CHFM Hazardous Materials Management 3

Question 1

Which ventilation requirement is essential in a healthcare facility's hazardous drug preparation area (chemotherapy hood room)?

Accepted Answer

Negative air pressure relative to surrounding areas with HEPA-filtered exhaust

Answer

Areas where hazardous drugs are prepared must be maintained at negative pressure relative to surrounding corridors, with HEPA-filtered exhaust vented to the outside to contain aerosolized drug particles.

Question 2

Under NFPA 99, flammable and combustible liquids stored in a healthcare facility laboratory must be kept in:

Accepted Answer

An approved flammable liquids storage cabinet or flammable liquids storage room

Answer

NFPA 99 and NFPA 30 require that flammable and combustible liquids be stored in FM- or UL-listed flammable liquids storage cabinets or in approved storage rooms to contain vapors and prevent fire spread.

Question 3

The primary purpose of a facility's chemical hygiene plan, required under OSHA's Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect laboratory employees from health hazards associated with chemical exposures

Answer

OSHA's Laboratory Standard requires a written Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) to protect workers in laboratory settings from chemical hazards through engineering controls, PPE, training, and administrative procedures.

Question 4

When a healthcare facility receives a new chemical, the first step the facility manager should take under HazCom requirements is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure an SDS is on file and accessible to employees who may be exposed

Answer

Under HazCom, employers must maintain SDSs for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace and ensure they are readily accessible to employees during their work shifts.

Question 5

Which regulation requires healthcare facilities to report releases of reportable quantities (RQs) of hazardous substances to the National Response Center?

Accepted Answer

CERCLA Section 103

Answer

CERCLA Section 103 requires immediate notification to the National Response Center whenever a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance is released to the environment.

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM Hazardous Materials Management 3