Module 6

Multiple Choice

Which gas is essential for sustaining life and is used in almost every clinical area?

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Helium

Multiple Choice

The color code of a nitrous oxide cylinder in India is:

• Black

• Blue

• White

• Grey

Multiple Choice

Which medical gas is used for powering pneumatic surgical tools?

• Medical air

• Heliox

• Nitrogen

• Entonox

Multiple Choice

The alarm system in a medical gas pipeline shows

• Billing errors

• Gas pressure deviations

• Patient count

• Cylinder size

Multiple Choice

Which device reduces the high pressure of a gas cylinder to usable pressure?

• Humidifier

• Vaporizer

• Flowmeter

• Pressure regulator

Multiple Choice

Entonox is a mixture of:

• 50% oxygen + 50% nitrous oxide

• 70% oxygen + 30% air

• 90% nitrogen + 10% oxygen

• 100% nitrous oxide

Multiple Choice

In a hospital, the vacuum (suction) pressure typically maintained is

• +50 kPa

• –50 to –60 kPa

• 0 kPa

• +30 kPa

Multiple Choice

Which medical gas outlet is used to administer breathing gases at bedside?

• CTS outlet

• AGSS outlet

• Oxygen outlet

• Vacuum outle

Multiple Choice

The manifold room for medical gases should have:

• No ventilation

• Air-conditioned environment

• Adequate natural ventilation

• Carpet flooring

Multiple Choice

Which gas is used to insufflate the abdomen during laparoscopic surgeries?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Helium

Multiple Choice

The primary goal of Facility Management in a hospital is to:

• Reduce patient waiting time

• Maintain safe, functional, and compliant infrastructure

• Improve hospital marketing

• Increase bed occupancy

Multiple Choice

Which team is responsible for maintaining medical equipment performance?

• HR Department

• Biomedical Engineering Department (BME)

• Finance Department

• Nursing Department

Multiple Choice

What type of maintenance is performed before a breakdown occurs?

• Corrective maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

• Emergency maintenance

• On-demand maintenance

Multiple Choice

A tool commonly used for tracking maintenance tasks and asset records is:

• HIS

• BMS

• CMMS

• PACS

Multiple Choice

The ideal frequency for testing hospital fire alarms and extinguishers is:

• Every 5 year

• Quarterly

• Monthly

• Only during NABH audits

Multiple Choice

HVAC systems in hospitals are essential for:

• Increasing electricity usage

• Maintaining indoor air quality & temperature

• Reducing staff workload

• Cleaning water supply

Multiple Choice

Which area requires negative pressure ventilation?

• Operation Theatre

• ICU

• Isolation rooms

• Pharmacy

Multiple Choice

Hospital waste management falls under which facility area?

• Medical services

• Hospitality services

• Support services

• Financial services

Multiple Choice

Water tank cleaning in hospitals should be done at least:

• Once every 2 years

• Every 6 months

• Only when contamination occurs

• Weekly

Multiple Choice

The Building Management System (BMS) in hospitals is used to control:

• Only OT equipment

• Billing counters

• HVAC, lighting, power systems

• Doctor schedules

Multiple Choice

The first step in planning a new hospital project is:

• Construction

• Equipment purchase

• Needs assessment & feasibility study

• Hiring staff

Multiple Choice

Which factor MOST influences the number of beds in a hospital design?

• Hospital canteen size

• Local population & disease pattern

• Number of doctors available

• Parking space

Multiple Choice

The circulation plan in a hospital ensures:

• Easy billing

• Smooth movement of patients, staff, and materials

• Lower electricity usage

• More waiting areas

Multiple Choice

Which area uses negative pressure to prevent airborne infection spread?

• NICU

• General ward

• Isolation room

• Pharmacy

Multiple Choice

The ideal location for a hospital’s outpatient department (OPD) is:

• Back side of hospital

• Upper floors

• Easily accessible near main entrance

• Next to mortuary

Multiple Choice

In healthcare facility planning, clean and dirty pathways are created to:

• Increase staff workload

• Reduce infection transmission

• Save construction cost

• Improve interior decoration

Multiple Choice

The “grey water” in a hospital refers to:

• Sewage from toilets

• Used water from sinks & showers

• Clean drinking water

• Sterile water supply

Multiple Choice

Structural load for a hospital building is generally higher because:

• Hospitals use heavy medical equipment

• Hospitals are always tall

• Hospitals are built on soft soil

• Hospitals have more windows

Multiple Choice

Which area in a hospital requires the highest air changes per hour (ACH)?

• OPD

• ICU

• Operation Theater

• Pharmacy

Multiple Choice

The most important factor in designing a hospital parking area is:

• Aesthetic lighting

• Aesthetic design
• Capacity for ambulance movement

• Proximity to public transport