CBET Public Safety and Regulations 4

Question 1

Under NFPA 99, which category of healthcare facility has the highest risk level requiring the most stringent electrical safety standards?

Accepted Answer

Category 1

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Category 2

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Category 3

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Category 4

Question 2

A BMET discovers that a ventilator's power cord has a damaged third prong (ground pin). The BEST immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Tag the device out of service and remove it from clinical use

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Tape the cord and return the device to service

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Use a two-prong adapter until repairs can be scheduled

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Continue using the device since the ground is a redundant safety measure

Question 3

Which FDA regulation class typically applies to life-sustaining devices such as pacemakers, requiring the highest level of regulatory control?

Accepted Answer

Class III

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Class I

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Class II

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Class IV

Question 4

A hospital's biomedical department receives a Medical Device Report (MDR) obligation. This obligation is triggered when a device:

Accepted Answer

Has caused or contributed to a serious injury or death

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Requires routine maintenance ahead of schedule

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Fails a preventive maintenance inspection

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Is recalled by the manufacturer for cosmetic defects

Question 5

The Joint Commission's Environment of Care (EC) standards require medical equipment management programs to include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Risk-based selection criteria for preventive maintenance intervals

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Mandatory daily inspection of all patient care equipment

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On-site repair of all devices within 24 hours

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Annual replacement of all Class II devices

Question 6

According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which personal protective equipment is required when a BMET services equipment contaminated with blood?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate PPE including gloves and face protection as needed

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Safety glasses only

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Gloves only

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N95 respirator and full-body suit only

Question 7

Which standard specifies that the maximum allowable leakage current for chassis-to-ground on patient care equipment (normal condition) is 300 µA?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1

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NFPA 70

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IEC 62353

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OSHA 29 CFR 1910