MS Equipment Operation & Maintenance 2

Question 1

When a portable ECG machine displays a 'lead off' alert, what is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Electrode detachment or poor skin contact

Answer

A 'lead off' alert typically indicates that one or more electrodes have become detached or have poor contact with the patient's skin.

Question 2

Which cleaning agent is generally recommended for disinfecting reusable blood pressure cuffs?

Accepted Answer

70% isopropyl alcohol wipes

Answer

70% isopropyl alcohol wipes are commonly recommended for disinfecting blood pressure cuffs as they are effective against pathogens and safe for the material.

Question 3

A pulse oximeter is giving inconsistent readings on a patient with cold extremities. What is the best corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Warm the patient's extremity before re-testing

Answer

Poor peripheral perfusion from cold extremities reduces blood flow to the finger, causing unreliable readings; warming the site improves circulation.

Question 4

What does the term 'preventive maintenance' mean in a clinical equipment context?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled inspections and servicing to prevent failures

Answer

Preventive maintenance refers to regularly scheduled inspections, calibrations, and servicing designed to prevent equipment failures before they occur.

Question 5

A medical scribe notices the dictation headset has crackling audio. What should the scribe do first?

Accepted Answer

Check and reseat cable connections before reporting to IT

Answer

Checking cable connections is a simple first troubleshooting step; if the issue persists, it should be reported to IT or biomedical engineering.

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

(MS) Medical Scribe Certification Practice Test

MS Equipment Operation & Maintenance 2