BTC Quality Assurance & Standards 3

Question 1

In a medical equipment management program, what does 'risk-based maintenance' prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Allocating maintenance resources based on the device's risk to patient safety

Answer

Risk-based maintenance focuses resources on devices where failure would pose the greatest threat to patient safety, using risk scoring to prioritize schedules.

Question 2

Which document type formally describes the step-by-step process a technician must follow when performing a preventive maintenance task?

Accepted Answer

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Answer

An SOP provides detailed, standardized instructions ensuring that maintenance tasks are performed consistently and in compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.

Question 3

Under JCAHO/TJC Environment of Care standards, a hospital's medical equipment management plan must include:

Accepted Answer

Criteria for identifying, evaluating, and maintaining equipment on the inventory

Answer

TJC EC.02.04.01 requires that the medical equipment management plan define criteria for identifying, evaluating, and creating an inventory with maintenance activities.

Question 4

An audit trail in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is important because it:

Accepted Answer

Provides a verifiable record of all actions taken on a work order for compliance purposes

Answer

An audit trail captures every change, approval, and action in a CMMS, supporting regulatory compliance, root cause analysis, and accountability.

Question 5

IEC 60601-1 primarily establishes requirements for:

Accepted Answer

General safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment

Answer

IEC 60601-1 is the fundamental international standard defining general safety and essential performance requirements for medical electrical equipment.

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BTC Quality Assurance & Standards 3