E2 Health Care Facilities 2

Question 1

In a patient care area, what is the maximum allowable voltage between any two accessible conductive surfaces in a general care area?

Accepted Answer

50 mV

Answer

25 mV

Answer

100 mV

Answer

500 mV

Question 2

Which NEC article specifically covers the electrical requirements for health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

Article 517

Answer

Article 500

Answer

Article 510

Answer

Article 525

Question 3

What is the minimum size equipment grounding conductor required for a branch circuit in a critical care area?

Accepted Answer

10 AWG copper

Answer

12 AWG copper

Answer

14 AWG copper

Answer

No minimum—it follows the standard table

Question 4

In a Type 1 essential electrical system, the automatic transfer to generator power must occur within how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

15 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Question 5

A wet procedure location in a health care facility is defined as one where:

Accepted Answer

Liquids are intentionally used as part of the procedure

Answer

Condensation is present on walls

Answer

The patient is fully or partially submerged

Answer

Water-based disinfectants are stored

Question 6

What type of receptacles are required in critical care patient bed locations?

Accepted Answer

Hospital-grade receptacles

Answer

Standard duplex receptacles

Answer

GFCI-protected receptacles

Answer

Tamper-resistant receptacles only

Question 7

Which branch of the essential electrical system in a hospital must power the fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Life safety branch

Answer

Critical branch

Answer

Equipment branch

Answer

Normal branch