CHC Practice Questions and Answers(Latest Update 2024)

CHC Practice Questions and Answers(LAccording to NFPA 99-1999, to which branch of the the essential electrical system are the medical gas alarm panels connected? a) Life Safety b) Critical c) Equipment d) Non-essential - ANSWER a) Life Safety 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 - 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 - ANSWER d) Service Contract The emergency PA system has just announced a code blue in the area which you are working. What is the best course of action? a) Evacuate the area in which you are working and leave all tools behind. b) Move al work equipment and tools out of the travel paths and keep travel paths clear. c) Continue to work and advice the the hospital's project manager. d) Evacuate and remove all equipment and tools from the area. - ANSWER b) Move al work equipment and tools out of the travel paths and keep travel paths clear. 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 - 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. - ANSWER b) Develop and identify new exit routes, train staff in affected areas, and increase fire drills. A renovation project is underway on a nursing unit. The egress corridor is 10'6 wide with a 20" WOW in the corridor and ABHR dispensers that project 4" into the corridor. How much of the corridor can be used to store construction supplies. a) As much as 2'6 provided materials are stored between WOW's b) Materials may be stored against the wall to a maximum width of 8". c) No materials may be stored in the corridor. d) As much as 2'2" provided materials are stored between the WOW's - ANSWER c) No materials may be stored in the corridor. Your estimate is over budget. The owner has expressed a desire to reduce the cost by eliminating the central energy plant and replacing the chillers with direct expansion units. Other than energy efficiency, what other variables should be included in this discussion? a) Projected life, replacement costs, future expansion plans. b) Maintenance and repair costs, salvage value c) Maintenance and repair costs, replacement costs. d) Projected life, maintenance and repair costs, replacement costs. - ANSWER d) Projected life, maintenance and repair costs, replacement costs. 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 - 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. - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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 - ANSWER b) MOB Which of the following OR's in the smallest OR meeting the minimum requirements of the 2010 FGI guidelines for design and construction of health care facilities for a class C OR in a general hospital? a) 17'9x22'9 b) 19'6x19'6 c) 19'3x21'3 d) 20'x20'6 - ANSWER d) 20'x20'6 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) - ANSWER d) The AHJ will consider this a minor atest Update 2024)