Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Certification Practice Exam

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• What technology is used for imaging inside the body without surgery?
• What is the primary cause of fires in hospitals?
• Why should mercury thermometers not be used in infant incubators?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of macroshock?
• What does the abbreviation PM stand for in Biomedical Equipment Management?
• What is the significance of calibration in biomedical equipment?
• What is the typical range of human body resistance?
• Who is primarily responsible for maintaining accurate equipment documentation?
• What organization is known for setting healthcare standards in the US?
• Which techniques are primarily used for signal isolation circuits in ECG inputs?
• The percentage of an external current flowing in the body from arm to arm that will pass through the myocardium is about:
• What does NFPA stand for?
• What primary function does an anesthesia machine serve during surgical procedures?
• What is the benefit of an expedited repair process in medical equipment management?
• Instrumentation amplifiers have which of the following characteristics in common?
• What differentiates a diagnostic device from a therapeutic device?
• How can maintenance documentation improve equipment reliability?
• Which of the following is a key concern regarding wireless medical devices?
• What is the function of a pulse oximeter?
• What does the term "intrinsically safe" refer to in biomedical equipment?
• What does clinical engineering involve?
• How often should a BMET perform preventative maintenance on critical devices?
• Which term is used to describe the ability of equipment to perform a specific function correctly?
• In troubleshooting equipment, what is the first step a technician should take?
• What is ventricular fibrillation?
• What does "end-of-life" indicate about medical equipment?
• The passage of electrical current into a cell will cause it to do what?
• When transporting neonates, what is the most important environmental parameter to maintain?
• How are child safe power outlets identified?
• What is one of the key reasons for auditing maintenance documentation?
• A "flat" EEG, that is, one without waves, could indicate what condition?
• According to the Life Safety Code, what features should a LIM include?
• What should a power system ground wire be heavy enough to carry?
• What is the main purpose of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)?
• What is the role of a service manual in equipment maintenance?
• The effectiveness of a medical equipment maintenance program can be evaluated by which factor?
• What is the purpose of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in relation to biomedical devices?
• What is the function of a defibrillator?
• What organization establishes the basic rules and provisions for the safe use of electricity in hospitals?
• Which aspect of equipment maintenance does documentation primarily affect?
• Which component is critical in the assessment of fire hazards in hospitals?
• The inductance of a coil is determined primarily by:
• What is the primary benefit of proper grounding in medical equipment?
• What is the purpose of a technical service agreement?
• In preparing a cord for a hospital grade plug, what should be done with the green lead?
• What is the purpose of the IEC 60601 standard?
• Which test is commonly utilized to evaluate the performance of imaging equipment?
• How are outlets for emergency power designated according to the Life Safety Code?
• What are potential hazards associated with laser surgical equipment?
• What role does documentation play in audits related to medical equipment?
• What does the calibration process primarily ensure in medical devices?
• When should a sink test be performed on an ECG input?
• What is the primary function of a ground fault interrupter?
• After being sterilized, devices from an ETO sterilizer must be aerated for how long?
• What is the main purpose of the risk management process in healthcare?
• Which statement regarding electrical current is true?
• The recommended test procedure for detecting electrical hazards in clinical settings is to:
• What is the body's first line of defense against electric shock?
• What is the significance of ISO 13485 in the medical device industry?
• The unit of inductance is the:
• What is the function of a hospital GFCI?
• What does "down-time" refer to regarding medical equipment?
• Why is inventory control significant for medical equipment?
• When should a BMET report equipment failure?
• What is the main benefit of maintaining service agreements for medical equipment?
• What can be a consequence of improper calibration in biomedical equipment?
• What are the three components of an ordinary fire?
• What color should a nitrous oxide gas cylinder be painted?
• Where should Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) be used in hospitals?
• Which of these devices is typically used for measuring blood glucose levels?
• According to JCAHO standards, how often must equipment in hospitals be tested?
• What is a primary benefit of maintaining a historical record of equipment performance?
• What is the function of telemetry in medical devices?
• Who compiles the GMP requirements for medical equipment?
• What basic electrical characteristic usually causes leakage currents in modern medical equipment?
• What ensures the continuity of biomedical equipment grounding?
• Which type of device is used to continuously monitor a patient's heart rate?
• What is the role of the Joint Commission regarding medical equipment?
• Which of the following is a type of critical care equipment?
• At what pressure does a steam sterilizer operate at 270 degrees Fahrenheit?
• In comparing the pressures within the heart, how does the right atrium pressure compare to the left atrium pressure?
• Power lockouts are necessary for which of the following situations?
• What is the primary role of a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)?
• Why is incorporating redundancy necessary in a hospital safety program?
• What is the purpose of sterilization in biomedical equipment maintenance?
• How are Class I medical devices characterized in terms of risk?
• Effective documentation can help avoid which of the following?
• What measurement unit is commonly used for the frequency of an electrical signal?
• When handling mercury, what is crucial to ensure safety?
• How does defibrillation function in cardiac devices?
• A common cause of ECG artifact is:
• Is maintenance documentation only relevant for compliance with regulations?
• What is the recommended interval for testing rental equipment according to standard safety protocols?
• In what frequency range does High Definition TV affect biomedical telemetry?
• What is the typical leakage current in a power cord per foot?
• What is the standard color code for 115 volt AC electrical service wiring for the hot, neutral, and ground wires, respectively?
• Which type of power supply is most commonly used in portable medical equipment?
• What is the purpose of software validation in the medical device sector?
• What color should an oxygen cylinder be painted?
• What is the approximate current level known to cause ventricular fibrillation in adult humans with epicardial contact?
• What is the primary role of a Biomedical Equipment Technology program?
• What is the purpose of a three-prong AC power plug when using portable medical equipment?
• Which method is commonly employed to test electrical safety in medical devices?
• What should be included in the maintenance documentation to maximize its effectiveness?
• Which of the following best describes invasive monitoring devices?
• What is the primary focus of safety protocols when working in a hospital setting?
• What are the lower chambers of the heart called?
• What can improper training lead to for BMETs?
• Which anesthetic agent is the most flammable?
• What does the term "life cycle cost" mean in the context of medical equipment?
• When testing solid state electrosurgical units, what is the best test load to use?
• In a medical technology context, what does "asset management" entail?
• What are test leads used for in biomedical equipment?
• What specific type of information should be documented after maintaining equipment?
• What is a potential consequence of using unapproved biomedical equipment?
• Oxygen and nitrous oxide compressed gas cylinders should not be stored:
• What is true about electrical leakage current?
• How does effective inventory control benefit healthcare facilities?
• How does thorough documentation impact regulatory compliance?
• Why are x-rays considered hazardous?
• What three basic groups should be considered in an overall hospital safety program?
• What does FDA stand for in the context of biomedical equipment?
• Which method is common for evaluating the usability of biomedical equipment?
• Which type of protective equipment is crucial for technicians working on high-voltage systems?
• What does an AC receptacle powered from an isolated power system indicate?
• Two coils are said to have mutual inductance when they are linked by:
• A device to change one form of energy into another form of energy is called a:
• What is the most common paper speed used for an ECG?
• In making an ECG, lead II configuration compares the potential difference between lead connections:
• According to the Life Safety Code, what should the emergency power system provide during a power failure?
• Source gas supplied to ventilators is not comfortable for patients to inhale unless it is:
• Which organization is primarily responsible for ensuring standards related to medical device safety?
• In the event of a failure of normal power, how quickly must the alternate source be connected to the load in a hospital's essential electrical system?
• What is typically the cause of death in accidents involving electrocution?
• What component is essential for the safe operation of medical electrical equipment?
• How is macroshock best defined in the context of biomedical equipment?
• What type of leakage test should be performed on a patient monitor in a hospital?
• What is the safe "direct to the heart" current level?
• What is a primary function of telemetry in monitoring systems?
• What basic dangers must be considered when dealing with electrical safety?
• What outcome does a well-established CAPA process provide?
• Why is proper documentation important in equipment maintenance?
• What is the consequence of ignoring proper sterilization procedures for medical devices?
• What is the "threshold of feeling" current level at 60 Hz from hand to hand?
• In what two ways can electrical currents flowing through the body affect tissues?
• In which line should a fuse be placed for safety?
• What is the fundamental difference between codes and standards?
• What two basic electrical safety tests should be performed on line powered equipment?
• What function does a ventilator serve in medical settings?
• What is a common method of avoiding electrical hazards when servicing medical equipment?
• What is the importance of identifying electrical hazards in hospital environments?
• What does total lung capacity consist of?
• When dealing with electrical safety, which of the following is NOT a common risk factor?
• Which of the following locations should not allow cellular phones?
• Describe the term "biomedical signal."
• What is a crash cart used for in healthcare?
• What is the primary electrical safety problem present in modern hospitals?
• How does a service-oriented architecture (SOA) benefit healthcare IT systems?
• What does the acronym “BMET” stand for?
• Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a BMET?
• Why is proper training important for Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs)?
• What is the standard color coding for 115 VAC ground, neutral, and hot wires?
• What is an infusion pump used for in healthcare?
• Which items are considered critical care equipment?
• What is electromagnetic interference (EMI) in medical facilities?
• The human body's "can't let go" reaction to 60Hz current begins at approximately what current?
• What is the main purpose of biomedical equipment validation?
• What should a BMET do if equipment does not pass safety testing?
• What is the pressure inside a full oxygen cylinder at room temperature approximately?
• What does a "UL" label on an instrument's power cord signify?
• What does CAPA stand for in biomedical equipment management?
• What is the major hazard to the body from scattered or reflected laser radiation?
• What type of maintenance is emphasized for ensuring medical equipment safety?
• What type of radiation do film badges in imaging areas monitor?
• What does preventative maintenance entail for medical devices?
• What testing protocol must be followed for rental and loaner equipment based on JCAHO standards?
• Why is historical equipment performance information valuable?
• Which type of medical device is specifically intended for treatment?
• Which of the following is a consequence of inadequate maintenance documentation?
• In which scenario is EMI notably a concern in healthcare?
• If the internal resistance of the human body is taken to be 500 ohms, how much current could be made to flow through the body from an ordinary 120 volt AC power supply?
• When calibrating a medical device, what should be checked first?
• What could potentially cause hazardous leakage currents in biomedical equipment?
• Where does the majority of heating occur on the dispersive electrode during an electro-surgical procedure?
• According to the Life Safety Code, what is the minimum required retention force for the grounding contact of power receptacles in patient care areas?
• What is the difference between non-invasive and invasive monitoring devices?
• Why must BMETs have a solid understanding of human anatomy and physiology?
• In electrical safety testing, which test evaluates insulation resistance?
• How does wireless technology impact medical devices?
• When is the red light outside an x-ray room on?
• What does the term "microshock" refer to?
• What should a BMET do if a device has injured a patient?