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Medical Electronics-QBANK
Medical Electronics-QBANK
Medical Electronics-QBANK
DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
VI SEMESTER
Regulation – 2013
Prepared by
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VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.
QUESTION BANK
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3. (i) Give an account on surface electrode and state its application. (5) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii) Explain different lead system used in an ECG recorder. (8)
4. Identify and describe the different types of bio potential electrodes used in BTL 1 Remembering
measurement of bio signals. (13)
5. (i) Compare the signal characteristics of ECG and EMG. (7) BTL 5 Evaluateing
(ii) Measure the ECG recording system in detail. (6)
6. (i) How a meta l microelectrode is formed? Draw its electrical equivalent BTL 1 Remembering
circuit and explain. (7)
(ii) Show the circuit diagram of Darlington pair isolation amplifier and
explain. (6)
7. Construct the characteristics of EMG and EOG signals with typical waveform. BTL 3 Applying
(13)
8. (i) Explain the medical use of Chopper amplifier? Draw the diagram of BTL 2 Understanding
mechanical Chopper amplifier and explain its working? (7)
(ii)Illustrate the ECG curves for normal adult, myocardial infraction, coronary
insufficiency and ventricular fibrillation. (6)
9. Develop the EEG waveform in detail and its signal frequency bands. (13) BTL 6 Creating
10. (i) Pointout the different requirements for biomedical amplifiers? (4) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Examine the characteristics of a medical preamplifier with neat diagram
and deduce an expression for its net gain. (9)
11. (i) Examine the action potential waveform and discuss about polarization and BTL 1 Rememberv
repolarization. (8)
(ii) Show the bipolar limb lead system of an ECG. (5)
12. (i) Draw the equivalent circuit of biopotential electrode interface and explain BTL 2 Understanding
about half cell potential. (5)
(ii) List out the advantage and disadvantage of biopotential measurement.
(8)
13. Infer the physiology of heart and lungs and derive an approximate engineering BTL 4 Analyzing
system equivalent to the same. (13)
14. Illustrate an ultrasonic transducer is applied in clinical diagnostic circuit. BTL 3 Applying
(13)
PART – C
1. Design a suitable amplifier that can be used in the front end of an ECG BTL 5 Evaluating
machine. Justify your by specifying the features of the selected amplifier. (15)
2. (i) Summarize the instrumentation amplifier with circuit diagram. (8) BTL 5 Evaluating
(ii) Evaluate the origin of brain waves. (7)
3. (i) Generalize the international standard 12 lead system used to record ECG. BTL 6 Creating
(10)
(ii) Formulate the list and discuss the important characteristics of bio-amplifier.
(5)
4. (i) Invent the different types of surface electrodes and discuss its applications. BTL 6 Creating
(10)
(ii) Prepare the typical recording setup of EMG. (5)
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UNIT II - BIO-CHEMICAL AND NON ELECTRICAL PARAMETER MEASUREMENT
pH, PO2, PCO2, colorimeter, Auto analyzer, Blood flow meter, cardiac output, respiratory
measurement, Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, Blood Cell Counters.
PART A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1. State the principle behind Rheographic method of blood pressure measuring BTL 1 Remembering
technique.
2. Justify the meaning of pH value of blood. BTL 5 Evaluating
5. Identify the use of auto analyzer in medical field and types of test performed BTL 3 Applying
using it.
6. Elaborate the principle used in pulse rate measurement. BTL 6 Creating
8. Summarize the merits & demerits of electromagnetic blood flow meter. BTL 2 Understanding
10. Name any 4 physical principles based on which blood flow meters are BTL 1 Remembering
constructed.
11. Show the typical values of blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult. BTL 2 Understanding
12. Develop the stroke volume in millimeters if the cardiac output is 5.2 BTL 3 Applying
litres/minute and heart rate is 76 beats/minute.
13. Demonstrate the methods of measurement of cardiac output. BTL 2 Understanding
16. Describe the cardiac output. What are the methods used to measure cardiac BTL 1 Remembering
output?
17. Compile the demerits of indirect method of blood pressure measurement. BTL 6 Creating
20. Analyze the term “Korotkoff sounds” and total lung capacity. BTL 4 Analyzing
PART – B
1. Examine the principle of following: BTL 4 Analyzing
(i) Filter Photometer, (7)
(ii) Auto analyzer. (6)
2. Explain the following techniques with necessary diagram: BTL 2 Understanding
(i) pCO2 measurement principle, (7)
(ii) Dye dilution. (6)
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3. Discuss about the measurement of pH and pO 2 of the blood with the help of BTL 6 Creating
neat diagram. (13)
4. How would you describe about spirometer and blood cell counter with neat BTL 1 Remembering
block diagram. (13)
5. Interpret the working principle of electromagnetic blood flow meter. What are BTL 2 Understanding
its advantages and disadvantages? (13)
6. Explain the different techniques used in the measurement of pulse rate. (13) BTL 2 Understanding
7. Can you recall the principle of operation of blood cell counter types and its BTL 1 Remembering
applications? (13)
8. Explain in detail about thermo dilution and dye dilution of cardiac output BTL 5 Evaluating
measurement technique. (13)
9. (i) Analyse the measurement of pH of blood using PH meter. (7) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Classify the temperature measurement methods. (6)
10. Inspect the parameter with suitable figures and explain how pH, pCO2 and pO2 BTL 4 Analyzing
are measured? (13)
11. (i) Identify the method for cardiac output measurements. (9) BTL 3 Applyv
(ii) Construct the need for blood pH measurement. (4)
12. How would you use the ultrasonic waves in measuring, BTL 3 Applying
(i) Blood Flow, (7)
(ii) Blood pressure. (6)
13. (i) Which device is used to measure the Lung capacity and volume with neat BTL 1 Remembering
diagram and explain its operations? (7)
(ii) Show the measurement of heart sound with suitable diagram. (6)
14. (i) What is the principle of sphygmomanometer and explain the operation? (7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) How is the pulse rate measured? (6)
PART – C
1. Assess the principle of coulter counter and with block diagram explain multi BTL 5 Evaluating
parameter coulter counter. (15)
2. (i) Summarize the measurement of respiration rate using impedance technique.(9) BTL 5 Evaluating
(ii) Criticize the ultra sound principles are used in measuring the flow of blood (6)
3. Invent the term “Cardiac output”. How is Cardiac output measured by dye BTL 6 Creating
dilution technique? Explain. (15)
4. Develop auscultatory blood pressure measurement and write its advantages and BTL 6 Creating
disadvantages. (15)
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Level
1. Illustrate the defibrillator output waveforms and indicate output energy BTL 2 Understanding
level.
2. Why are asynchronous pacemakers no longer used? BTL 1 Remembering
6. Examine important factors that demand internal pace maker’s usage. BTL 4 Analyzing
7. Construct the circuit diagram of DC Defibrillator and give its output BTL 3 Applying
specifications
8. How would you describe the names of the batteries used in implantable BTL 1 Remembering
pace makers?
9. Describe dialysate? Mention its Composition. BTL 1 Remembering
11. Write down the advantage of DC defibrillator over AC defibrillator. BTL 4 Analyzing
12. What is meant by fibrillation? And give its type. BTL 1 Remembering
13. Evaluate the vital capacity of a person who has a total lung capacity of
BTL 5 Evaluating
5.95 liters, if volume of the lung of air
14. Choose the difference between external and internal defibrillator. BTL 3 Applying
15. Compile the procedures for the lungs expansion and contraction while BTL 6 Creating
breathing.
16. Assess the meaning of fibrillation. BTL 5 Evaluating
17. Distinguish between endocardiac and myocardiac electrodes. BTL 4 Analyzing
PART – B
(i) Define the electrical nature of natural pacemaker (7) BTL 1 Remembering
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(ii) Show the circuit of a fixed rate pacemaker and explain its working. (6)
(i)Explain the principle and operations of DC Defibrillators. (6) BTL 2 Understanding
2. (ii)Elucidate the application of heart lung machine during open heart
surgery. (7)
(i) Construct the circuit diagram of fixed rate parameters and explain its BTL 3 Applying
3. working principle. (8)
(ii) Write the advantages and disadvantages of DC defibrillator. (5)
Generalize important points about the working and types of a dialyzer? BTL 6 Creating
4.
(13)
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(i) Draw the block diagram of ventricular triggered pacemaker and explain BTL 3 Applying
5. its operation. (9)
(ii) Prepare short notes on dialyzers. (4)
What is pacemaker? Describe the different types of pacemakers? (6) BTL 1 Remembering
6. Explain the R-wave inhibited pacemaker with neat block diagram. (7)
Discuss the following with neat diagrams. BTL 6 Creating
7. (i) Oxygenators (7)
(ii) Peritoneal dialysis. (6)
Analyze the different modes of operation of cardiac pacemakers with BTL 4 Analyzing
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suitable block diagram. (13)
With a neat diagram explain the block diagram of arterial and ventricular BTL 5 Evaluating
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triggered pacemaker (13)
With a neat block diagram explain the principles of operation of a hemo BTL 4 Analyzing
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dialyzer machine. (13)
Can you recall the synchronized D.C defibrillator? Draw a block diagram BTL 1 Remembering
11. and explain its working? (13)
(i) Summarize the functions and applications of dialyzer. (10) BTL 2 Understanding
12. (ii) Show the procedure of hemodialysis with a suitable block diagram. (3)
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4. State the meaning of the term radio pill. BTL 1 Remembering
5. Distinguish between frequency division multiplex system and time BTL 4 Analyzing
division multiplex system used in transmission of bio signals.
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What does the term fulguration refer to?
7. Show the block diagram of an ultrasonic system. BTL 2 Understanding
8. List the devices used to protect against electric hazards. BTL 1 Remembering
10. Identify the devices used to protect against electrical hazards. BTL 3 Applying
13. Explain the safety precaution to be taken while handling radio BTL 5 Evaluating
isotopes.
14. Evaluate the principle of tele stimulation. BTL 5 Evaluating
15. Compile the basic purpose of the safety measures used with BTL 6 Creating
electrically susceptible patients
16. Compute the uses of ultrasonic. BTL 3 Applying
17. Show the medical transmitting frequencies. Why it is necessary to BTL 3 Applying
specify them?
18. Express various modulation techniques used for transmitting a bio BTL 2 Understanding
signal in a telemetry system
19. Classify shortwave and microwave diathermy. BTL 2 Understanding
PART – B
With a neat block diagram, show the operation of a combined single BTL 1 Remembering
1. channel telemetry system for ECG signal and respiration rate. (13)
(i)What is radio pill? (5) BTL 2 Understanding
2. (ii)Draw the block diagram of single channel ECG telemetry system
and explain the component. (8)
Discuss the following with respect to electrical safety BTL 6 Creating
(i) Ground fault interrupter (3)
(ii) Isolation transformer (3)
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(iii) Line Isolation monitors (2)
(iv) Grounding (2)
(v) Important aspects of hospital architecture (3)
Define Leakage current. Explain the impact of leakage in cardiac BTL 5 Evaluating
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patient and discuss the prevention methods. (13)
Explain the following BTL 2 Understanding
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(i) Short wave diathermy. (6)
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(ii) Microwave diathermy. (7)
Compare and explain the telemetry circuit diagram for the BTL 2 Understanding
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transmission of EMG, ECG, EEG and respiration rate? (13)
Name and explain the various modulation techniques used for BTL 1 Remembering
7. transmitting a bio signal in a telemetry system. (13)
(i) Examine the problems associated with the implant telemetry BTL 4 Analyzing
8. circuits (9)
(ii) Analyze about the subcarrier biotelemetry. (4)
Explain the working principle of Surgical diathermy unit with a neat BTL 1 Remembering
9. block diagram. (13)
(i) State the multiple channel biotelemetry systems with neat diagrams.
(8) BTL 1
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(ii) State the influence of leakage current in cardiac patients and
explain in detail about the preventive method. (5)
(i) Collect the physiological effects of current at 50Hz. (7) BTL 3 Applying
(ii) With reference to electrical safety explain
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1.Ground fault circuit interrupter. (3)
2.Protection by low voltage. (3)
Demonstrate the principles involved in various diathermy methods. BTL 3 Applying
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(13)
(i) Distinguish between macroshock and microshock (5) BTL 4 Analyzing
13 (ii) Describe Tele-stimulation (5)
(iii) Infer the terms fulguration and blending. (3)
(i) Inspect the all aspect the physiological effects of electricity on BTL 4 Analyzing
humans. (7)
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(ii) Write short notes on frequency selection for telemetry applications.
(6)
PART C
Define diathermy. Determine the circuit diagram of a short-wave BTL 5 Evaluating
1. diathermy unit and discuss its impact on therapy purpose in detail.
Also briefly describe how it can be applied to human subjects. (15)
With suitable diagram, Explain various application of ultrasonic BTL 5 Evaluating
2. system. (15)
What is the need of electrical safety in hospital? Discuss the various BTL 6 Creating
3. electricity safety measure. (15)
Elaborate the different methods of applying electrodes in shortwave BTL 6 Creating
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diathermy treatment. (15)
PART – B
(i) Explain the various applications of LASER in different fields of BTL 5 Evaluating
1 medicine. (10)
(ii) Conclude the specific advantages of LASER surgery. (5)
BTL 5 Evaluating
(i) Summarize the benefits and limitations of telemedicine. (7)
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(ii) Assess the importance of cryogenic techniques in medicine. (8)
BTL 6 Creating
Elaborate the principle of operation and application of medical
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thermography. (15)
BTL 6 Creating
Compile the basic application thermograph to diagnose different
4. disease in medical field. (15)
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