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What are the two main areas of activity for quality control in radiology?

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Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)

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What organization promotes the “Ten-Step Monitoring and Evaluation Process”?

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The Joint Commission (TJC)

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What is the main focus of Quality Assurance (QA)?

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People, including patient scheduling, reception, and preparation

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Who is responsible for a QA program?

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The radiologist

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What does Quality Control (QC) primarily focus on?

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Instrumentation and equipment

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Who is responsible for a QC program?

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Medical physicist

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What is the first step in the TJC’s Quality Assurance Program?

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Assign responsibility

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What is the purpose of routine performance monitoring in QC?

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To ensure optimal image quality with minimal patient radiation exposure

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What is Acceptance Testing in QC?

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Testing new radiologic equipment before clinical use

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What does preventive maintenance in QC aim to do?

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Make repairs unnecessary by regular maintenance

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What is the minimum total filtration required for x-ray beams?

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2.5 mm Al

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How often should collimation be checked?

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Semiannually

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What should the focal-spot size accuracy be within?

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± 50%

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What is the tolerance for kVp calibration accuracy?

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± 10%

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What devices are used to measure kVp calibration?

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Filtered ion chamber and photodiodes

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What is the frequency of exposure timer accuracy testing?

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Annually

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What is the acceptable accuracy for exposure times greater than 10 ms?

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± 5%

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How often should exposure linearity be tested?

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Annually

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What should exposure reproducibility be within?

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± 5%

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What is the function of Positive Beam-Limiting (PBL) collimators?

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Automatically adjust the x-ray field size to the image receptor size

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What is used to measure focal-spot size?

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Pinhole camera, star pattern, and slit camera

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What is a limitation of the star pattern method for focal-spot size measurement?

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Ineffective for sizes less than 3 mm

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What does kVp calibration ensure?

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The x-ray generator produces the correct energy levels

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What happens if the kVp varies by 4%?

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It affects image optical density and contrast

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What is the purpose of Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)?
To provide a constant image density regardless of tissue differences
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How is exposure linearity determined?
Using a precision radiation dosimeter
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What should the accuracy of section level in tomographic QC be within?
± 2 mm
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What is the required minimum half-value layer (HVL) for a single-phase x-ray unit at 70 kVp?
1.6 mm Al
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What should processor cleaning frequency be?
Weekly
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How is screen-film contact evaluated?
Using a wire mesh pattern and analyzing for blur
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How often should protective apparel be checked?
Annually
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What is used to measure film illuminator intensity?
Photometer
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What is the minimum intensity for film illuminators?
1500 cd/m²
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What is the tolerance for film illuminator uniformity?
± 10% across the surface
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What is the typical entrance skin exposure (ESE) rate for fluoroscopy in normal operation?
≤ 10 R/min (100 mGya/min)
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What is the entrance skin exposure (ESE) rate limit for interventional procedures?
20 R/min (200 mGya)
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How is automatic brightness stabilization (ABS) system adequacy tested?
Using Lucite, aluminum, copper, and lead filters
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What is the purpose of cassette spot-film in fluoroscopy?
To record images based on kVp and mAs settings
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What is the input exposure rate range for automatic brightness control systems?
10-40 μR/s
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What is the dry-to-dry processing time for a double-capacity processor?
3 minutes
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What is the processing rate for a fast-access system?
500 films per hour
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What temperature should a high development processor be maintained at?
35°C (95°F)
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What is the consequence of nonscheduled maintenance?
System failures and unscheduled repair
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How often should developer temperature be checked in a processor QC program?
Daily
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What kind of maintenance involves routine lubrication and observation of parts?
Scheduled maintenance
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What does preventive maintenance require?
Parts replacement at regular intervals
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What are the characteristics checked in tomographic QC?
Section uniformity and level accuracy
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What should be done if screen-film contact blur appears?
Replace the felt or foam pressure pad
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What method is used for ensuring uniform optical density (OD) in images?
Sensitometric strip evaluation
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How often should film illuminators be photometrically analyzed?
Annually
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What type of device measures radiographic exposure reproducibility?
Precision radiation dosimeter
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What should exposure reproducibility be consistent across?
A series of at least three exposures
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How is the function of backup timers in AEC evaluated?
Using a lead filter to terminate exposure
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What is necessary for processor crossover rack cleaning?
Removing and washing with manufacturer-provided fluids
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What system component needs adjustment if kVp calibration fails?
The high-voltage generator
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What does a precision dosimeter measure in exposure linearity tests?
Radiation intensity at various mA and exposure time combinations
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What is the function of automatic exposure control (AEC) systems in radiography?
To maintain consistent image optical density
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How is focal-spot size tested when a new x-ray tube is installed?
Using a pinhole camera, star pattern, or slit camera
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How frequently should exposure timer accuracy be checked after repairs?
More frequently than annually
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What defines the uniformity in film illuminators?
No more than ± 10% variance over the surface
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What QC evaluation tool is used for measuring focal-spot size?
Slit camera
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What is the purpose of radiographic intensifying screens?
To reduce patient radiation dose
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What is the accuracy tolerance for collimation in radiography?
± 2% of the source-to-image distance (SI
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What QC evaluation ensures x-ray beam quality?
Measuring half-value layer (HVL)
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What is the maximum exposure rate for cineradiography?
Unlimited
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How is tomographic section level accuracy checked?
Imaging a hole in a lead sheet
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What QC measure ensures minimal patient radiation exposure in fluoroscopy?
Monitoring entrance skin exposure (ESE) rates
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What tool measures light intensity in film illuminators?
Photometer
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How often should radiographic intensifying screens be cleaned?
Every other month, at minimum
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What must the measured kVp be within for QC compliance?
± 10% of the indicated kVp
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What must a film illuminator's intensity exceed?
1500 cd/m²
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How is automatic exposure rate in fluoroscopy verified?
Using Lucite, aluminum, or other filters
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How often should film cassettes be tested for quality?
Once or twice a year
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What is checked during weekly processor maintenance?
Observation of moving parts and lubrication

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