Equipment planning

During a hospital equipment inventory check, the staff needs to identify which of the following is a built-in equipment used in medical facilities.

• ECG Machine

• Incinerator

• Suction Pump

• Surgical Instruments

A surgical lamp installed in an Operation Theatre is an example of:

• Non-depreciable equipment
• Depreciable equipment
• Built-in equipment
• Expendable item

Which item would you classify as non-depreciable?

• MRI Scanner
• Autoclave
• Surgical forceps
• Anaesthesia workstation

Mira is evaluating her business's equipment for tax purposes. She needs to determine which of her assets can be classified as depreciable equipment. What defines depreciable equipment?

• Life span < 2 years

• Installed permanently in walls

• Small, low-cost, disposable items

• Life span of 5 years or more

Linen sheets and catheters are considered:

• Fixed capital items
• Non-depreciable equipment
• Durable built-in assets
• Diagnostic tools

Aanya is tasked with planning for new equipment in her department. She knows that before she can order any items or procure them, she needs to understand what her team actually requires. What is the first step in equipment planning?

• Ordering the item

• Procurement

• Needs assessment

• Staff training

In a hospital preparing to procure new medical equipment, who must be consulted during the pre-procurement phase?

• Hospital accountant

• Ambulance driver

• Medical staff

• Cleaning crew

Before purchasing new medical equipment for the hospital, the procurement team, led by Kavya, must ensure that the equipment is safe and clinically effective. Which stage of the process does this fall under?

• Pre-procurement

• Procurement

• Post-receipt

• Construction

In a hospital setting, the post-receipt phase of a new medical equipment acquisition includes all EXCEPT:

• Orientation and training

• Evaluation before use

• Operator manual maintenance

• Cost estimation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the procurement checklist?

• Compatibility with existing equipment
• Training availability
• Weather conditions
• Compliance with standards