BMET CDC Set A Volume 1 Questions
and Answers Already Passed
What is the primary function of a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)?
a) To manage hospital finances
b) To design new medical equipment
✔✔c) To maintain, repair, and calibrate medical equipment to ensure its proper functioning
d) To administer medical treatments to patients
Why is it important for a BMET to follow manufacturer specifications when repairing medical
equipment?
a) To reduce repair costs
✔✔b) To ensure the equipment is repaired according to safety standards and maintains its
intended functionality
c) To speed up the repair process
d) To reduce the amount of paperwork
What is the purpose of calibration in medical equipment maintenance?
a) To clean medical devices
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,✔✔b) To ensure that medical equipment provides accurate readings and performs correctly
c) To improve the aesthetics of equipment
d) To speed up the equipment's operation
Why should a BMET be familiar with hospital safety regulations?
a) To make hospital decisions
✔✔b) To ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare workers when working with medical
equipment
c) To manage hospital finances
d) To help design new medical equipment
What is the role of preventative maintenance for medical equipment?
a) To increase the cost of repairs
b) To minimize the number of available devices
✔✔c) To extend the life of equipment and prevent costly repairs by detecting issues early
d) To decrease the need for medical personnel
Why is it important for a BMET to document maintenance and repairs performed on equipment?
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,✔✔a) To track the service history of equipment and maintain compliance with healthcare
regulations
b) To reduce the workload of healthcare providers
c) To avoid conducting repairs
d) To maintain patient records
What is the first step a BMET should take when troubleshooting a piece of medical equipment?
a) Replace all components
b) Call the manufacturer
✔✔c) Perform a visual inspection to identify any obvious issues such as loose connections or
damaged components
d) Remove the device from service immediately
How does grounding medical equipment help in preventing electrical hazards?
a) It increases electrical resistance
✔✔b) It directs any excess electrical current safely to the ground, preventing electrical shocks or
fires
c) It improves the performance of electrical components
d) It reduces the cost of repairs
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, Why should a BMET be knowledgeable in electrical safety standards?
✔✔a) To prevent accidents and ensure the safe operation of electrical medical equipment
b) To improve electrical efficiency
c) To increase the hospital’s electrical power supply
d) To reduce the cost of electrical components
What is the purpose of a preventive maintenance schedule for medical equipment?
a) To save on electricity costs
✔✔b) To ensure that medical devices are serviced regularly, reducing downtime and maintaining
optimal performance
c) To increase the frequency of equipment breakdowns
d) To lower the cost of equipment replacements
Why is it important to use the correct tools when repairing medical equipment?
a) To speed up the repair process
✔✔b) To avoid damage to the equipment and ensure a proper repair
c) To reduce the repair cost
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and Answers Already Passed
What is the primary function of a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)?
a) To manage hospital finances
b) To design new medical equipment
✔✔c) To maintain, repair, and calibrate medical equipment to ensure its proper functioning
d) To administer medical treatments to patients
Why is it important for a BMET to follow manufacturer specifications when repairing medical
equipment?
a) To reduce repair costs
✔✔b) To ensure the equipment is repaired according to safety standards and maintains its
intended functionality
c) To speed up the repair process
d) To reduce the amount of paperwork
What is the purpose of calibration in medical equipment maintenance?
a) To clean medical devices
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,✔✔b) To ensure that medical equipment provides accurate readings and performs correctly
c) To improve the aesthetics of equipment
d) To speed up the equipment's operation
Why should a BMET be familiar with hospital safety regulations?
a) To make hospital decisions
✔✔b) To ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare workers when working with medical
equipment
c) To manage hospital finances
d) To help design new medical equipment
What is the role of preventative maintenance for medical equipment?
a) To increase the cost of repairs
b) To minimize the number of available devices
✔✔c) To extend the life of equipment and prevent costly repairs by detecting issues early
d) To decrease the need for medical personnel
Why is it important for a BMET to document maintenance and repairs performed on equipment?
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,✔✔a) To track the service history of equipment and maintain compliance with healthcare
regulations
b) To reduce the workload of healthcare providers
c) To avoid conducting repairs
d) To maintain patient records
What is the first step a BMET should take when troubleshooting a piece of medical equipment?
a) Replace all components
b) Call the manufacturer
✔✔c) Perform a visual inspection to identify any obvious issues such as loose connections or
damaged components
d) Remove the device from service immediately
How does grounding medical equipment help in preventing electrical hazards?
a) It increases electrical resistance
✔✔b) It directs any excess electrical current safely to the ground, preventing electrical shocks or
fires
c) It improves the performance of electrical components
d) It reduces the cost of repairs
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, Why should a BMET be knowledgeable in electrical safety standards?
✔✔a) To prevent accidents and ensure the safe operation of electrical medical equipment
b) To improve electrical efficiency
c) To increase the hospital’s electrical power supply
d) To reduce the cost of electrical components
What is the purpose of a preventive maintenance schedule for medical equipment?
a) To save on electricity costs
✔✔b) To ensure that medical devices are serviced regularly, reducing downtime and maintaining
optimal performance
c) To increase the frequency of equipment breakdowns
d) To lower the cost of equipment replacements
Why is it important to use the correct tools when repairing medical equipment?
a) To speed up the repair process
✔✔b) To avoid damage to the equipment and ensure a proper repair
c) To reduce the repair cost
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