Deck 16: Health Care

Question 1

All branch circuits serving patient care areas shall be provided with a(n) ____ by installation in a metal raceway system or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly.

A) adequate insulation
B) effective ground-fault current path
C) discrete pathway
D) rigid isolated conduit

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Electrical installation criteria and wiring methods for health care facilities are ____ for a standard commercial or industrial project.

A) far more specialized than
B) the same as those
C) are a subset of those
D) less specialized than

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Generator accessories, including but not limited to, the ____, electrically operated louvers, and other generator accessories essential for generator operation, shall be arranged for automatic connection to the alternate power source.

A) transfer fuel pump
B) transfer circuit
C) environmental controls
D) auxiliary switching

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The branch circuit serving patient bed locations shall ____.

A) be located at least 6 ft. from all defined wet locations
B) be shielded from microwave interference
C) not be part of a multiwire branch circuit
D) not be connected to an auxiliary or back up service

Question 5

For essential electrical systems under ____, deletion of the time-lag intervals feature for delayed automatic connection to the equipment branch shall be permitted.

A) 100 kVA
B) 110 kVA
C) 125 kVA
D) 150 kVA

Question 6

At least one of the receptacles of a patient bed location must be connected to (1) the normal system branch circuit as required or (2) a critical branch circuit supplied by ____ not associated with other receptacles at the same patient bed location.

A) a dedicated feeder service
B) a separate branch circuit
C) the same transfer switch
D) a different transfer switch

Question 7

Ground-fault protection of equipment shall be provided for solidly grounded wye electric services of more than 150 volts to ground but not exceeding ____ volts phase-to-phase for each service disconnect rated 1000 amperes or more.

A) 500
B) 600
C) 750
D) 1000

Question 8

Critical care space served from ____ shall not be required to have circuits from the normal system.

A) a separate feeder service
B) two separate critical branch transfer switches
C) an alternate (backup) circuit system
D) a separate branch to panel board connection

Question 9

Requirements in 517.40(C) through 517.44 do not apply to freestanding buildings used as nursing homes and limited care facilities, provided that ____.

A) no electrical equipment for patient care is provided
B) no surgical treatment requiring general anesthesia is offered
C) no back-up battery power is required
D) no ambulance service is provided

Question 10

An alternate power source can be ____ driven by some form of prime mover(s).

A) solar panels
B) a secondary service line
C) wind turbines
D) on-site generator(s)

Question 11

The space within a patient room no less than 6 ft beyond the bed's perimeter (in its normal location), and extending vertically no less than 71.2 ft from the floor is defined as the ____.

A) critical care zone
B) electrical interference vicinity
C) safety zone
D) patient care vicinity

Question 12

A system of feeders and branch circuits supplying power for lighting, receptacles, and equipment essential for life safety that is automatically connected to alternate power sources by one or more transfer switches during interruption of the normal power source is called a ____.

A) vital systems backup
B) critical care branch
C) life safety branch
D) safety backup

Question 13

Demand calculations for generator set(s) sizing shall be based on the following: (1) prudent demand factors and historical data, (2) ____, (3) Article 220 feeder calculation procedures, or (4) any combination of the preceding.

A) average load
B) peak load
C) connected load
D) cable (material) capacity

Question 14

Receptacles located within the rooms, bathrooms, playrooms, activity rooms, and patient care areas of designated pediatric locations shall be either be listed tamper resistant or shall ____.

A) employ a listed tamper-resistant cover
B) be located at least 4 ft. above the floor
C) employ a special circuit breaker
D) have a draw of less than 40 amperes

Question 15

Branch circuits serving only special-purpose outlets or receptacles (such as portable X-ray outlets) do not require ____.

A) discrete grounding
B) service from the same distribution panel(s)
C) additional shielding
D) connection to an auxiliary or back up service

Question 16

The ____ of the essential electrical system shall supply power for lighting, receptacles, and equipment in a hospital.

A) critical care system
B) patient electrical network (PEN)
C) emergency patient care system
D) life safety branch

Question 17

Wet procedure locations are the areas in a patient care space where a procedure is performed that is normally subject to wet conditions while patients are present, including standing fluids on the floor or drenching of the work area, where either such condition ____.

A) is intimate to the patient or staff
B) could impinge on electrical equipment
C) carries the potential for arcing
D) also compromises wiring

Question 18

Each patient bed location shall have a minimum of ____ receptacles.

A) six
B) eight
C) ten
D) fourteen

Question 19

The critical branch should include blood, bone and tissue banks, critical care systems, and ____.

A) ambulance parking area illumination
B) nurse call systems
C) food storage areas
D) accounting systems

Question 20

Essential electrical systems for hospitals shall be comprised of ____ capable of supplying a limited amount of lighting and power service that is considered essential for life safety and effective hospital operation during the time the normal electrical service is interrupted for any reason.

A) two separate branches, which are both
B) three separate branches, which are all
C) one complete branch and an emergency auxiliary branch
D) four separate branches (two for lights and two for power service)

Question 21

One transfer switch shall be permitted to serve one or more branches or systems in a facility with a maximum demand on the essential electrical system of ____.

A) 100 kVA
B) 110 kVA
C) 125 kVA
D) 150 kVA

Question 22

Life safety branch installation and alternate power source connection shall provide that all functions (specified herein) be automatically restored to operation within ____ after interruption occurs.

A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) 45 seconds

Question 23

Flexible cords used in hazardous (classified) locations for connection of portable utilization equipment (including lamps operating at more than 8 volts between conductors) shall be of a type approved for ____.

A) damp conditions
B) peak voltages
C) extra-hard usage
D) current surges

Question 24

Any room (or location) storing flammable anesthetics or volatile flammable disinfecting agents is a ____ location from floor to ceiling.

A) Class I, Division 1
B) Class I, Division 2
C) Class II, Division 1
D) Class II, Division 2

Question 25

The flexible cord shall include a storage device that does not subject the cord to less than a ____ bending radius.

A) 2-in
B) 3-in
C) 4-in
D) 5-in