Biomedical Instrumentation MCQ

Q1. Which device is used to record electrical activity of the heart?

Correct Answer: A

ECG records the heart’s electrical activity.

Q2. The main function of a transducer is to:

Correct Answer: B

Transducers convert energy forms.

Q3. Which electrode type is commonly used in EEG and ECG?

Correct Answer: A

Silver-silver chloride is widely used.

Q4. Pulse oximetry measures:

Correct Answer: A

Pulse oximeter estimates oxygen saturation.

Q5. A Wheatstone bridge is used primarily for:

Correct Answer: A

It detects small resistance changes.

Q6. Photodiode sensors are used to detect:

Correct Answer: A

Photodiodes detect light intensity.

Q7. The standard electrical signal amplitude for an ECG is typically:

Correct Answer: A

ECG signals are in millivolts.

Q8. Bioamplifiers are used to:

Correct Answer: C

They amplify weak bioelectric signals.

Q9. In biomedical instrumentation, noise is typically caused by:

Correct Answer: C

Noise can be internal or external.

Q10. Which principle does a thermocouple use?

Correct Answer: A

Thermocouples generate voltage via Seebeck effect.

Q11. Capnometers measure:

Correct Answer: A

Capnometers measure COβ‚‚ levels.

Q12. An EMG records electrical activity from:

Correct Answer: B

EMG records skeletal muscle activity.

Q13. What is the main use of a spirometer?

Correct Answer: A

Spirometers assess lung function.

Q14. Which device converts analog signals to digital?

Correct Answer: B

ADC converts analog to digital.

Q15. The purpose of isolation amplifiers is to:

Correct Answer: A

They ensure patient safety by isolation.

Q16. Biopotential electrodes are placed on the body to:

Correct Answer: B

Electrodes record bioelectric signals.

Q17. Which medical imaging uses magnetic fields?

Correct Answer: B

MRI uses magnetic resonance.

Q18. An oscilloscope is used in biomedical instrumentation to:

Correct Answer: A

It displays voltage versus time.

Q19. In biomedical signals, signal conditioning includes:

Correct Answer: D

Conditioning improves signal quality.

Q20. Which device measures brain electrical activity?

Correct Answer: B

EEG measures brain activity.

Q21. Photoplethysmography (PPG) is primarily used to measure:

Correct Answer: B

PPG detects blood volume changes.

Q22. Which transducer is commonly used for ultrasound imaging?

Correct Answer: A

Piezoelectric crystals generate ultrasound.

Q23. Which is the primary advantage of invasive blood pressure monitoring?

Correct Answer: B

Invasive method provides accurate BP.

Q24. The term "bioinstrumentation" means:

Correct Answer: B

Devices to measure biological signals.

Q25. Which gas is used in medical anesthesia?

Correct Answer: B

Nitrous oxide is an anesthetic gas.

Q26. Displacement transducers are used to measure:

Correct Answer: B

They measure position or displacement.

Q27. The output of an ECG is typically sensed in:

Correct Answer: A

ECG output is voltage.

Q28. Noise in biomedical signals is usually reduced by:

Correct Answer: C

Differential amps reject common noise.

Q29. Biopotential signals are typically in the range of:

Correct Answer: A

Bioelectric signals are very low amplitude.

Q30. Which mode is used to verify pacemaker function?

Correct Answer: C

Electrophysiology tests pacemakers.

Q31. Which gas is primarily monitored in capnography?

Correct Answer: B

Capnography measures COβ‚‚ concentration.

Q32. Pulse oximetry uses differential absorption of:

Correct Answer: B

Uses red and infrared wavelengths.

Q33. A filter in biomedical instrumentation is used to:

Correct Answer: B

Filters remove noise/interference.

Q34. The Nyquist rate specifies:

Correct Answer: A

Sampling must be at least twice highest frequency.

Q35. A common source of artifact in ECG is:

Correct Answer: B

Powerline noise commonly causes artifacts.

Q36. Which device helps in respiratory function testing?

Correct Answer: A

Spirometer measures lung function.

Q37. Telemetry in bioinstrumentation allows:

Correct Answer: B

Telemetry enables remote monitoring.

Q38. A transducer which converts pressure to electrical signal is:

Correct Answer: B

Piezoelectric crystals convert pressure.

Q39. A common biopotential amplifier feature is:

Correct Answer: A

High input impedance reduces signal loss.

Q40. Which instrument monitors EEG signals?

Correct Answer: A

Electroencephalograph records brain waves.

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