CBET Public Safety and Regulations 5

Question 1

A hospital is evaluating whether to include a newly purchased infusion pump in its equipment management program. According to a risk-based approach, which factor is MOST important in making this determination?

Accepted Answer

The potential risk to patients if the device fails

Answer

A risk-based equipment management approach prioritizes patient risk upon device failure as the primary factor when deciding on inclusion and maintenance strategy.

Question 2

A Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) requirement obligates hospitals to report device-related serious injuries to:

Accepted Answer

Both the FDA and the device manufacturer

Answer

Under the SMDA, user facilities must report serious injuries caused by medical devices to both the FDA and the manufacturer within 10 working days.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in patient care areas?

Accepted Answer

To detect current leakage to ground and interrupt the circuit to prevent shock

Answer

A GFCI continuously monitors current flow and trips the circuit when it detects as little as 4–6 mA of ground fault current, protecting against electrocution.

Question 4

Which NFPA 99 requirement applies specifically to wet locations in healthcare facilities such as hydrotherapy areas?

Accepted Answer

GFCI protection is required for all receptacles

Answer

NFPA 99 requires GFCI protection on all receptacles in wet procedure locations to reduce electrocution risk in areas where water is routinely present.

Question 5

An alarm fatigue situation in an ICU poses a patient safety risk. According to The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals, hospitals should address alarm safety by:

Accepted Answer

Establishing policies to manage alarm systems, including setting default parameters

Answer

TJC NPSG.06.01.01 requires hospitals to establish policies and procedures for managing alarms, including setting appropriate default alarm parameters for clinical areas.

CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Practice Test

CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Practice Test

CBET Public Safety and Regulations 5