Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards
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When calibrating a hand-held dynamometer for applied kinesiology muscle testing, what is the recommended verification frequency?
Answer: Annually or per manufacturer specification
Dynamometers should be calibrated annually or per manufacturer specification to ensure consistent and reliable force measurements.
A drop-piece table mechanism fails to release properly during an AK adjustment. The FIRST corrective step should be:
Answer: Clean and lubricate the drop mechanism according to the service manual
Cleaning and lubricating the drop mechanism per the service manual is the appropriate first corrective step before considering more invasive repairs.
Which feature is most critical when selecting a treatment table for applied kinesiology procedures requiring position changes during muscle testing?
Answer: Sectional adjustability with locking mechanisms
Sectional adjustability with locking mechanisms allows precise positioning for different muscle tests while maintaining patient stability and safety.
Cold laser (LLLT) therapy units used as adjunctive AK treatment require what documentation before each use?
Answer: Wavelength and power output log
Wavelength and power output must be logged before each use to ensure dosimetry accuracy and maintain treatment records.
A TENS unit electrode pad used in AK therapy shows reduced adhesion. The correct response is:
Answer: Replace the electrode pad immediately
Electrode pads with reduced adhesion deliver inconsistent current and should be replaced immediately to ensure safe and effective therapy.
When storing an ultrasound therapy device overnight, the transducer cable should be:
Answer: Loosely coiled without kinking
Loosely coiling the transducer cable without kinking prevents internal wire damage and extends equipment lifespan.
Which documentation is legally required to be on file before operating electrical therapeutic equipment in a clinical AK setting?
Answer: Current biomedical inspection certificate
A current biomedical inspection certificate confirms the device meets safety standards and is legally required for clinical operation of electrical therapeutic equipment.