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The reserve header in a cryogenic liquid container system shall have sufficient gas cylinder connections for one average day’s supply, but not fewer than ____ connections.
2
1
3
4
Which of the following piping materials shall be permitted for field installed medical surgical vacuum distribution piping systems?
Stainless Steel Pipe
Plastic Pipe
Galvanized Pipe
None of the above
Flex hose and connectors, both metallic and non-metallic, shall be no longer than necessary and shall have a minimum burst pressure of ____________.
800 psi
300 psi
500 psi
1,000 psi
The master alarm system shall activate when the pressure in the main supply lines increase or decrease by _________ percent.
50%
20%
10%
40%
What alarm shall the instrument air activate to indicate when or just before the backup compressor (if provided) is in operation?
Local
Master
Area
all of the above
Piping for category 3 positive-pressure medical gases shall be cleaned for oxygen service, delivered plugged or capped and shall be hard-drawn, seamless copper ASTM _______.
B 280
B 88
B 819
any of the above
The pressure in the main line of each medical gas system, the operation and condition of the source of supply and the reserve source (if any) shall be monitored at the _____________ alarm.
master
local
area
all of the above
The factory installed tubing on station outlets/inlets shall extend no further than ______ from the body of the terminal.
12”
10”
8”
6”
A ________ device is used for connecting the outlets of one or more gas cylinders to the central piping systems.
Manifold
Connection
Manufactured assembly
Mask
Natural ventilation shall consist of two non-closable louvered openings, each having an aggregate free opening area of at least ___________.
60 sq. in
62 sq. in.
72 sq. in
70 sq. in
Category 1 medical-surgical vacuum systems shall activate which alarm when the backup or lag pump is running?
Area
Master
Local
All of the above
When the medical-surgical vacuum pump(s) in operation is (are) incapable of adequately maintaining the required vacuum, additional pumps shall be _________ activated.
automatically
manually or automatically
manually
none of the above
Station outlets/inlets installed in manufactured assemblies shall connected to the ________ by _________.
Pipeline and fittings
Medical gas rail and pipeline
Pipeline by brazing
brazing by pipeline
Category 1 medical-surgical vacuum sources shall consist of an automatic means to prevent __________ through any off-cycle vacuum pump.
vacuum
back pressure
backflow
all of the above
While brazing medical-gas copper joints, a purge gas shall flow continuously to prevent the formation of copper oxide on the inside surface of the joint. What shall be used as a purge gas?
Oil free, dry Argon MD
Oil-free, dry Helium NF
Any inert gas
Oil-free dry Nitrogen NF
Aftercoolers, where required, shall be provided with individual _________.
Shutoff valves
Pressure indicator
Condensate traps
Flexible connectors
One of the master alarm panels shall be located in the office or work space of the individual responsible for the maintenance of the medical gas piping system. Where shall the other alarm be located?
Source equipment room
Nurses’ station
Area of continuous observation
Office of the authority having jurisdiction
Receivers for medical air shall be equipped with _____________.
automatic and manual drains
relief valves
sight glass
all of the above
Distribution piping for support gas systems (nitrogen and instrument air) shall be __________ type “L” copper tube.
ASTM B88
ASTM B819
ASTM B280
any of the above
Medical support gas, nitrogen or instrument air is used to operate____________.
air-driven booms
pendants
medical-surgical tools
all of the above
Categories shall be determined by following and documenting a defined risk assessment procedure.
False
True
What source shall not be used to power the venturi of a WAGD system?
Inert gas
Medical air
Instrument air
all of the above
The installer shall determine that no cross connection exists between the various medical gas and vacuum piping systems. With all systems reduced to atmospheric pressure, the one system being tested shall be charged with ____________ at a gage pressure of ________________.
oil-free, dry Nitrogen NF @ 50 psi
source gas @ 150 psi
oil-free, dry air @ 100 psi
none of the above
When vented to the outside, relief valve vent lines shall be labeled in any manner that will distinguish them from the medical gas pipeline.
False
True
In-line shutoff valves shall be permitted to be installed to isolate or shut off piping for servicing of individual rooms or areas.
True
False
A variant on the cryogenic liquid container manifold shall be permitted to have three headers. Such a variant shall have a minimum of __________ connections required for each of the primary and secondary headers.
four
two
three
one average day’s supply
There shall be a zone valve immediately outside of anesthetizing location of__________________.
Deep sedation
General anesthesia
Moderate sedation
All or any of the above
If a nonmetallic flexible connector is being used in a category 1 health care facility to connect the manifold to the gas distribution piping, what is maximum length permitted for the flexible connector?
The use of flexible connectors is not permitted
They shall be no longer than necessary
As much as it takes
5 ft. rule
A shutoff valve shall be placed at the immediate connection of each system to the distribution piping system. What is the name given to the valve?
Main
Source
Supply
Isolation
The zone valve shall not be located in a room with station outlets/inlets that it controls, such that a wall intervenes between the valve and outlets.
False
True
What device automatically reduces gas under high pressure to a usable lower working pressure?
isolation valve
pressure – reducing regulator
final line pressure regulator
positive negative regulator
Manufactured assemblies employing flexible hose shall have the minimum burst pressure of____________.
1500 psig
1200 psig
1000 psig
None of the above
Nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide using cylinders or portable containers shall be prevented from reaching temperatures lower than___________.
130ºF
-20ºF
125ºF
20ºF
The master alarm system shall consist of two or more alarm panels, a centralized computer system shall not be permitted to be used as a substitute for one of the required master alarm panels.
False
True
Metallic flexible joints shall be permitted in the pipeline for expansion joints, seismic protection, thermal expansion, or vibration control. They shall be as the following:
Made of bronze, copper, stainless steel
Provided with brazing extensions
Suitable for service 300 psig, 1000 °F
All of the above
Cylinders in service and in storage shall be ____________ secured and located to prevent falling or being knocked over.
just the one in storage
individually
only in service
all cylinders
Category 3 vacuum source equipment shall be obtained from, and be installed under the supervision of the ______________?
manufacture
who is familiar with its installation, operation, and use
supplier
any of the above
Medical air compressors that are designed to separate the oil-containing section from the compression chamber shall be provided with a coalescing filter with a ____________.
pressure indicator
element change indicator
shutoff valve
all of the above
Medical air compressor systems shall have a (n) _____________ means to prevent backflow through all off-cycle compressors.
manual
semi-automatic
automatic
all of the above
For medical-surgical vacuum systems, piping shall be hard-drawn, seamless copper tube type _________.
Any of the above
ASTM B280
ASTM B819
ASTM B88
To assure that all ambient air has been removed from the pipeline prior to brazing, a (n) ______ shall be used to verify the effectiveness of the purge.
air analyzer
nitrogen analyzer
oxygen analyzer
any of the above.
A system of non-interchangeable medical gas and vacuum connectors they shall comply with __________________ for low pressure connections for medical gas applications.
The joint commission comprehensive accreditation manual for hospitals
CGA V-5, Diameter–Index Safety System
ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals
CDA copper tube handbook
The minimum backfill cover for buried piping shall be 36", except that a minimum cover shall be reduced to ________ where there is no potential for damage from surface loads.
16”
18”
24”
20”
Instrument Air system that employ a standby header shall be permitted to have a simplex cooler and dryer. Where a standby header is provided, a ___________ shall be installed to prevent backflow.
one way valve
two way check valve
check valve
Isolation valve
All medical gas alarm systems shall have a (n) _________ audible indication for each condition monitored.
optional
cancelable
adjustable
all of the above
During the initial pressure test, the source shutoff valve shall remain closed and the test pressure for pressure gases shall be 1.5 times the system working pressure, but not less than _____________.
75 psi
150 psi
200 psi
100 psi
Alarm panels and shutoff valves labeling shall be __________ when modification are made, changing the areas serviced.
backdated
updated
yearly
monthly
Piping shall not be installed at which of the following locations?
Areas with open flames
Kitchens
Elevator shafts
all of the above
Which of the following systems shall not be permitted to be located in an outdoor enclosure?
Medical air sources
Manifolds for gas cylinders with or without reserve
Bulk cryogenic liquid system
Manifolds for cryogenic liquid cylinders
What is the name given to the shutoff valve installed on all lateral branch piping from a main or riser?
Main
Service
Zone
Riser
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