General Practice Flashcards

Which of the following is NOT a group that created a model building code?

Answer: RBC

Explanation: Royal Bank of Canada, or RBC, is a financial institution that hasn't created a model building code. Organizations that have include Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA), Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI), and the Uniform Building Code (UBC).

Which of the following is the CHFM's duty as a contractor administrator?

Answer: Authorizing paperwork necessary for payment

Explanation: A contract administrator has no obligation to sign the documents necessary for contractor payment. What will be carried out during a new building project is described in an RFP. To specify which parts of a facility will be eliminated during a renovation project, a demolition plan is finished. During the initial phase of a project, a selection is made to aid in selecting a design firm.

One area where competent administrators of healthcare facilities ought to focus their efforts on mold removal is the:

Answer: Gerontology ward

Explanation: The elderly are more susceptible to mold and may experience more severe effects if affected. Infants, expectant mothers, and people with respiratory conditions are among populations that are particularly sensitive to mold. In all likelihood, a detoxification unit and nurse's station would not house any of the above highly sensitive groups, have a fuel oil tank, or have a mold-growing environment.

Which of the following is NOT a temporary measure to ensure life safety?

Answer: Fume hoods

Explanation: To prevent or lower the risk of infections, isolated situations call for the usage of fume hoods. Interim Life Safety Measures are not what they are. Smoke barriers are preventative measures to safeguard the staff's and patients' health during construction. Exhaust hood caps are another mitigation strategy. Handrails improve the safety of those using them.

Which organization's certification exam is necessary for HVAC technicians who handle refrigerants containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)?

Answer: EPA

Explanation: The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) conducts the test since it is known that CFCs can cause the ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere to thin if they are discharged into the atmosphere. The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, is not an organization. Worker health and safety are regulated by OSHA, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. To lower the risk of fire, the NFPA, or National Fire Protection Association, has codes.

A healthcare facility's interstitial spaces enable it to:

Answer: Upgrade HVAC system without impacting patient areas

Explanation: Electrical, mechanical, and HVAC services are separated into distinct levels by interstitial space, allowing for maintenance and improvements to be completed without disturbing patient, treatment, and office areas. Interstitial spaces significantly increase the cost of a new building project and have nothing to do with office spaces or enhancing security.

All of the following, with the exception of one, should be part of a healthcare facility fire safety program.

Answer: NFPA Code 30

Explanation: Only the storage of flammable or combustible liquids is governed by NFPA Code 30. It's crucial to keep an eye on staff behavior during a fire in order to safeguard patients' private information. To avoid fires, dangers, and intruder alerts must be recognized, eliminated, or controlled.