-probability systems c) zero-probability systems - CORRECT ANSWER a) low-probability systems" "Indirect open spray systems are: a) low-probability systems b) high-probability systems c) zero-probability systems - CORRECT ANSWER b) high-probability systems" "Class IIIB liquids have a flash point at over: a) 100 F b) 120 F c) 140 F d) 180 F e) 200 F f) 240 F - CORRECT ANSWER e) 200 F" "Excess air is not combustion air a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER b) False" "A flame spread index is a numerical value assigned to a material tested with: a) UL 158 b) UL 233 c) UL 379 d) UL 478 e) UL 723 - CORRECT ANSWER e) UL 723" "________Describes the voltage measured across any component of a balanced 3 phase system: a) line voltage b) point voltage c) spot voltage d) surface voltage e) phase voltage - CORRECT ANSWER e) phase voltage" "THW means (choose all that apply) a) flame retardant b) heat resistant c) moisture resistant d) gasoline resistant e) oil resistant - CORRECT ANSWER a) flame retardant b) heat resistant c) moisture resistant" "THWN means (choose all that apply): a) flame retardant b) heat resistant c) moisture resistant d) gasoline resistant e) oil resistant - CORRECT ANSWER a) flame retardant b) heat resistant c) moisture resistant d) gasoline resistant e) oil resistant" "Grounding and bonding mean exactly the same thing. a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER b) False" "______________refers to any enclosed wiring method a) raceway b) driveway c) runway d) wireway - CORRECT ANSWER a) raceway" "What are the valid types of conduit (choose all that apply) a) EMT b) PVC c) Flexible d) Water - CORRECT ANSWER a) EMT b) PVC c) Flexible" "A service disconnect needs to have a rating which is: a) no less than that of the calculated load for this type of installation. b) no more that of the calculated load for this type of installation c) no less than 120% of the calculated load for the type of the installation. d) no less than 130% of the calculated load for this type of installation e) no less than 150% of the calculated load for the type of installation - CORRECT ANSWER a) no less than that of the calculated load for this type of installation." "Fast blow fuses tend to open quickly when the rated current is reached. a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER a) True" "Circuits of 30A may be used to serve fixed lighting units which heavy duty lamp holders in non-dwelling units. a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER a) True" "You need to have at least how many wall switch-controlled lighting outlets installed in every habitable room? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 - CORRECT ANSWER a) 1" "A lighting system that has an isolating power supply operating at no more than ____ volts peaks under any load condition is considered as low voltage. a) 20 b) 30 c) 40 d) 50 e) 60 - CORRECT ANSWER b) 30" "For power-limited and non-power limited circuits, circuits, surge protective devices can be considered for protecting against electrical surges. a) True b) False. - CORRECT ANSWER a) True" "When installing surge protective devices to protect the circuits, the requirements of NEC Article ______ need to be followed. a) 285 b) 300 c) 500 d) 600 e) 800 - CORRECT ANSWER a) 285" "FPL, cables may be used for general purpose alarms without conduit. Exceptions include (choose all that apply): a) riser b) duct c) plenum applications d) their are no exceptions at all. - CORRECT ANSWER a) riser b) duct c) plenum applications" "What device can prevent a flooding condition? a) water seal b) water tap c) backwater valve d) flow control valve e) separator g) circuit vent - CORRECT ANSWER c) backwater valve" "Base flood elevation: a) is a reference point only b) does not care about wave height c) is an accurate measure of flood level d) measures peak flow - CORRECT ANSWER a) is a reference point only" "_______ wireways are preferred when there is a need to, within the raceway, make terminations, splices, or taps to several devices. a) metal b) plastic c) PVC - CORRECT ANSWER a) metal" "A class _____ circuit stays between the load side of a class 2 power source and a connected equipment. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 - CORRECT ANSWER b) 2" "_____ refers to the max output current under any non capacitive load with overcurrent protection skipped. a) Amax b) RAmax c) ZAmax d) VAmax e) Imax - CORRECT ANSWER e) Imax" "Class 1 Remote-Control and Signaling Circuits should never exceed: a) 50 volts b) 60 volts c) 500 volts d) 600 volts e) None of the choices - CORRECT ANSWER d) 600 volts" "What may be installed in the building drain if there is a need to prevent circulation of air between the drainage system and the sewer? a) water seal b) building trap c) backwater valve d) flow control valve e) separator f) circuit vent - CORRECT ANSWER b) building trap" "With a cross connection between two piping systems, the direction of flow depends on: a) the pressure differential between them b) the marking c) the critical level d) none of these choices. - CORRECT ANSWER a) the pressure differential between them" "The pressure in the water supply pipe near a wide open water outlet is know as: a) flow pressure b) inlet pressure c) balanced pressure d) valved pressure e) none of these choices - CORRECT ANSWER a) flow pressure" "A flushometer tank is often integrated within an air accumulator vessel for discharging water for what purpose? a) flushing b) cleansing c) rinsing d) pressure release e) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a) flushing" "What can be installed in the sanitary drainage system for intercepting fats, oils, and grease. a) water seal b) building trap c) backflow valve d) flow control valve e) grease interceptor - CORRECT ANSWER e) grease interceptor" "With a grid water distribution system, a) every pipe is interconnected so that their are multiple paths to each fixture. b) every pipe is interconnected so that their are 2 paths max to each fixture c) every pipe is interconnected so that there are 3 paths max to each fixture. d) waste is always separated. e) flow control is always time based - CORRECT ANSWER a) every pipe is interconnected so that their are multiple paths to each fixture." "A pipe is considered horizontal when it makes an angle of no more than ___ degrees with the horizontal. a)45 b) 60 c) 90 d) 120 e) 160 - CORRECT ANSWER a)45" "________ has the primary function of providing air circulation between the drainage and vent system. a) relief vent b) water seal c) building trap d) backwater valve e) relief control valve f) release interceptor - CORRECT ANSWER a) relief vent" "________ has a valve that can automatically close upon the deactivation of its opening means. a) self-closing faucet b) relief vent c) self-closing water seal d) self deactivation trap e) backwater valve f) relief control valve - CORRECT ANSWER a) self-closing faucet" "The precise definition of hot water is a temperature at least: a) 100 F b) 110 F c) 90 F d) 80 F e) 130 F f) None of the above above - CORRECT ANSWER b) 110 F" "An indirect waste pipe works by discharging into the drainage system via: a) an air break b) a water shelf c) a relief valve d) a self closing vent e) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a) an air break" "When you install temperature actuated flow reduction devices for individual fixture fittings, make sure they conform to: a) ASSE 1001 b) ASSE 1002 c) ASSE 1100 d) ASSE 1021 e) ASSE 1022 f) ASSE 1062 g) IMC 2009 h) NFPA 70 - CORRECT ANSWER f) ASSE 1062" "Each flushing device should be installed to serve only one fixture a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER a) True" "Normally the sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems of a structure: a) should be separated entirely b) should be built in one place c) integrated d) are mutually exclusive - CORRECT ANSWER a) should be separated entirely" "Talking about HVAC systems, design criteria from which of the following industry standards may likely be relevant (choose all that apply): a) ASHRAE b) NFPA c) DOE d) OSHA e) ADA c) None of the Above - CORRECT ANSWER a) ASHRAE b) NFPA c) DOE" "Exterior HVAC equipment should be installed in locations: a) easily accessible for ease of maintenance b) not accessible for inpatients c) near the roof top d) completely enclosed e) none of these choices - CORRECT ANSWER a) easily accessible for ease of maintenance b) not accessible for inpatients c) near the roof top d) completely enclosed" "Which of the following are examples of low-voltage communication and automation (choose all that apply) a) wiring for clinical devices b) control systems c) patient terminals e) power generator f) video g) none of the choices - CORRECT ANSWER a) wiring for clinical devices b) control systems c) patient terminals f) video" "Different IT systems have to run on different cabling infrastructures of the facility. a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER b) False" "Sharing of a common grounded conductor is _________ with multiwire branch circuits. a) allowed b) not allowed - CORRECT ANSWER a) allowed" "Which of the following is necessary to ensure electrical continuity at service equipment, service raceways, and service conductor enclosure? a) bonding b) jumping c) termination d) switching e) none of the choices - CORRECT ANSWER a) bonding b) jumping" "A ground fault current path: - CORRECT ANSWER " "Which of the following refers to the manual and automatic detection and suppression of fires? a) Active fire protection b) Automatic fire prevention c) Redundant fire protection d) Anti-Fire Circuitry e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a) Active fire protection" "Components of the building envelope may include (choose all that apply) a) walls b) floors c) roofs d) fenestrations e) doors f) elevators - CORRECT ANSWER a) walls b) floors c) roofs d) fenestrations e) doors" "Medical vacuum pump should be designed for a ______F ambient operating temperature min. a) 80 b) 90 c) 115 d) 225 e) 300 f) None of the the choices - CORRECT ANSWER c) 115" "In a sealed system, what is going to happen when pressure rises? a) temperature rises as well, and vice versa b) temperature rises as well, but not vise versa c) temperature remains rather static. - CORRECT ANSWER a) temperature rises as well, and vice versa" "Medical vacuum is always a dry system a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER a) True-No plugged T fittings" "Per NFPA 99C, the minimum medical vacuum and dental vacuum piping into each should be? a) 1/2" b) 1" c) 2" d) 3" e) None of these - CORRECT ANSWER b) 1" with 3/4" branch to the outlet" "Medical gas systems should NEVER be purged with nitrogen during brazing. a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER b) False" "ANSI________certification is for installers of medical gas and vacuum systems. a) 6001 b) 6002 c) 6010 d) 6030 e) 6050 f) None of these - CORRECT ANSWER c) 6010" "Which standard addresses the installation of medical gas systems? a) NFPA 72 b) NFPA 110 c) NFPA 70 d) NFPA 99 e) IBC 2011 f) None of these - CORRECT ANSWER d) NFPA 99" "Which standard explains how a fire alarm system should be installed and tested? a) NFPA 72 b) NFPA 110 c) NFPA 99 d) IBC 2008 e) IBC 20111 f) None of the choices - CORRECT ANSWER a) NFPA 72" "When deploying pull stations they must be installed according to: a) NFPA 72 b) NFPA 110 c) NFPA 70 d) NFPA 62 e) NFPA 62 f) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a) NFPA 72" "The exact requirements for the location of pull stations within a building are dictated by a) the building codes b) the electrical codes c) case law d) none of these - CORRECT ANSWER a) the building codes" "With a Non-restorable initiating Device, a) the sensing element will be destroyed during the process of operation b) the sensing element will be retained during the process of operation. c) the sensing element will be cloned during the process of operation. d) the sensing element will be restored during the process of operation. - CORRECT ANSWER a) the sensing element will be destroyed during the process of operation" "When we say an equipment is ________ it means the equipment is included in a list published by an organization which is acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction." a) certified b) tested c) listed d) marked e) labeled - CORRECT ANSWER c) listed" "A combination detector can respond to multiple fire phenomena. True? a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER a) True" "You need to request NFPA to certify your fire alarm installations. True? a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER b) False" "Auxiliary Fire Alarm System is connected to: a) a municipal fire alarm system b) a control panel c) a remote initiative device d) a local monitoring station within 200LF e) a local monitoring station within 2000LF f) a local monitoring station within 20000 LF - CORRECT ANSWER a) a municipal fire alarm system" "Fire Alarms from an auxiliary system are always received at: a) the public fire service communication center b) the police station c) the control panel d) the remote initiate device e) None of the choices - CORRECT ANSWER a) the public fire service communication center" "_______________ is a feature that can reduce unwanted alarms. a) Alarm verification b) Signal verification c) Signal Integrity d) Code Compliance e) None of above - CORRECT ANSWER a) Alarm verification" "Which of the following will have the greatest impact on the design and location for central monitoring of patient telemetry? a) USP 797 b) NRC c) HIPPA d) EPA - CORRECT ANSWER c) HIPPA" "What is the correct number of transfer switches required for a Health care facility that has an emergency load rated at 400KVA a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 - CORRECT ANSWER c) 3 >150 KVA requires 3 per NFPA 99" "In which of the following stages of a construction project is an infection control risk assessment best initiated? a) Programming Phase b) Bidding Phase c) Construction Phase d) Commissioning Phase - CORRECT ANSWER a) Programming Phase" "Which of the following could be included in an ICRMR a) Additional fire drills conduced 2 times per quarter b) Negative pressure of the workspace in relationship to surrounding areas. c) Quarterly inspections of the sprinkler system fire department connections d) Separation of the medical vacuum and WAGD systems. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Negative pressure of the workspace in relationship to surrounding areas." "Medical air can also be used for non-respiratory applications. a) True b) False - CORRECT ANSWER b) False" "Fluorescent bulbs disposal is regulated by the EPA because: a) They contain Neon gas b) They contain Mercury c) They contain Phosphorus d) The contain Argon - CORRECT ANSWER b) They contain Mercury" "Hot water temperature range should be _____________ to support inhibition of ____________. a) 77-108F Fungi b) 77-108F Legionella c) 77-105F Legionella d) 65-98.5F Legionella - CORRECT ANSWER b) 77-108F Legionella" "The reason for having all normal (non-emergency) branch circuits fed from a single distribution panel at a particular patient bed is to minimize: a)_ the occurance of electrical fires b) possible micro shock to the patient c) the number or bedside outlets d) possible potential differences between outlet grounds. - CORRECT ANSWER d) possible potential differences between outlet grounds." "According to the 2010 FGI and the 2014 FGI which of the following medical gas system are required in the typical medical surgical patient room? a) Vac and O2 b) Med Air and O2 c) Vac and Med Air d) NO and O2. - CORRECT ANSWER c) Vac and Med Air" "A piece of equipment must be delivered immediately for installation. It does not fit into the original logistics plan for primary product delivery. The only logical delivery site is next to the main entry where there is an adequate area for delivery vehicles. Which of the following modifications to the logistic plan needs to be implemented. a) Notify the fire department b) Schedule delivery for an off-hours installation. c) Coordinate with hospital security to maintain access. d) Require the driver to relocate and deliver to another location. - CORRECT ANSWER c) Coordinate with hospital security to maintain access." "The owner of an outpatient diagnostic center is planning an expansion and considers adding several new imaging modalities. The owner asks for the construction manager's input on when the medical imaging equipment selections should be made. Which of the following is the best response? a) Modalities are manufacturer or equipment can be decided at any point, as long as it is before concrete foundations are poured. b) The modalities should be determined before the end of Schematic Design and equipment manufacturers considered for each modality should be arranged prior to the completion of design development. c) The MRI and CT scanner manufacturer and model need to be selected at Schematic design, but catheterization lab equipment can be selected at any time prior to the start of construction. d) All of the medical imaging equipment decisions should be made prior to starting schematic design in order to properly size the - CORRECT ANSWER b) The modalities should be determined before the end of Schematic Design and equipment manufacturers considered for each modality should be arranged prior to the completion of design development." "A new hospital is being developed on a steep sloping site. Several levels will haves doors exiting to grade from different levels of the building. Perimeter lengths of the building at each level are as follows: 8-all above grade 7-all above grade 6-5% at grade 6-30% at grade 4-20% at grade 3-40% at grade 2-6% at grade 1-entirely below grade According to NFPA 101-2000 which of the following levels of the building is the primary level of exit discharge? a) 6 b) 5 c) 4 d) 3 - CORRECT ANSWER c) 4 (first level to reach 50% total (5%+30%+20%)" "Which of the following treatment areas requires lead as shielding method? a) MRI b) EMG Electromyography c) CT d) Ultrasound - CORRECT ANSWER c) CT" "Which of the following departments of an acute care hospital are staffed 24hrs per day? a) Surgery b) Pharmacy c) Physical Therapy d) Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER d) Emergency" "During construction, it is likely that normal fire response plans will be inappropriate and staff will be required to use alternate evacuation routes and techniques. Which of the following BEST describes the interim life safety measures (ILSM) required a) Temp exists should be designated and inspected daily, and at least two fire drills per quarter per shift should be performed. b) Temp exists should be designated and clearly marked, staff should be trained, and at least two fire drills per quarter per shift should be performed. c) Have the AHJ approve temp exists d) Provide additional firefighting equipment and train staff on its usage. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Temp exists should be designated and clearly marked, staff should be trained, and at least two fire drills per quarter per shift should be performed." "The Electrical service to the the medical air compressors must be shut down to relocate the electrical feed to a different distribution panel. Which of the following is MOST likely to be effected. a) Critical care, NICU, HVAC controls, and surgery powered instruments. b) surgery air powered instruments, labratory automated analyzer, physical therapy, and intensive care. c) HVAC controls, coronary care, ability to calibrate respiratory therapy equipment, and physical therapy. d) NICU, ability to calibrate respiratory therapy equipment, critical care, and coronary care. - CORRECT ANSWER d) NICU, ability to calibrate respiratory therapy equipment, critical care, and coronary care." "A radiology renovation project in an occupied hospital must be constructed in five phases. The department must remain in operation 8AM to 5PM Mon-Sat. Each phase of the renovation requires an 8-hour electrical shutdown in order to make the final electrical tie-in of the new panels. Electricians are paid 70/hr, 105/hr for time worked after 5PM and 140 for weekend work. The BEST cost per electrician that can be achieved on the project is: a) 1,600 b) 2,000 c) 4,200 d) 5,600 - CORRECT ANSWER c) 4,200" "A hospital is building a new bed tower on its campus next to an existing facility. The new facility will eventually tie into the existing facility by a new bridge walkway connection. The project is separated from the existing hospital until the final phase when the bridge will be added. When should the project manager request the Infection control risk assessment (ICRA)? a) It does not need to be provided since the project is separated from the existing facility. b) It does not need to be provided until they get read to tie in the new bridge walkway. c) It should be completed before any work begins with any hazardous demolition d) It should be completed before any work begins on the project site. - CORRECT ANSWER d) It should be completed before any work begins on the project site." "A worker receives a cut to the wrist while removing demolition debris from a hospital renovation site. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action? a) Clean the wound site, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover with gauze. b) Treat the wound, report the incident to the contractor's safety officer, and then see a physician for follow-up. c) Treat the wound, report the incident to the contractor's safety officer, and then apply and antibiotic ointment. d) Clean the would site, report to the hospital safety director, and then see a physician for follow-up. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Treat the wound, report the incident to the contractor's safety officer, and then see a physician for follow-up." "Under which of the following delivery methods does a design team have a contract with an owner. a) Construction Manager at Risk b) Design/Build c) Design/Bid/Build d) Integrated project delivery - CORRECT ANSWER a) Construction Manager at Risk c) Design/Bid/Build d) Integrated project delivery" "Before an employee enters a permit-required confined space, the internal atmosphere shall be tested with a calibrated direct-reading instrument for oxygen content and which of the following? a) hydrogen sulfide, flammable gasses and vapors b) carbon monoxide, and flammable gases and vapors c) carbon monoxide and potential toxic air contaminants. d) potential toxic air contaminants, and flammable gases and vapors. - CORRECT ANSWER d) potential toxic air contaminants, and flammable gases and vapors." "Medical devices that are typically more common in neonatal care units than in adult intensive care include with of the following? a) ventilator b) infusion pump c) physiological monitor d) incubator - CORRECT ANSWER d) incubator" "Renovation work is planned on the main corridor that connects the general oncology unit with the bone marrow transplant unit. Which of the following conditions should exist before starting the work? a) Both patient care areas should have negative air pressure relative to the work site. b) The work site should have negative air pressure relative to the oncology unit and positive air pressure relative to the bone marrow unit. c) Air pressure relationships for all areas should be neutral relative to each other. d) Both patient care areas should have positive air pressure relative to the worksite. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Both patient care areas should have positive air pressure relative to the worksite." "A hospital plans to build a 125,000 SF ambulatory care center on a greenfield site. The project schedule requires occupancy within 12 months and a target budget is fixed. The design will be approximately 50% complete at the scheduled time of construction start. To achieve the given schedule and target budget which of the following is the LEAST practical delivery model for this project? a) Lump Sum b) Integrated Project Delivery c) Cost plus stipulated fee d) Cost plus GMP at design completion - CORRECT ANSWER a) Lump Sum" "An outpatient with a separate CMS provider number is being constructed as an addition to a hospital. How should the addition be separated from the hospital? a) with a non-rated construction as long as both buildings are fully sprinkled with no separation. b) by a two-hour fire barrier when both buildings have the same construction type. c) by a two-hour fire barrier when both buildings have independent or metered utilities. d) no separation is required when both buildings have the same construction type. - CORRECT ANSWER c) by a two-hour fire barrier when both buildings have independent or metered utilities." "Which of the following techniques does the CDC recommend for evaluating the integrity of temporary construction barriers? a) airborne sampling by microbiological techniques of occupied area and construction work zones. b) surface swab sampling of construction barriers c) microbiological surface swab sampling of floors and countertops in occupied areas adjacent to construction work zones. d) airborne particle counting of occupied areas. - CORRECT ANSWER d) airborne particle counting of occupied areas." "A fire alarm system is being taken out of service for three months and a temporary fire alarm system will be put into place. According to the Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), is testing required on this system? a) Yes, must be conducted weekly. b) Yes, must be conducted monthly. c) No, testing is not necessary since the system is temporary. d) No, testing is not necessary if the system is in place for three months or less. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Yes, must be conducted monthly." "Which of the following tools is used by a hospital in developing an emergency management plan? a) Defend in place Analysis b) Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) c) Interim Life Safety Plan (ILSM) d) Infection Control Risk Mitigation Plan (ICRMR) - CORRECT ANSWER b) Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)" "A Healthcare Constructor provides the following value analysis for four building on a healthcare campus: Building,FCI, Deferred Maint. Cancer Center .45, 3M Women's Center .26, 1M Children's Center .35, 2M Ambulatory Surgical Center .15, 6M Based on this data, which of the following buildings should be replaced? a) Cancer Center b) Women's Center c) Children's Center d) Amubulatory Surgical Center - CORRECT ANSWER a) Cancer Center highest FCI (FCI=ratio of maint costs to asset value)" "Which of the following conditions would MOST likely comprise the integrity of a smoke barrier? a) Non-functional smoke dampers b) Non-functional door latching hardware c) drywall construction that has water damage d) oversized kick plate on cross-corridor doors - CORRECT ANSWER a) Non-functional smoke dampers" "Assuming all ILSM listed below were put into place during a hospital renovation project, which of the following are required to be inspected on a daily basis? a) temporary alarm system b) additional fire sprinkler heads c) portable firefighting equipment d) alternate exist of the affected areas - CORRECT ANSWER d) alternate exist of the affected areas" "Which of the following entities required healthcare institutions to establish and emergency communications plan? a) The joint commission b) The facility guidelines institute c) The NFPA d) The department of homeland security - CORRECT ANSWER a) The joint commission" "A construction manager has been engaged to assist in the replacement of the physiological monitors in an inpatient unit. The new monitors require that communication cables be replaced. A meeting must be called to determine the requirement for the cable replacement project. The project requirements meeting should include the head nurse, the project manager, and which of the following: a) IT department b) Hospital Safety Officer c) IT department and infection control d) Hospital Safety officer and biomedical engineer - CORRECT ANSWER c) IT department and infection control" "A decline in exploratory surgery in recent years is primarily due to which of the following factors? a) aging of the baby boomer generation b) improved medical imaging capabilities c) reduced levels of reimbursement for surgical costs. d) increased concern among surgeons regarding legal liability. - CORRECT ANSWER b) improved medical imaging capabilities" "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which of the following is the MOST common cause of construction worker injury and death on a healthcare project? a) Lack of PPE b) Falls from height c) Collisions with emergency vehicles d) Contact with bloodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER b) Falls from height" "After a hospital has vacated a space, a contractor begins performing demolition in a former patient care area. The contractor finds a trash receptacle containing a full red bag. Which of the following is the contractor's MOST appropriate response. a) Contact the hospital and request removal of the bag b) Tightly seal and dispose of the bag with construction debris c) Dispose of the bag in the same way and the hospital disposes of infectious waste. d) The hospital has already removed any dangerous materials from the area, so the bag can be disposed of as regular trash. - CORRECT ANSWER a) Contact the hospital and request removal of the bag" "Labor and Delivery Recovery (LDR) and Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum (LDRP) rooms have the same ventilation requirements as: a) GI rooms b) Laboratories c) Patient Rooms d) Surgical Suites - CORRECT ANSWER c) Patient Rooms" "The following facility condition index (FCI) data are available for several buildings on a healthcare campus: Building___________________________________________FCI Heart Hospital .15 Behavioral Health Hospital .25 Women's and Children's Center .60 Ambulatory Surgery Center .45 Based only on the FCI data given, which of the following should be replaced? a) Heart Hospital b) Behavioral Health c) Women's and Children's Center d) Ambulatory Surgery Center - CORRECT ANSWER c) Women's and Children's Center" "Which of the following protocols should be followed when a construction worker breaks a sprinkler head in a patient care area of the hospital? a) Call the main company office, report the incident, put a bucket under the broken head, and call for assistance. b) Notify the hospital facilities personnel, assist with the shutdown, and clean up as directed by the project superintendent. c) Attempt to turn off the water flow, call for assistance, and call the fire department. d) Call the fire department, notify the hospital facilities personnel, and call the company office. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Notify the hospital facilities personnel, assist with the shutdown, and clean up as directed by the project superintendent." "System commissioning is: a) Not necessary b) Only required for LEED certification c) only necessary if allowed by the budget d) Recommended by the Facilities Guidelines Institute. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Recommended by the Facilities Guidelines Institute." "A construction project in a NICU includes minor demolition, installation of new electrical outlets, and rebuilding of the nursing stations. In addition to the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements, the BEST protection against the risks of construction includes using tools that can demolish existing materials a) quickly with permission from the facility manager before de-energizing the electrical system. b) quickly with permission from the nurse manager before de-energizing the electrical system. c) quietly, with permission from the facility manager before de-energizing the electrical systems. b) quietly, with permission from the nurse manager before de-energizing the electrical systems. - CORRECT ANSWER c) quietly, with permission from the facility manager before de-energizing the electrical systems." "The Joint Commission standards require hospitals to identify security-sensitive areas. Which of the following areas are MOST likely to have electronic security systems? a) ICU, nursery, and cashier b) central plan, nursery, and ICU c) nursery, pharmacy, and cashier d) Oncology, pharmacy, and incident command center. - CORRECT ANSWER c) nursery, pharmacy, and cashier" "During construction, the occupied area shall be isolated from construction zones to prevent possible contamination based on processes established by: a) Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA). b) Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM). c) Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) d) Environmental Hazard Assessment (EHA) - CORRECT ANSWER c) Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)" "Which of the following is the quickest way to determine the financial viability of an energy-saving measure? a) Simple payback b) Net present value c) Simple rate of return d) Initial rate of return - CORRECT ANSWER a) Simple payback" "An operating room renovation must be accomplished in a few days: therefore, working during a period when the surgical suite is unoccupied is not an option. In preparation for the project, the infection preventionist has insisted that the operating room under renovation be kept at a negative pressure to the semi-restricted corridor at all times. The contractor has sealed the renovation space and has provided negative pressure. Which of the following BEST assures that negative pressure is maintained at all times? a) Keep the door to the room closed at all times so that dust will not enter the corridor. b) Provide a negatively pressurized anteroom between the operating room and the corridor. c) Place a HEPA filtered negative air machine in the operating room close to the door to the corridor. d) Install a mechanical air curtain at the door so that dust does nto enter the corridor. - CORRECT ANSWER b) Provide a negatively pressurized anteroom between the operating room and the corridor." "A general hospital project is substantially complete. The owner is installing new equipment in the main distribution frame (MDF) room and is beginning to test the system. One of the punch list items is to rebalance the air in the MDF room. To schedule this work, the contractor should obtain approval from the a) Owner b) Inspector c) HVAC Sub d) Air Balance Sub - CORRECT ANSWER a) Owner" "Which of the following are critical for a site logistics plan? a) Emergency vehicle access, construction laydown area, and patient visitor access b) patient visitor access, erection sequence, and tower crane placement. c) emergency vehicle access, erection sequence, and contractor parking. d) contractor parking, emergency vehicle access, and tower crane placement. - CORRECT ANSWER a) Emergency vehicle access, construction laydown area, and patient visitor access" "NFPA 241-2009 Standards for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations requires that construction areas be separated from occupied areas within a non-sprinkled building by a minimum fire-rated barrier of: a) 1/2 hour b) 1 Hour c) 1.5 Hour d) 2 Hours - CORRECT ANSWER b) 1 Hour" "The CDC recommends that microbiologic sampling of air, water, and inanimate surface occur only in which of the following situations? a) Outbreak investigation, research, microbial abatement validation, and infection control procedure evaluation b) Outbreak investigation, research, verification of construction barrier effectiveness, and infection control practice evaluation. c)outbreak investigation, periodic air quality assessments, verification of construction barrier effectiveness, and microbial abatement validation. d) Research, microbial abatement validation, period air quality assessments, and infection control practice evaluation. - CORRECT ANSWER a) Outbreak investigation, research, microbial abatement validation, and infection control procedure evaluation" "A public hospital is assembling a project team for the design and construction of an expansion to the facility. The design team has been selected, and the owner's preferred project delivery method is to select a contractor for pre-construction services with the intent to negotiate a GMP for the project. Which of the following BEST describe the steps required to procure these services? a) Create a pre-qualification process and select a GC b) Create a pre-qualification process and proceed with bidding general qualified contractor fees. c) Create a list of general contractors based on previous experience with the hospital and proceed with bidding qualified general contractor fees. d) Create a list of general contractors based on previous experience and select a GC - CORRECT ANSWER b) Create a pre-qualification process and proceed with bidding general qualified contractor fees." "As part of a renovation project, the scope of work is tying new chilled water lines into the existing supply risers. Prior to beginning work, which of the following steps should be followed: a) Verify the integrity of the system before turning off the branch line valves. b) Verify the valves have been exercised before turning off the branch line valves. c) Ask the owner where the riser valves and branch valves are located, and exercise the valves before turning off the branch line. d) Ask the owner where the riser valves and branch lines are located, have the owner turn off the valves, and verify that the valves are functional. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Ask the owner where the riser valves and branch lines are located, have the owner turn off the valves, and verify that the valves are functional." "A function of the HVAC system unique to healthcare is: a) filtration b) dehumidification c) infection control d) ventilation (outside air) - CORRECT ANSWER c) infection control" "A patient tower of a Joint Commission-accredited hospital was originally constructed in 2004. Smoke barriers divide the third-floor nursing unit into three smoke compartments: Compartment A-9500SF Compartment B-15,750SF Compartment C-16,250SF Part of compartment C is undergoing a major renovation to create a new rehabilitation unit. When the ceiling is removed, it is discovered that a section of the smoke barrier between compartments A and C has an opening of approximately 4'x3' with a 8-inch chilled water pipe and numerous IT cables passing through. Which of the following is the contractor's BEST response. a) Notify the joint commission, temporarily seal the opening with fire rated plastic and redraw the life safety drawings so that compartments A and C are combined into one compartment. b)Notify the healthcare facility, implement interim life safety measures and review the life safety drawings so that compartmen - CORRECT ANSWER d) Notify the healthcare facility, implement ILSM, and repair the the opening to restore the integrity of the wall." "A contractor is working in an area that uses the guidelines for the design and construction of health care facilities as code. The contractor should use the version: a) that is most current b) used by the design team c) that was used for permitting d) currently enforced by the federal AHJ - CORRECT ANSWER c) that was used for permitting" "Which of the following steps are required by Joint Commission to take the fire alarm system out of service for six hours in an occupied hospital facility during the construction project. 1) Add supplimental securtiy 2) Notify the fire department or other emergency response group 3) Initiate a fire watch. 4) Implement Interim life safety measures ILSM where appropriate. a) 1,2, and 3 only b) 1,2, and 4 only c) 1,3, and 4 only d) 2, 3, and 4 only - CORRECT ANSWER d) 2, 3, and 4 only" "Which of the following would the Joint Commission require as a response to a sentinel event that occurs in a hospital? a) Close down the unit where the vent occurred until the issue is corrected. b) Report the event to the local law enforcement agency immediately c) Take disciplinary action against employees responsible for the unexpected occurrence. d) Perform a root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of the unexpected occurrence. - CORRECT ANSWER d) Perform a root cause