CABT Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting Questions and Answers

Question 1

A nurse reports a portable patient monitor will not power on. The technician confirms the device is plugged into a known-working wall outlet. What is the MOST logical next troubleshooting step?

Accepted Answer

Check the integrity of the power cord and its connection to the device.

Answer

Replace the main circuit board.

Answer

Disassemble the monitor's internal power supply.

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Test the device's internal battery voltage.

Question 2

When performing preventive maintenance on a defibrillator, a technician must verify the accuracy of the energy delivered during a shock. Which piece of test equipment is specifically designed for this measurement?

Accepted Answer

Defibrillator Analyzer

Answer

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

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Oscilloscope

Answer

Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) Analyzer

Question 3

A centrifuge in a clinical laboratory is reported to be vibrating excessively during operation. After confirming the unit is on a level surface, what is the most common operational cause of this issue?

Accepted Answer

An improperly balanced load

Answer

A failing motor bearing

Answer

Incorrect mains voltage

Answer

A worn-out lid gasket

Question 4

A biomedical technician is troubleshooting a complex medical imaging system and suspects the power supply module is faulty. The technician swaps the module with a known-good one from an identical system, and the fault is resolved. This troubleshooting technique is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Module substitution

Answer

Signal tracing

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Component-level repair

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Software diagnostics

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary objective of a scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

To ensure equipment safety and reduce the likelihood of failure.

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To respond to equipment failures as they occur.

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To train clinical staff on proper device usage.

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To exclusively perform software updates on devices.

Question 6

After completing a repair on a ventilator, what is the most critical final step a technician must perform before the device is returned to clinical service?

Accepted Answer

Perform and document a full performance verification and electrical safety test.

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Clean the exterior of the device.

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Order the replacement parts used during the repair.

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Inform the charge nurse that the repair is complete.

A nurse reports a portable patient monitor will not power on.The technician confirms the device is plugged into a known-working wall outlet.What is the MOST logical next troubleshooting step?

A nurse reports a portable patient monitor will not power on.
The technician confirms the device is plugged into a known-working wall outlet.
What is the MOST logical next troubleshooting step?