Computer master alarm systems must be continuously attended or provide remote signaling through which options?

• A. Pagers
• B. Telephone
• C. Cell phone
• D. Any of the above

Answer: (D)

Master alarm systems must be watched 24/7, either by having someone continuously attend the system or by signaling alarms remotely to on‑call staff. Any of these remote signaling methods can fulfill that requirement: pagers, telephone alerts, or cell phone notifications. The key is that alarms reach responsible personnel promptly, even when they’re not physically beside the system, ensuring a rapid response and patient safety. In practice, facilities often use more than one method for redundancy, and alarms should be tested regularly and include clear escalation paths.