Preventive Maintenance and Calibration Flashcards
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A BMET discovers a device failed its PM electrical safety test. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Remove the device from service and tag it out until repaired
A failed safety test means the device poses a risk; removing and tagging it out prevents use until the fault is corrected and re-tested.
What information is typically recorded in a PM completion report?
Answer: Date, technician ID, tests performed, results, and any parts replaced
PM documentation creates an auditable service record demonstrating the device was inspected, tested, and found safe on a specific date.
Which tool is used to measure ground wire resistance during electrical safety testing?
Answer: Electrical safety analyzer
An electrical safety analyzer (such as a Fluke or Rigel unit) measures ground resistance, leakage currents, and line voltage in one instrument.
What does a 'risk-based PM program' use to prioritize maintenance frequency?
Answer: Device criticality, failure consequences, and maintenance history
Risk-based programs assign higher PM priority to life-sustaining or high-risk devices and extend intervals for low-risk equipment with good histories.
A pulse oximeter reads 94% SpO2 but a co-oximeter blood gas shows 99%. What is the most likely cause?
Answer: The SpO2 probe needs cleaning or replacement
A dirty or damaged probe causes inaccurate SpO2 readings; cleaning or replacing the probe is the first corrective step before further investigation.
Which JCAHO/TJC standard requires hospitals to maintain a medical equipment management plan?
Answer: EC.02.04.01
TJC standard EC.02.04.01 requires organizations to manage medical equipment risks through an equipment management program including PM and inspection.