CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Healthcare IT and Networking Questions and Answers

Question 1

A BMET is troubleshooting a networked medical device that is failing to transmit patient data to the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
The device has a valid IP address and can ping other devices on the same subnet.
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect VLAN assignment

Answer

A faulty Ethernet cable

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An IP address conflict

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A misconfigured subnet mask

Question 2

Which healthcare data standard is primarily used for the exchange, storage, and retrieval of medical images and related information?

Accepted Answer

DICOM

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HL7

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HIPAA

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ICD-10

Question 3

A hospital is implementing a new fleet of infusion pumps that will integrate directly with the EHR. To ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the patient data being transmitted wirelessly, which of the following security measures is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Implementing WPA2/WPA3 encryption

Answer

Physical locks on the devices

Answer

Disabling all audible alarms

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Assigning static IP addresses

Question 4

A user reports that a newly installed patient monitor in a specific room cannot connect to the central monitoring station. The monitor works correctly when connected in an adjacent room. What is the FIRST step a BMET should take to troubleshoot this network-related problem?

Accepted Answer

Check the network wall port and patch cable in the problematic room.

Answer

Replace the patient monitor.

Answer

Reconfigure the central station software.

Answer

Contact the manufacturer for remote support.

Question 5

What is the primary function of the Health Level Seven (HL7) standard in a healthcare environment?

Accepted Answer

To provide a framework for exchanging, integrating, and retrieving electronic health information.

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To define the physical characteristics of network cables.

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To mandate specific cybersecurity software for all medical devices.

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To standardize the format and resolution of medical imaging files.

Question 6

Under the HIPAA Security Rule, which of the following is considered a 'technical safeguard' for protecting electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) on medical devices?

Accepted Answer

Implementing access controls, such as unique user logins.

Answer

Developing a security awareness and training program for staff.

Answer

Positioning a device's screen to prevent public viewing.

Answer

Locking the door to the room where the device is stored.