Biomedical Instrumentation Quiz

What is the primary focus of biomedical instrumentation?

• Measuring and evaluating biological systems

• Designing video games

• Creating artificial intelligence

• Developing software applications

Which of the following is NOT a recommended text for the course?

• Medical Device Development

• Biomedical Ethics in Medicine

• Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology

• Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design

What does a sensor do in a biomedical instrumentation system?

• Stores data

• Displays the output

• Processes signals

• Converts one form of energy to another

Which of the following is an example of a direct measurement?

• Blood pressure

• X-ray shadows

• Respiration rate

• Blood gas concentration

What is the purpose of signal conditioning in biomedical instrumentation?

• To amplify and filter sensor outputs

• To display results

• To store data

• To calibrate sensors

Which mode of operation allows for continuous monitoring of vital signs?

• Direct Mode

• Delayed-Time Mode

• Sampling Mode

• Continuous Mode

What is a key characteristic of a transducer?

• It converts physical measurands to electric outputs

• It displays data

• It amplifies signals

• It stores information

Which of the following is a common medical measurand?

• Biopotential

• Light intensity

• Color

• Sound frequency

What is the main concern regarding the safety of medical devices?

• Speed of operation

• Minimizing external energy to avoid damage

• Aesthetic design

• Cost of production

What type of signal does a digital mode of operation use?

• Variable signal

• Discrete signal

• Analog signal

• Continuous signal