CBET Preventive Maintenance and Calibration

Question 1

Which document typically defines the required PM interval for a medical device in a US hospital?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer's service manual

Answer

Hospital billing records

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Patient intake form

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State pharmacy license

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of calibrating a clinical thermometer used in patient care?

Accepted Answer

To verify its accuracy against a known reference standard

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To extend battery life

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To sterilize the probe

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To reduce electromagnetic interference

Question 3

Which organization publishes ANSI/AAMI standards relevant to biomedical equipment maintenance in the US?

Accepted Answer

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

Answer

American Dental Association (ADA)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 4

A BMET is performing a PM on an infusion pump. Which test is most critical for patient safety?

Accepted Answer

Flow rate accuracy test

Answer

Keypad illumination check

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Speaker volume check

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Label legibility inspection

Question 5

What does 'equipment management inventory' primarily track in a biomed program?

Accepted Answer

Every device's location, PM schedule, and service history

Answer

Staff vacation schedules

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Patient discharge times

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Hospital supply chain pricing

Question 6

Which electrical safety test measures the current that could flow through a patient connected to a device?

Accepted Answer

Patient leakage current test

Answer

Ground resistance test

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Insulation resistance test

Answer

Line voltage measurement