CHS Emergency Procedures & Regulatory Compliance Questions and Answe 2

Question 1

During a hyperbaric treatment, a patient develops a grand mal seizure at 2.4 ATA. What is the immediate first action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the oxygen mask and maintain depth until seizure subsides

Answer

During an oxygen convulsion, the mask is removed to stop oxygen delivery and the patient is kept at depth until the seizure ends before controlled ascent.

Question 2

Under NFPA 99, hyperbaric chambers are classified into which categories based on occupancy?

Accepted Answer

Class A (multi-place), Class B (mono-place), Class C (animal/research)

Answer

NFPA 99 classifies hyperbaric facilities as Class A (multi-occupant), Class B (single occupant), and Class C (non-human occupancy).

Question 3

A fire breaks out inside a Class A multi-place hyperbaric chamber during treatment. What is the FIRST priority action?

Accepted Answer

Initiate emergency decompression and notify the fire department

Answer

Life safety is the first priority; emergency decompression removes occupants while fire suppression and emergency services are simultaneously activated.

Question 4

Which federal agency has primary regulatory oversight over hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Answer

CMS sets coverage and safety standards for HBO therapy, and accreditation bodies like The Joint Commission enforce compliance for reimbursement.

Question 5

What minimum oxygen concentration in the chamber atmosphere triggers a fire hazard emergency response per NFPA 99?

Accepted Answer

23.5%

Answer

NFPA 99 identifies an oxygen-enriched atmosphere as greater than 23.5% O2, at which point fire risk increases significantly and emergency protocols activate.

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CHS Emergency Procedures & Regulatory Compliance Questions and Answe 2