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Technicians in the _____ department perform safety inspections and functional tests on equipment. - Answer- Biomedical engineering When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, it must be safety checked by a ____ before it is cleared for patient use. - Answer- Biomedical technician Who requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? - Answer- Joint Commission All patient care equipment dispensed for use must be considered _____, and handled as such, regardless of its appearance. - Answer- Contaminated Technicians in the _____ department perform safety inspections and functional tests on equipment. - Answer- Biomedical engineering When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, it must be safety checked by a ____ before it is cleared for patient use. - Answer- Biomedical technician Who requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? - Answer- Joint Commission All patient care equipment dispensed for use must be considered _____, and handled as such, regardless of its appearance. - Answer- Contaminated What common item of patient care equipment limits the development of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Peripheral Edema in immobile patients? - Answer- Sequential compression unit Disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be: - Answer- Discarded at point of use When should equipment be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords? - Answer- Every time the equipment is cleaned If an equipment malfunction causes harm to patients, it should be: - Answer- Returned immediately to the biomedical department. Patient care equipment should be stored in a ____ condition - Answer- Ready to use. Patient care equipment is typically stored: - Answer- In the Central Service department.