Test 1, Introduction to QC, QA and QAC Exam Questions With Revised Answers
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Test 1, Introduction to QC, QA and QAC
Exam Questions With Revised Answers
What is quality assurance (QA)? - answera program that is used by management to maintain
optimal diagnostic image quality, and has minimum hazards/distress to patients
What is Quality Control (QC)? - answerConsists of a ...
Test 1, Introduction to QC, QA and QAC
Exam Questions With Revised Answers
What is quality assurance (QA)? - answer✔✔a program that is used by management to maintain
optimal diagnostic image quality, and has minimum hazards/distress to patients
What is Quality Control (QC)? - answer✔✔Consists of a series of standardized tests that detect
changes in the x-ray equipment from normal function/performance
What is included in the quality assurance program? - answer✔✔Periodic quality control tests,
maintenance procedures, administrative methods and training
as well as continuous assessment of the quality of the imaging service and corrective action to be
performed
What is the goal of the QA program? - answer✔✔To ensure accurate and timely diagnosis and
treatment of patients while maintaining ALARA
What are the 3 objectives of the QA program? - answer✔✔-maintain quality of images
-to minimize the radiation exposure to patient and staff
-to be cost effective
What will keep the success of the QA program? - answer✔✔That the equipment is working
properly, and that staff are engaged and active within the program
What are the benefits of the QA program? - answer✔✔-decrease repeats
-increased image quality
-less downtime
-earlier recognition of equipment issues
What are the consequences of NOT having a QA program? - answer✔✔-inaccurate diagnosis
-delayed treatment
-unnecessary dose
What are some of the costs of having a QA program? - answer✔✔-staff will be required to
perform new duties
-testing equipment will need to be bought
-the equipment will be used for these tests (generates test images)
-some hospitals may contract external organizations to do their testing ($$$)
Who has the ultimate responsibility of quality control testing? - answer✔✔Physician or
Radiation Safety Officer in charge of the x-ray facility
Is the regulatory agency responsible for QC testing? - answer✔✔No
What is the Quality Assurance Committee? - answer✔✔The formal committee that is established
by the radiology department in order to plan, evaluate and resolve quality assurance issues
They can also provide management with recommendations for direction towards buying and
repairing
What does a quality assurance program include? - answer✔✔-quality control procedures for
monitoring and testing equipment
-administrative methods to ensure testing, evaluation and corrective actions are being performed
Who is involved with the QAC? - answer✔✔Representatives from all levels of the radiology
department
-radiologist
-x-ray tech
-radiation officer
-patient representative
What should the QAC do? - answer✔✔-formulate the standards of image quality
-regularly review the effectiveness of the program
-review effectiveness of maintenance and monitoring techniques
-review standards of image quality
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