CHFM Emergency Management Preparedness 2

Question 1

Which NIMS component standardizes the management of resources during a large-scale healthcare emergency?

Accepted Answer

Resource Management

Answer

NIMS Resource Management provides a standardized approach to coordinating and managing resources during incidents, including healthcare emergencies.

Question 2

A hospital's Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) assigns a risk score based on which three factors?

Accepted Answer

Probability, severity, and preparedness

Answer

The Kaiser HVA model scores each hazard on probability of occurrence, severity of impact, and the facility's level of preparedness.

Question 3

Under NFPA 99, what is the minimum number of hours a healthcare facility's emergency generator must be capable of sustaining operations?

Accepted Answer

96 hours

Answer

NFPA 99 requires healthcare facilities to maintain fuel supplies sufficient to operate emergency generators for at least 96 hours.

Question 4

During a shelter-in-place event from a hazardous materials release, which HVAC action should a facility manager take first?

Accepted Answer

Switch air handling units to recirculation mode

Answer

Switching to recirculation mode prevents outside contaminated air from entering while maintaining interior climate control.

Question 5

Which federal document provides the framework for a coordinated national response to disasters, including those affecting hospitals?

Accepted Answer

National Response Framework (NRF)

Answer

The National Response Framework establishes how the nation responds to all-hazard disasters and guides coordination between federal, state, local, and private entities.

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM Emergency Management Preparedness 2