Module lV

Question 1

Finish the Statement:
Simple equipment checks decrease _________ and cost, and helps obtain maximum ______ quality.

Answer 1

Downtime; image

Question 2

How often should cables and transducers be inspected?

Answer 2

Daily

Question 3

How often should Transducers be cleaned?

Answer 3

After each patient, and according to manufacturers recommended cleaning

Question 4

What are air filters for?

Answer 4

Prevent dust and particles from depositing on circuit boards

Question 5

How often should air filters be cleaned?

Answer 5

Weekly

Question 6

Finish the Statement:
Error Messages should be _______ down and ________ to the service technician.

Answer 6

Written; recalled

Question 7

How often is Preventative Maintenance (PM) performed?

Answer 7

3-6 months

Question 8

Finish the Statement:
Quality Assurance (QA) helps detect problems ________ they become apparent.

Answer 8

before

Question 9

How often should Quality Assurance (QA) tests be performed? When may frequency of testing be increased?

Answer 9

Monthly; problem is suspected or transducer has sustained damage (dropped probe)

Question 10

Describe component that should be checked based off the description:

Check cables, housing, and transmitting surfaces for cracks, separations, and discolorations

Answer 10

Transducers

Question 11

Describe component that should be checked based off the description:

Check for cracks, discoloration, and damage to cable and plug

Answer 11

Power cord

Question 12

Describe component that should be checked based off the description:

Check for dirty or broken switches and knobs, burnt out lights. Note any controls that are functioning intermittently

Answer 12

Controls

Question 13

Describe component that should be checked based off the description:

The monitor should be clean and free of scratches. Controls should function smoothly

Answer 13

Video Monitor

Question 14

Label the Diagram:

Answer 14

1. Face A
   2.Face B
2. Face C

Question 15

Face A tests for …?

Answer 15

Dead Zone, Axial Resolution

Question 16

Face B tests for…?

Answer 16

Lateral resolution

Question 17

Face C tests for…?

Answer 17

Distance Measurement

Question 18

What is Tissue equivalent phantom?

Answer 18

A structure that mimics hollow cysts and solid masses; helps show the characteristics of gray scale

Question 19

Does AIUM 100mm test object test for Gray scale or Quality Assurance (QA)?

Answer 19

QA

Question 20

What are some things you should disclose to your patient before the scan?

Answer 20

why you are doing it>how long it might take >breathing and positioning instructions

Question 21

What occurs after the examination is complete?

Answer 21

The Radiologist will review the study and the
patient may contact the referring physician to find out the results

Question 22

When/how must informed consent be obtained?

Answer 22

 Prior to sedation
 Prior to any invasive procedure
 In a language understood by the patient

Question 23

What population does pressure transducer not do super well with?

Answer 23

children and infants

Question 24

Organizations that offer US Accreditation?

Answer 24

American College of Radiology (ACR)
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
Intersocietal Commission on Accreditation of Vascular
Laboratories (ICAVL)
Intersocietal Commission on Accreditation of
Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL)

Question 25

American College of Radiology (ACR) requirements consist of:

Answer 25

-Must have ARRT or ARDMS -Sonography cert or become certified within 1 year of initial accreditation

Question 26

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) requirements consist of:

Answer 26

-Must be certified by the ARDMS or certified before next accreditation cycle -(If not ARDMS certified) 30 CMEs submitted -If applying for breast accreditation, 10 CMEs out of 30 must pertain to breast sonography

Question 27

Intersocietal Commission on Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) requirements consist of:

Answer 27

 Fifteen hours of CME relevant to vascular testing.  Three years of vascular testing experience with completion of at least 1,800 tests .  Technical staff must have appropriate training with certificate or documented experience.

Question 28

Intersocietal Commission on Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) requirements consist of:

Answer 28

 Qualified sonographer meeting specific criteria.  Technical directors must maintain 30 hours of CME credits in a 3-year time period.  Technical staff must be recognized as a qualified sonographer meeting specific criteria.

Question 29

Steps for Accreditation:

Answer 29

1.Contact Organization 2.Submit fee for application and self study material. 3. Assign a physician and a sonographer to work as a team 4. Inform administration about extra time and fees needed to complete the process. 5.Complete ALL parts of the application and self study. 6.Mail the completed application, fee and self study. 7.Wait for feedback.

Question 30

List the Organizations that are in charge of developing standards/guidelines for Ultrasound:

Answer 30

-AIUM – American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine -ASE – American Society Of Echocardiography -SVU- Society for Vascular Ultrasound

Question 31

National Examination/Gold Standard for Ultrasound is:

Answer 31

ARDMS – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Question 32

What are the National review boards for sonography are (the boards who instructors answer to)?

Answer 32

-JRC-DMS - Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography -JRC-CVT – Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology

Question 33

4 Journals connected to the national organizations:

Answer 33

JDMS -Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography JUM -Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine JASE -Journal American Society of Echocardiography JVU: -Journal for Vascular Ultrasound

Question 34

What things is Quality assured by the AIUM 100mm test object?

Answer 34

Quality Assurance (QA) for Axial and Lateral resolution as well caliper accuracy and dead zone

Question 35

What are 2 pt identifiers

Answer 35

Name and DOB

Question 36

If you assume everyone is infected, what precautions do you take?

Answer 36

Universal Precautions

Question 37

Does the Tissue Equivalent Phantom test for QA or Gray Scale

Answer 37

Gray Scale

Question 38

Accreditation for labs?

Answer 38

AIUM ACR

Question 39

What helps maintain peak instrument performance?

Answer 39

Preventative Maintenance

Question 40

Finish the Statement: For the data to be _______, periodic checks should _______ the baseline parameters.

Answer 40

valid; mimic

Question 41

If there is a significant difference between a baseline and periodic check results, what should happen?

Answer 41

Double check system setup, then repeat test