Question 1

Processor crossover racks should be cleaned on a _____ basis.

Accepted Answer

A)   daily
B)   weekly
C)   biweekly
D)   monthly

Question 2

The determination of how consistently radiologists' image interpretations match patients' ultimate diagnoses is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   exposure linearity
B)   outcome analysis
C)   reproducibility
D)   uniformity

Question 3

Processors should be monitored every day for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sensitometric measurements
B)   water and chemical temperatures
C)   replenishment tank levels
D)   all of the above

Question 4

Quality control testing procedures should be performed on _____ basis.

Accepted Answer

A)   a daily and weekly
B)   a monthly
C)   an annual
D)   all of the above

Question 5

Following a good processor QC program reduces the need for _____ maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A)   daily
B)   unscheduled
C)   scheduled
D)   preventive

Question 6

Focal spot size is measured with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a pinhole camera
B)   a star pattern
C)   a slit camera
D)   all of the above

Question 7

A positive beam limitation (PBL) device is involved in?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collimation
B)   Exposure control
C)   Dose reduction
D)   Protocol monitoring A

Question 8

A quality control program is for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   film processors
B)   CT scanners
C)   x-ray tubes
D)   all of the above

Question 9

A quality assurance program monitors _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   films
B)   imaging equipment
C)   people
D)   processors

Question 10

The x-ray field must center accurately to within ____% of SID.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   3
C)   0.5
D)   1

Question 11

What is the testing device used to measure cassette screen-film contact?

Accepted Answer

A)   dosimeter
B)   wire-mesh
C)   sensitometer
D)   star pattern

Question 12

The collimator must be accurately aligned to within ±_____% of the SID.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   5
C)   10
D)   12

Question 13

Comparing the mR output at 50 mA @ 0.2 sec,100 mA @ 0.1 sec,and 200 mA @ 0.05 sec is part of a test for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reciprocity
B)   reproducibility
C)   linearity
D)   uniformity

Question 14

The minimum HVL for an x-ray machine operated at 70 kVp is?

Accepted Answer

A)   1.0 mm Al
B)   5.0 mm Al
C)   2.0 mm Al
D)   20 mm Al C

Question 15

Acceptance testing should never be done by a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   medical physicist
B)   manufacturer's representative
C)   QC technologist
D)   radiologic engineer

Question 16

It is acceptable to perform a(n) _____ test instead of measuring the focal spot size.

Accepted Answer

A)   line pair
B)   exposure linearity
C)   half-value layer
D)   wire mesh pattern

Question 17

Most quality control testing on radiographic equipment is done _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   annually
B)   semiannually
C)   monthly
D)   weekly

Question 18

The first step of the QA recommended by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   collect and organize data
B)   take action to improve care
C)   assign responsibility
D)   assess and document actions

Question 19

Medical facilities have quality control programs in place in order to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   have JAHCO approval and accreditation
B)   ensure quality patient care
C)   receive payment from insurance carriers
D)   do all of the above

Question 20

A QC program should include _____,routine performance monitoring,and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A)   acceptance testing
B)   outcome analysis
C)   calibration
D)   personnel monitoring A

Exam 20: Screen-Film Radiographic Quality Control

Processor crossover racks should be cleaned on a _____ basis.

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The determination of how consistently radiologists' image interpretations match patients' ultimate diagnoses is called _____.

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Processors should be monitored every day for _____.

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Quality control testing procedures should be performed on _____ basis.

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Following a good processor QC program reduces the need for _____ maintenance.

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Focal spot size is measured with _____.

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A positive beam limitation (PBL) device is involved in?

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A quality control program is for _____.

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A quality assurance program monitors _____.

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The x-ray field must center accurately to within ____% of SID.

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What is the testing device used to measure cassette screen-film contact?

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The collimator must be accurately aligned to within ±_____% of the SID.

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Comparing the mR output at 50 mA @ 0.2 sec,100 mA @ 0.1 sec,and 200 mA @ 0.05 sec is part of a test for _____.

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The minimum HVL for an x-ray machine operated at 70 kVp is?

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Acceptance testing should never be done by a _____.

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It is acceptable to perform a(n) _____ test instead of measuring the focal spot size.

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Most quality control testing on radiographic equipment is done _____.

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The first step of the QA recommended by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is to _____.

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Medical facilities have quality control programs in place in order to _____.

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A QC program should include _____,routine performance monitoring,and maintenance.

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