Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards
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In an AK clinic, disposable needle sharps from acupuncture adjunct therapy must be disposed in:
Answer: Puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers approved by OSHA
OSHA mandates that all sharps be disposed of in puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers to prevent needlestick injuries and biohazard exposure.
When testing a new table's drop-piece tension prior to clinical use, the practitioner should:
Answer: Adjust tension to match patient's estimated body mass and perform test drops without a patient
Pre-use testing involves adjusting tension to the appropriate range and performing test drops unloaded to confirm proper release without risking patient injury.
Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback equipment used adjunctively in AK must undergo routine electrode impedance checks because:
Answer: Excessive electrode impedance introduces artifact and degrades signal quality
High electrode impedance introduces noise and artifact into EMG recordings, making muscle activity data unreliable for AK evaluation.
A photobiomodulation (red light therapy) device panel shows one LED cluster not illuminating. The practitioner should:
Answer: Tag the device out of service and contact the manufacturer for repair
A non-functioning LED cluster means the device is no longer delivering specified dosimetry; it must be taken out of service until repaired.
What is the purpose of the 'challenge' technique in AK, and how does equipment placement relate to it?
Answer: Placing a substance near the patient to observe muscle strength change through neurological reflexes
In AK, a challenge involves placing a substance near or on the patient to observe whether it weakens or strengthens a muscle, based on neurological reflex theory.
Which action BEST prevents cross-contamination when using shared muscle testing equipment across multiple patients?
Answer: Using disposable barriers or EPA-registered disinfectant wipes between patients
Disposable barriers or EPA-registered disinfectant wipes provide evidence-based surface decontamination appropriate for non-critical clinical equipment.
A sound therapy device used in AK sessions produces an unexpected high-pitched noise during operation. The practitioner should:
Answer: Discontinue use and investigate whether the anomaly indicates malfunction
Unexpected sounds during device operation can indicate hardware malfunction; continued use risks equipment failure or patient harm and warrants investigation.