Test 1, Introduction to QC, QA and QAC
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is quality assurance (QA)? - CORRECT 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)? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - To ensure accurate and
timely diagnosis and treatment of patients while maintaining ALARA
What are the 3 objectives of the QA program? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - -decrease repeats
-increased image quality
, -less downtime
-earlier recognition of equipment issues
What are the consequences of NOT having a QA program? - CORRECT ANSWER --
inaccurate diagnosis
-delayed treatment
-unnecessary dose
-repeat exposures
-more cost
What are some of the costs of having a QA program? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physician or Radiation Safety Officer in charge of the x-ray facility
Is the regulatory agency responsible for QC testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - No
What is the Quality Assurance Committee? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - -quality control
procedures for monitoring and testing equipment
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is quality assurance (QA)? - CORRECT 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)? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - To ensure accurate and
timely diagnosis and treatment of patients while maintaining ALARA
What are the 3 objectives of the QA program? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - -decrease repeats
-increased image quality
, -less downtime
-earlier recognition of equipment issues
What are the consequences of NOT having a QA program? - CORRECT ANSWER --
inaccurate diagnosis
-delayed treatment
-unnecessary dose
-repeat exposures
-more cost
What are some of the costs of having a QA program? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physician or Radiation Safety Officer in charge of the x-ray facility
Is the regulatory agency responsible for QC testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - No
What is the Quality Assurance Committee? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - -quality control
procedures for monitoring and testing equipment
