www.Vidyarthiplus.

com

Reg. No. :

Question Paper Code : 53049

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010

Fifth Semester

Biomedical Engineering

BM 2302 — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT — I

(Regulation 2008)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions

PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)

1. Draw and label the critical features of an electrocardiogram.

2. What are the two types of pacemakers?
3. Draw a typical neuronal spike showing amplitude and duration.
4. What are the differences in amplification and bandwidth requirement of
amplifiers for EEG and ECG?
5. Mention the uses of electromyography?
6. How will you select a simulator waveform which would not produce any
ionization?
7. What clinical measurements can be done using spirometer?
8. Why is the impedance plethysmograph, is called pseudo-plethysmography?
9. What diagnostic information will be obtained using audiometer?
10. What is meant by galvanic skin response?

PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 Marks)

11. (a) Explain the working of the D.C defibrillator and phonocardiography with
a block diagram. (16)

Or
(b) Discuss the different lead configurations used in ECG. Explain the
working R wave synchronized pacemaker. (16)

www.Vidyarthiplus.com
 www.Vidyarthiplus.com

12. (a) (i) Explain the different parts of EEG unit with neat block diagram.(12)
(ii) Write a note on MEG. (4)

Or
(b) (i) Explain 10-20 electrode system used in EEG. (12)
(ii) Write a note on evoked potential study in EEG. (4)

13. (a) Explain the functioning of peripheral nerve stimulator with circuit
diagram. (16)

Or
(b) Describe the recording of electromyography with block diagram. Bring
about its application. (16)

14. (a) (i) Describe the working of Doppler type ultrasonic blood flow meter
with neat block diagram. (12)
(ii) What are the different types of ventilators? (4)

Or
(b) (i) Describe a method to determine the total lung capacity. (10)
(ii) Write briefly on Nebulizers. (6)

15. (a) Explain the principle and working of automatic Bekesy audiometer with
block diagram. (16)

Or
(b) (i) Draw the block diagram of an instrument to measure and record
GSR. (10)
(ii) Write briefly on electroretinograph. (6)

——————————

2 53049

www.Vidyarthiplus.com