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Test 1, Introduction to QC, QA and QAC Exam Practice Questions and Answers What is quality assurance (QA)? - Answer️️ -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)? - Answer️�...

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Test 1, Introduction to QC, QA and QAC
Exam Practice Questions and 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

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-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

-repeat exposures

-more cost

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

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