AAMI CABT Study Guide 2023 – Complete Multiple-Choice Review for the CABT Certification
Exam Questions and Answers
what is a otoscope used to view? a tool which shines a beam of light to help visualize and
examine the condition of the ear canal and eardrum
what are electrocardiographs used to measure? measure the electrical activity of the heart
What are thermometers used to measure? Used to measure a patients temperature
What's a patient scale used to measure? used to measure the weight of patients.
MRI scanner function MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and
radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body.
CT scan function that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements
taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned
object
X-Ray function Quick, painless test that produces images of the structures inside your body,
particularly your bones.
Mammography function Used to examine the human breast for diagnosis and screening.
The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer
"Angiograms" are used for ________: this device is used for recording pictures of blood
vessels
Ultrasound is used for makes images so that organs inside the body can be examined
,Bladder scanner is used to measure? non-invasive scan of the bladder. Used to measure the
amount of urine in the bladder.
Explain the function of a defibrillator devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an
electric pulse or shock to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia
Explain the function of a Infusion pump delivers fluids, such as nutrients and medications,
into a patient's body
Explain the function of a syringe pump used to gradually dispense or withdraw a specific
amount of fluids via syringe.
Explain the function of a PCA pump provide a more effective method of pain control than
periodic injections of narcotics
Explain the function of a Feeding pump controls the timing and amount of nutrition
delivered to a patient during enteral feeding.
Explain the function of a surgical laser Instruments that use light in place of a scalpel to cut
or treat tissue
Explain the function of a electrosurgical unit high-frequency electrical current to cut tissue
and control bleeding by causing coagulation
Explain the function of a medical ventilator machine that supports breathing. It's also called
a breathing machine or respirator
Explain the function of a Heart-Lung machine does the work both of the heart and the lungs
during open-heart surgery.
, Explain the function of a Intra-Aortic balloon pump helps the heart pump blood. This device
is inserted into the aorta
Explain the function of a Dialysis Machine filter a patient's blood to remove excess water
and waste products when the kidneys are damaged
Explain the function of a Radiant Warmer body warming device to provide heat to the
babies body
Explain the function of a Incubator enclosed apparatus providing a controlled environment
(heat and O2 levels) for the care and protection of premature or unusually small babies
Explain the function of a Auto tourniquet designed to stop blood flow to a specific surgical
site
Explain the function of a Surgical Robot allows doctors to perform many types of complex
procedures with more precision. Robotic surgery is usually associated with minimally invasive
surgery.
Explain the function of a Sequential compression device (SCD) helps to circulate blood in the
legs of immobile patients. An SCD works to increase circulation by gently compressing the legs.
used to warm blood (duh..) or other fluids, minimizing the risk of hypothermia Explain the
function of a Blood warmer
labor and delivery (L&D)/ Nurseries You would expect to find these device in which area of a
hospital?
Patient Monitors
Scales
Incubators
Exam Questions and Answers
what is a otoscope used to view? a tool which shines a beam of light to help visualize and
examine the condition of the ear canal and eardrum
what are electrocardiographs used to measure? measure the electrical activity of the heart
What are thermometers used to measure? Used to measure a patients temperature
What's a patient scale used to measure? used to measure the weight of patients.
MRI scanner function MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and
radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body.
CT scan function that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements
taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned
object
X-Ray function Quick, painless test that produces images of the structures inside your body,
particularly your bones.
Mammography function Used to examine the human breast for diagnosis and screening.
The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer
"Angiograms" are used for ________: this device is used for recording pictures of blood
vessels
Ultrasound is used for makes images so that organs inside the body can be examined
,Bladder scanner is used to measure? non-invasive scan of the bladder. Used to measure the
amount of urine in the bladder.
Explain the function of a defibrillator devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an
electric pulse or shock to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia
Explain the function of a Infusion pump delivers fluids, such as nutrients and medications,
into a patient's body
Explain the function of a syringe pump used to gradually dispense or withdraw a specific
amount of fluids via syringe.
Explain the function of a PCA pump provide a more effective method of pain control than
periodic injections of narcotics
Explain the function of a Feeding pump controls the timing and amount of nutrition
delivered to a patient during enteral feeding.
Explain the function of a surgical laser Instruments that use light in place of a scalpel to cut
or treat tissue
Explain the function of a electrosurgical unit high-frequency electrical current to cut tissue
and control bleeding by causing coagulation
Explain the function of a medical ventilator machine that supports breathing. It's also called
a breathing machine or respirator
Explain the function of a Heart-Lung machine does the work both of the heart and the lungs
during open-heart surgery.
, Explain the function of a Intra-Aortic balloon pump helps the heart pump blood. This device
is inserted into the aorta
Explain the function of a Dialysis Machine filter a patient's blood to remove excess water
and waste products when the kidneys are damaged
Explain the function of a Radiant Warmer body warming device to provide heat to the
babies body
Explain the function of a Incubator enclosed apparatus providing a controlled environment
(heat and O2 levels) for the care and protection of premature or unusually small babies
Explain the function of a Auto tourniquet designed to stop blood flow to a specific surgical
site
Explain the function of a Surgical Robot allows doctors to perform many types of complex
procedures with more precision. Robotic surgery is usually associated with minimally invasive
surgery.
Explain the function of a Sequential compression device (SCD) helps to circulate blood in the
legs of immobile patients. An SCD works to increase circulation by gently compressing the legs.
used to warm blood (duh..) or other fluids, minimizing the risk of hypothermia Explain the
function of a Blood warmer
labor and delivery (L&D)/ Nurseries You would expect to find these device in which area of a
hospital?
Patient Monitors
Scales
Incubators
