Children's Health | Medical Gas and Vacuum System Troubleshooting 101

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1. Question
Which of the following methods is recommended for detecting a leaky medical gas outlet?
- sound detection and feeling for a solid connection
- sniffing for a strong odor
- visually inspecting for discoloration of material from which the outlet is constructed
- utilizing a handheld leak detection device
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2. Question
What operational impacts would most likely result from failed medical vacuum pumps?
- complete loss of suction
- slow drains
- increased pressure at the oxygen outlets
- loss of water pressure
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3. Question
A “High CO” alarm displays on the main medical gas alarm panel. Which of the following descriptions best identifies with this alarm?
- The carbon monoxide sensor for the medical air pump is detecting a high level of carbon monoxide.
- The combined oxygen sensor for the medical air pump is detecting a high level of diatomic oxygen gas.
- The communication origin signal for the alarm panel is detecting a high operating temperature likely caused by a dirty intake filter on the vacuum pump.
- The carbon oxidation gradient sensor is detecting a high particulate count. The alarm panel filter is past due for preventative maintenance by the service provider.
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Which of the following steps should be the initial course of action in response to a “Nitrous Oxide Reserve In Use” alarm?
- Remove the empty tanks from the bank that is off and hook up new tanks.
- Notify the surgical department (OR) to suspend cases until the alarm is resolved.
- Notify the Biomedical and Respiratory Care department to change out the medical gas tanks.
- Switch from nitrous oxide to oxygen until the alarm is resolved.
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What happens if the dew point in a medical air system is too high?
- Could cause moisture to build up and cause bacteria growth
- Could cause the medical air compressor to shutdown
- Medical air pressure could become too low
- Medical air outlets could start leaking
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6. Question
Which test by a licensed vendor tests the presence of total hydrocarbons and halogenated hydrocarbons?
- Piping purity test
- Medical gas concentration test
- Cross-connection test
- System blowdown
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7. Question
A licensed vendor must be called to complete a blowdown on the system for what issue?
- Particles are found in the pure gases
- Any outlet or inlet is repaired
- Pure gases are found to be mixed
- Ice has built up on the oxygen tank
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8. Question
Which of the following steps should be the initial course of action in response to a local medical gas alarm in a patient room?
- Visually inspect the medical gas panel to determine if the regulator was left on or became loose.
- Shut off the medical gas tanks serving that area until the alarm is resolved.
- Relocate the patient to a different room until the medical gas supply is restored.
- Check power supply to the local medical gas panel. Reset the power supply to restore medical gas at the patient bed.
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Children’s Health | Medical Gas and Vacuum System Troubleshooting 101

Children’s Health | Medical Gas and Vacuum System Troubleshooting 101

Children’s Health | Medical Gas and Vacuum System Troubleshooting 101

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