BTC Emergency Procedures & Response 3

Question 1

A ventilator alarm sounds 'Low Minute Volume' during an emergency. Which parameter should the biomedical technician check first?

Accepted Answer

Circuit tubing for disconnection or leaks

Answer

Circuit disconnection or leaks are the most common cause of low minute volume alarms and represent an immediate patient safety hazard.

Question 2

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical equipment fire in a biomedical equipment room?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers are rated for energized electrical equipment fires and use non-conductive agents such as CO2 or dry chemical.

Question 3

When an IV infusion pump alarms 'Occlusion Downstream' during emergency drug delivery, the technician should:

Accepted Answer

Inspect the IV line distal to the pump for kinks or closed clamps

Answer

A downstream occlusion alarm indicates a blockage between the pump and patient; inspecting the IV line for kinks or closed clamps resolves the most common causes.

Question 4

In an emergency, which action should be taken if a medical device's ground wire is found to be broken?

Accepted Answer

Tag it out of service and remove it from patient care immediately

Answer

A broken ground wire creates a risk of electrical shock to the patient; the device must be immediately removed from service and tagged for repair.

Question 5

During a hospital disaster drill, which biomedical technician duty has highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring life-support and critical-care equipment is functional

Answer

Ensuring that life-support and critical-care equipment is operational is the biomedical technician's highest priority during any disaster scenario.

(BTC) Biomedical Technician Certification Practice Test

(BTC) Biomedical Technician Certification Practice Test

BTC Emergency Procedures & Response 3