Biomedical Engineering Week Activity

True or False: Smart IV pumps can prevent overdoses by using drug limits set in a library.

What is the primary role of a biomedical engineer in a hospital?

What’s one ethical responsibility of a biomedical engineer in a hospital?

Which organization in Canada regulates medical devices for safety and effectiveness?

What year was the first artificial pacemaker implanted in a human?

Which role is MOST responsible for deciding whether a device should be replaced or repaired?

Which color code is typically used for medical-grade oxygen outlets?

Why should you avoid using extension cords with medical devices?

Which is a key risk during a power outage in a hospital?

Which famous inventor contributed to the early development of ECG machines?

What is the maximum allowable leakage current for a patient-applied part in a Class I medical device?

Which professional body supports clinical engineers in Canada?

Which of the following is NOT typically a part of a clinical engineer's risk assessment?

True or False: Clinical engineers can participate in hospital capital planning for equipment purchases.

True or False: Biomedical engineers can help assess the cybersecurity risk of medical devices.

Which of these is a typical component of a defibrillator?

True or False: A defibrillator must pass both electrical safety and functional performance checks during PM.

Which of the following is a common reason for equipment failure?

What should be your first step if a staff member reports a "burning smell" from a device?

True or False: Clinical engineers work directly with patients.

Which of the following is a life-support device?

What is the purpose of a device asset tag?

Which of the following is NOT a medical device according to Health Canada?

What parameter does a pulse oximeter measure?

Which is a common cybersecurity threat to medical equipment?

Which of these medical devices uses ultrasound technology?

What’s often included in a PM checklist?

Which of the following could delay a medical device repair unnecessarily?

What’s the best way to document a recurring fault that you can’t replicate?

Why is preventative maintenance important?

Which modality uses ionizing radiation?

What does ‘air gap’ refer to in medical cybersecurity?

Which document outlines the frequency of PM for a device?

If a medical device won’t power on, what’s the first thing you check?

Which of the following helps reduce electromagnetic interference in a hospital?

What does NIBP stand for?

What’s likely the first thing a biomed checks when walking into a unit?

What should always be done before opening a medical device for inspection?

What is typically included in a biomedical equipment inventory record?

A spirometer is used to measure what?

Which standard is often used to test the electrical safety of medical devices?

What is the purpose of Clinical Engineering Week?

What year was the first MRI scan performed on a human?

Who should a biomed notify if they find unsafe equipment in use?

A piece of equipment is labeled as “end-of-life.” What does this mean?

What is the main purpose of an infusion pump?

An infusion pump is alarming for occlusion. What is the most likely cause?

What does “smart” mean in Smart Pumps?

Which medical device must be checked before every use for alarm functionality?

How often should emergency crash cart defibrillators typically be checked?

How many volts can a defibrillator deliver in a life-saving shock?

If a ventilator fails during surgery, what is the FIRST step the clinical engineer should take?

Which part of the hospital is most likely to use a patient monitor 24/7?

Which tool is most commonly used to test electrical safety?

True or False: MRI machines use ionizing radiation.

Which department does the biomedical department work most closely with?

Which spreadsheet tools can read this sheet and export to xlsx format?