Biomedical Engineering Week Activity

What parameter does a pulse oximeter measure?

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

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

Which of the following is a life-support device?

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

Which of these is a typical component of a defibrillator?

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

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

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

Why should you avoid using extension cords with medical devices?

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

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

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

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

True or False: Clinical engineers work directly with patients.

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

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

What is the main purpose of an infusion pump?

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

How often should emergency crash cart defibrillators typically be checked?

What’s often included in a PM checklist?

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

Which is a common cybersecurity threat to medical equipment?

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

What is typically included in a biomedical equipment inventory record?

Which department does the biomedical department work most closely with?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which tool is most commonly used to test electrical safety?

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

What does NIBP stand for?

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

What is the purpose of Clinical Engineering Week?

What does “smart” mean in Smart Pumps?

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 these medical devices uses ultrasound technology?

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

Which professional body supports clinical engineers in Canada?

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

What is the purpose of a device asset tag?

Which modality uses ionizing radiation?

A spirometer is used to measure what?

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

True or False: MRI machines use ionizing radiation.

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

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

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

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

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

Why is preventative maintenance important?

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

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