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Maintenance and Operations Flashcards

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  1. Which maintenance strategy involves replacing components at fixed time intervals regardless of their condition?

    Answer: Preventive maintenance

    Preventive maintenance schedules repairs or replacements at predetermined intervals to prevent failure before it occurs.

  2. A healthcare facility's chiller plant is experiencing reduced cooling capacity. What is the FIRST step in the diagnostic process?

    Answer: Review trend data from the BAS for anomalies

    Reviewing Building Automation System trend data first helps identify patterns and root causes before performing any physical interventions.

  3. Under NFPA 101, healthcare occupancies are required to conduct fire drills at minimum how often?

    Answer: Quarterly

    NFPA 101 requires healthcare occupancies to conduct fire drills at least quarterly on each shift.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in patient care areas?

    Answer: To protect patients from microshock hazards

    GFCIs in patient care areas protect against microshock, which can be lethal to patients connected to medical devices with internal pathways to the heart.

  5. A boiler safety valve is found to be leaking during a routine inspection. What is the correct immediate action?

    Answer: Take the boiler offline and lock out the system before repair

    A leaking safety valve indicates a potential hazard requiring the boiler to be taken offline and locked out before any repairs are made.

  6. Which document defines the acceptable interruption times for utility systems in healthcare facilities under The Joint Commission standards?

    Answer: Utility Systems Management Plan

    The Utility Systems Management Plan defines acceptable performance, interruption times, and response procedures for all utility systems.

  7. In a hospital OR suite, positive pressure relationships are maintained relative to adjacent corridors primarily to:

    Answer: Minimize airborne contamination entering the sterile field

    Positive pressure in ORs ensures air flows outward, preventing potentially contaminated corridor air from entering the sterile surgical environment.

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