Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards

A psychologist receives a new computerized cognitive assessment system. Before administering it to clients, what is the MOST critical initial step?

Answer: Review the technical manual, complete administration training, and verify hardware meets minimum specifications

Before using any new assessment system clinically, the psychologist must complete recommended training and confirm the hardware environment meets specifications to ensure valid administration.

Which action BEST protects client data when a therapist's laptop used for telehealth sessions is lost or stolen?

Answer: Full-disk encryption combined with remote wipe capability

Full-disk encryption renders data inaccessible without the decryption key, and remote wipe allows erasure of PHI if the device cannot be recovered.

A psychologist notices the audio recording function on a therapy session documentation device is cutting out intermittently. After checking the microphone, what is the NEXT diagnostic step?

Answer: Check available storage space, as insufficient storage can cause intermittent recording failures

Insufficient storage space is a common cause of intermittent recording failures; checking and freeing storage should precede hardware replacement.

A psychologist supervising a training clinic must establish a maintenance schedule for assessment equipment. Which interval is GENERALLY recommended for calibrating electronic psychophysiological instruments?

Answer: Annually or per manufacturer specifications, whichever is more frequent

Professional standards and manufacturer specifications typically require at least annual calibration of psychophysiological instruments to maintain measurement accuracy.

During a neurofeedback session, the client accidentally pulls on the electrode lead wires. The psychologist should FIRST:

Answer: Stop the session, inspect the leads and electrode impedances, and re-establish signal integrity before resuming

Physical disruption to leads can cause loose connections and inaccurate feedback; verifying signal integrity before resuming protects both equipment and clinical data.

A school psychologist uses a tablet for administering a standardized assessment. The screen cracked but the display remains functional. What should the psychologist do?

Answer: Remove the tablet from clinical use, document the damage, and arrange repair or replacement before further testing

A cracked screen poses safety risks from glass fragments and may affect display accuracy, compromising test validity and client safety if used without repair.

What is the MAIN advantage of using a dedicated, air-gapped workstation for storing sensitive neuropsychological assessment data?

Answer: It eliminates network-based attack vectors, significantly reducing unauthorized access risk

An air-gapped workstation has no network connection, removing the primary pathway for remote cyberattacks and unauthorized data exfiltration.