Question 1

The mAs recorded during phantom image testing of mammographic equipment should not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

Accepted Answer

A) ±2% 
B) ±5% 
C) ±10% 
D) ±15% 
A) ±2% 
B) ±5% 
C) ±10% 
D) ±15% D

Question 2

The average glandular dose delivered during a single craniocaudal view of an FDA-accepted phantom simulating a standard breast shall not exceed ____ mGy per exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 5 C

Question 3

Developer temperature in mammographic film processors should not vary by more than

Accepted Answer

A) ±0.5° F. 
B) ±1.0° F. 
C) ±2.0° F. 
D) ±5.0° F. 
A) ±0.5° F. 
B) ±1.0° F. 
C) ±2.0° F. 
D) ±5.0° F. A

Question 4

The MQSA does not require facilities to have

Accepted Answer

A) annual physics testing. 
B) minimum image quality standards. 
C) ACR accreditation. 
D) FDA certification. 
A) annual physics testing. 
B) minimum image quality standards. 
C) ACR accreditation. 
D) FDA certification.

Question 5

The B + F value determined from sensitometric testing of mammographic film processors must not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

Accepted Answer

A) ±0.01% 
B) ±0.03% 
C) ±0.05% 
D) ±0.10% 
A) ±0.01% 
B) ±0.03% 
C) ±0.05% 
D) ±0.10%

Question 6

Mammographers must perform phantom image evaluation at least

Accepted Answer

A) daily. 
B) weekly. 
C) monthly. 
D) semi-annually. 
A) daily. 
B) weekly. 
C) monthly. 
D) semi-annually.

Question 7

The maximum allowable dose per exposure for mammographic images is ____ rad.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.1 
B) 0.2 
C) 0.3 
D) 0.5 
A) 0.1 
B) 0.2 
C) 0.3 
D) 0.5

Question 8

The background density obtained during phantom image testing should not vary by more than _____ from the established operating level.

Accepted Answer

A) ±0.2 
B) ±0.3 
C) ±0.4 
D) ±0.5 
A) ±0.2 
B) ±0.3 
C) ±0.4 
D) ±0.5

Question 9

The contrast indicator, or density difference, value from sensitometric testing of mammographic film processors must not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

Accepted Answer

A) ±0.01% 
B) ±0.03% 
C) ±0.05% 
D) ±0.15% 
A) ±0.01% 
B) ±0.03% 
C) ±0.05% 
D) ±0.15%

Question 10

The recommended maximum tolerance of kVp variance for mammographic x-ray generators is

Accepted Answer

A) 1%. 
B) 2%. 
C) 5%. 
D) 10%. 
A) 1%. 
B) 2%. 
C) 5%. 
D) 10%.

The mAs recorded during phantom image testing of mammographic equipment should not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

The average glandular dose delivered during a single craniocaudal view of an FDA-accepted phantom simulating a standard breast shall not exceed ____ mGy per exposure.

Developer temperature in mammographic film processors should not vary by more than

The MQSA does not require facilities to have

The B + F value determined from sensitometric testing of mammographic film processors must not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

Mammographers must perform phantom image evaluation at least

The maximum allowable dose per exposure for mammographic images is ____ rad.

The background density obtained during phantom image testing should not vary by more than _____ from the established operating level.

The contrast indicator, or density difference, value from sensitometric testing of mammographic film processors must not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

The recommended maximum tolerance of kVp variance for mammographic x-ray generators is

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Exam 11: Mammographic Quality Standards

The mAs recorded during phantom image testing of mammographic equipment should not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

The average glandular dose delivered during a single craniocaudal view of an FDA-accepted phantom simulating a standard breast shall not exceed ____ mGy per exposure.

Developer temperature in mammographic film processors should not vary by more than

The MQSA does not require facilities to have

The B + F value determined from sensitometric testing of mammographic film processors must not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

Mammographers must perform phantom image evaluation at least

The maximum allowable dose per exposure for mammographic images is ____ rad.

The background density obtained during phantom image testing should not vary by more than _____ from the established operating level.

The contrast indicator, or density difference, value from sensitometric testing of mammographic film processors must not vary by more than ____ from the initial control value.

The recommended maximum tolerance of kVp variance for mammographic x-ray generators is

Introduction to Quality Management

Quality Management Tools and Procedures

Filmscreen Image Receptors, Darkrooms, and Viewing Conditions

Film Processing

Processor Quality Control

Silver Recovery

Quality Control of X-Ray Generators and Ancillary Radiographic Equipment

Quality Control of Fluoroscopic Equipment

Digital and Advanced Imaging Equipment

Outcomes Assessment of Radiographic Images

Quality Control in Computed Tomography

Quality Control for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment

Ultrasound Equipment Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance in Nuclear Medicine

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