Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Test CHT Hyperbaric Facility Management and Quality Assurance 3

Question 1

What document governs the safe design and construction of pressure vessels for human occupancy (PVHO) in the US?

Accepted Answer

ASME PVHO-1

Answer

NFPA 99 Chapter 14

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OSHA 29 CFR 1910

Answer

CMS Conditions of Participation

Question 2

Fire risk management in a hyperbaric facility requires that all patient garments be:

Accepted Answer

100% cotton and free of synthetic materials, oils, and metallic accessories

Answer

Flame-retardant polyester certified for HBO use

Answer

Standard hospital gowns with no additional restrictions

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Disposable paper garments that can be replaced after each session

Question 3

A written hyperbaric safety program must include a section on:

Accepted Answer

Fire prevention, emergency procedures, patient screening, and staff training requirements

Answer

Only equipment purchase records and warranty information

Answer

Billing and coding procedures for outpatient visits

Answer

Marketing strategies for patient referral growth

Question 4

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) in a hyperbaric unit involves:

Accepted Answer

Ongoing data collection, analysis of outcomes, identification of gaps, and implementation of improvements

Answer

A one-time annual report filed with state regulators

Answer

Monthly billing review only

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Review limited to adverse drug events

Question 5

Patient consent for HBO therapy must include discussion of:

Accepted Answer

Treatment rationale, expected benefits, risks (barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, fire), and alternatives

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Only the cost and insurance coverage details

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Chamber dimensions and the noise level during operation

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The facility's accreditation status and staff credentials only

Question 6

When documenting a hyperbaric treatment adverse event, the technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Record the event in the treatment log, complete an incident report, and notify the Medical Director promptly

Answer

Note the event only in the patient's billing record

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Delay documentation until the full course of treatment is completed

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Report only to the technologist supervisor without medical director notification