Safety Protocols & Risk Management Flashcards
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When a medical gas pipeline system experiences a sudden pressure drop to zero in an oxygen zone, the FIRST action staff should take is:
Answer: Switch patients to portable oxygen cylinders immediately
A sudden pressure drop to zero means supply failure; patients must be placed on portable oxygen immediately to prevent harm while the root cause is investigated.
NFPA 99 categorizes medical gas systems by risk category primarily based on:
Answer: The potential for patient harm if the system fails
NFPA 99 risk categories (1–4) are determined by the probability and severity of patient harm resulting from system failure.
Which document must be completed and signed before any hot-work (welding) is performed near a medical gas system?
Answer: Hot-Work Permit
A Hot-Work Permit authorizes welding or open-flame work near flammable or oxygen-enriched environments and documents required precautions.
A Designated Person (DP) for medical gas must verify contractor qualifications before system work primarily to ensure:
Answer: Work is performed by personnel with documented medical gas training
NFPA 99 requires that all medical gas installation and maintenance be performed by qualified, trained personnel to protect patient safety.
An Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere is defined as an environment where oxygen concentration falls below:
Answer: 19.5%
OSHA and NFPA define an oxygen-deficient atmosphere as one containing less than 19.5% oxygen by volume.
When performing maintenance on a medical gas zone valve, the safest practice is to:
Answer: Depressurize the downstream section and lock out the valve before work begins
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures require the line to be depressurized and secured before valve maintenance to prevent injury and uncontrolled gas release.
The primary purpose of posting 'No Smoking / No Open Flames' signage at medical gas storage areas is to prevent:
Answer: Ignition in an oxygen-enriched environment
Oxygen significantly accelerates combustion; ignition sources near oxygen storage can cause rapid fire or explosion.
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