BTC Medical Equipment Maintenance

Question 1

What is the primary goal of preventive maintenance on medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unexpected failures and ensure reliability

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To reduce hospital staffing needs

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To eliminate the need for calibration

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To extend warranty periods

Question 2

Which step is essential when calibrating a medical device?

Accepted Answer

Following manufacturer guidelines

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Guessing based on previous usage

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Skipping calibration to save time

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Adjusting settings randomly

Question 3

Why is electrical safety testing critical for medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

To prevent electrical shock and malfunctions

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To check device color coding

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To increase power consumption

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To make devices operate faster

Question 4

What should be done first when a medical device fails during patient use?

Accepted Answer

Remove the device from service

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Continue using the device with adjustments

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Ignore the malfunction and continue use

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Increase power supply to the device

Question 5

What is the best way to prevent contamination when servicing medical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Follow disinfection protocols

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Avoid wearing gloves

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Use unclean tools

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Skip cleaning for non-invasive devices

Question 6

Why is documentation important in medical equipment maintenance?

Accepted Answer

To track maintenance history and ensure compliance

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To increase paperwork

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To reduce the need for repairs

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To allow unauthorized repairs