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Ch. 19 and 20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following systems provides supplies and instruments for individual surgical procedures? | case cart |
| The inventory system that stocks supplies by established stock levels is called | a periodic automated replenishment system |
| The inventory system that uses two identical carts to facilitate supply replenishment is called the | exchange cart system |
| automated supply replenishment systems are | computerized |
| The movement of supplies throughout the healthcare facility is called: | distribution |
| supplies such as disposable wraps are called | consumable |
| When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, it must be safety checked by a _____ before it is cleared for patient use. | Biomedical technician |
| Which of the following requires that preventative maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? | The Joint commission (TJC) |
| Which of the following common items of patient care equipment limits the development of deep vein thrombosis and peripheral edema in immobile patients? | Sequential compression device |
| Disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be | discarded at the point-of-use |
| Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords | whenever the equipment is inspected in Central Service |
| Patient care equipment should be stored in a ______ condition | ready to dispense |
| Equipment leasing and rental differ in that: | equipment rental is usually done on a shorter-term basis than equipment leasing |
| Preventive maintenance is | designed to identify potential problems before they occur |
| The ______ requires that the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed to patient injury, illness and/or death to the manufacturer and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | Safe Medical Devices Act |
| Which of the following statements is correct? | Tracking patient care equipment can prevent equipment shortages |
| The decision to use reusble or disposable instruments in procedure trays is determine by: | several factors including physician preference, storage and cost |
| If an equipment malfunction causes harm to patients it should be | returned immediately to the biomedical department |
| Technicians in the ______ department perform safety inspections and functional tests on equipment. | Biomedical/ Clinical Engineering |
| All patient care equipment that was dispensed for use must be considered ____ and handled as such, regardless of its appearance | contaminated |