The ASSE 6040 Standard applies to individuals who _______________ medical gas and vacuum systems.
A install
B perform inspections of new installations
C maintain
D verify - ANSWER maintain
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psia. What is the absolute pressure of a 50 psig (gauge p...
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The ASSE 6040 Standard applies to individuals who _______________ medical gas and vacuum systems.
A install
B perform inspections of new installations
C maintain
D verify - ANSWER maintain
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psia. What is the absolute pressure of a 50 psig (gauge
pressure) system at sea level?
A 64.7 psia
B 50 psia
C 34.7 psia
D 60 psia - ANSWER 64.7 psia
Medical Gas _______________________________ shall be able to describe how to find and implement
manufacturer specific maintenance requirements for the medical gas and vacuum system components
per ASSE 6000 Annex D and CGA E.10.
A Supplier or Distributor
B Maintenance Personnel
C Authority having jurisdiction
D Verifier or Inspector - ANSWER Maintenance Personnel
Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel shall be able to identify and describe the hazards resulting from
improper maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems, including:
, A Flow
B Cross Connections
C Contaminants
D All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
ASSE 6000 daily checks of bulk liquid systems include all of the following with the exception of
______________.
A Primary and Reserve (if equipped) Tank Contents
B Pressure Dew Point Temperature
C Leaks or Unusual Icing
D Proper pressure maintained - ANSWER Pressure Dew Point Temperature
Per ASSE 6000 Annex D typical maintenance procedures include _______________ checks of the Medical
Air Moisture removal system (after cooler, dryer drain, receiver drain, sight glass, etc.).
A Daily
B Weekly
C Monthly
D Annually - ANSWER Daily
All 50-55 psig medical gas outlets shall have a flow of _____ scfm with a max pressure drop of _____
psig.
A 1.0, 10
B 3.0, 10
C 3.5, 5
D 4.0, 20 - ANSWER 3.5, 5
Critical care oxygen and medical air outlets require _____ scfm for a 3 second burst (transient flow).
A 1.5
, B 2.0
C 4.5
D 6.0 - ANSWER 6.0
Medical Vacuum inlets should draw ______ scfm without reducing the system pressure below 12"Hg.
A 3.0
B 10.0
C 1.5
D 4.3 - ANSWER 3.0
ASSE 6000 recommends maintaining sufficient spare parts (from the original equipment manufacturer or
equivalent) to permit emergency service.
A TRUE
B FALSE - ANSWER TRUE
Per CGA E.10 improper practices with medical gas and vacuum can produce which hazard(s).
A Biological Pathogens
B Cryogenic or Pressure Hazards
C Electrical Hazards
D All of the above - ANSWER All of the above
Personnel involved in medical gas installations must have a current ASSE 6040 credential
A TRUE
B FALSE - ANSWER FALSE
____________ contamination from a medical air compressor, which may be blended with oxygen, can
pose a fire hazard.
A Particulate
B Nitrous Oxide
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