CHC Key Predicted Questions and Correct Answers 2024

According 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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