CHFM Maintenance and Operations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Preventive maintenance

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Review trend data from the BAS for anomalies

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Quarterly

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To protect patients from microshock hazards

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Take the boiler offline and lock out the system before repair

Answer

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

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM Maintenance and Operations 2