ASHE Maintenance and Operations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A hospital's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is primarily utilized to achieve which of the following maintenance and operations goals?

Accepted Answer

Track and document maintenance activities for regulatory compliance.

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Process financial invoices for contract services.

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Manage human resources and staff scheduling for the facilities department.

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Order and maintain inventory for the hospital's food services.

Question 2

As part of a water management program to mitigate Legionella risk, what is the minimum hot water temperature that ASHRAE Standard 188 recommends be maintained at the points of use throughout a hospital?

Accepted Answer

122°F (50°C)

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105°F (41°C)

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115°F (46°C)

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140°F (60°C)

Question 3

According to NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, how often must a fuel quality test be performed on the diesel fuel stored for a Level 1 Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS)?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Monthly

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Quarterly

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Every 3 years

Question 4

A technician discovers that a Protective Environment (PE) room, designed to protect immunocompromised patients, has lost its positive pressurization relative to the adjacent corridor. According to ASHRAE 170 principles, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Notify nursing and infection control to relocate the patient if the room is occupied.

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Submit a work order for the next available HVAC technician.

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Increase the supply air CFM until the pressure alarm silences.

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Document the finding in the logbook for the next weekly maintenance review.

Question 5

Per NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, what is the required inspection and testing frequency for fire and smoke dampers in a hospital after the initial one-year inspection?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 years

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Every 2 years

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Every 4 years

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Every 5 years

Question 6

To comply with NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, how often must the facility's medical gas master alarm systems be tested to verify actual alarm activation at the required pressure set-points?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Monthly

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Every 3 years

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Every 5 years