Urban Planning and Hospital Facilities

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What is the primary goal of air-conditioning?

To control temperature, humidity, and other parameters (correct)

To install artificial ventilation systems

To reduce the volume of the building

To increase the size of the rooms

What is the relationship between the cost of air-conditioning and the volume of the building?

The cost increases as the volume of the building increases (correct)

The cost decreases as the volume of the building increases

The cost is independent of the building's design

The cost has no relationship with the volume of the building

What is the primary reason for restricting air-conditioning to the minimum?

To reduce the cost of air-conditioning (correct)

To improve air hygiene

To install artificial ventilation systems

To increase the volume of the building

What is the main factor to be considered in hospitals, which is not considered in other buildings?

Air hygiene Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic principle to be adhered to in hospitals?

To prevent the transmission of contaminated air from one part of the hospital to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for limiting the size of windows in hospitals?

To prevent overheating of the building in summer Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider when planning hospital facilities?

Proximity of sources of noise such as airfields or rail tracks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of calculating total bed requirements in a hospital?

To meet the needs of the population in the larger catchment area Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal bed occupancy rate in a hospital?

85% Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of planning two separate hospitals of 400 beds each instead of a single one of 800 beds?

It allows for better functional efficiency and future expansion Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor to consider when determining the size of a hospital?

The need of each area Signup and view all the answers

Why is a very large hospital of 1000 beds or more considered unwieldy to operate?

It is difficult to manage and operate efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the hospital administration regarding diagnostic and therapeutic equipment?

Purchasing them separately Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in the construction contract of a hospital?

Plant and equipment attached to the buildings or mechanical services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a subcommittee in the context of hospital equipment planning?

To separate opinion based on good information from that based on personal preferences Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment is a boiler an example of?

Plant and equipment attached to the buildings or mechanical services Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the category of general purpose furniture and appliances in a hospital?

Office machines and computer equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the contractor in a hospital construction project?

Installing plant and equipment attached to the buildings or mechanical services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of zoning in the OT suite?

To minimize the risk of infection Signup and view all the answers

Which zone is designed around the aseptic zone?

Clean Zone Signup and view all the answers

What is located in the clean zone?

Patient holding and preparation area, clean supplies, and anesthesia rooms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the protective zone?

To provide a barrier between the OT suite and the rest of the hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is required in the sterile zone?

Full aseptic conditions and sterile instruments Signup and view all the answers

Where should a darkroom facility be located?

In the clean zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal temperature range for an operating room?

18-20 degree Celsius Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for the lighting system in an operation theatre?

It should be capable of penetrating to the bottom of deep cavities Signup and view all the answers

Why are electrical outlets placed 5 feet above the floor in an operation theatre?

To be above the level of a possible concentration of inflammable anesthetic gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of outlets recommended in an operating room?

6 outlets Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an Essential power supply in an operation theatre?

To provide backup power during emergencies Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for an Essential power supply to become operational in an operation theatre?

7 seconds Signup and view all the answers