Deck 6: Radiology Administration

Question 1

All of the following choices would describe a typical radiologist group in a contemporary hospital EXCEPT

A)they may provide their services as contracted physicians.
B)they may be employed by the hospital and may be direct employees.
C)the hospital will conduct their business operations and management,including recruitment.
D)group members may or may not be full partners.

Answer 1

C
Radiologists may practice alone as individual physicians or in groups.They may be employed as employees of the hospital or work under contractual agreement.The function of the group's organization is to run the business of the group,which includes recruitment,billing patients for professional services such as radiology examination results,managing and paying their group employees,managing group investments and benefits plans,and serving as a mechanism for decision making.

Question 2

A formal document that outlines the departmental structure of a hospital by showing lines of authority,reporting structures,and the interrelationships of departments is a(n):

A)organizational chart.
B)PACS network diagram.
C)flowchart.
D)decision matrix.

Answer 2

A
The organizational chart of a hospital demonstrates how managers and employees carry out the functions within the institution in an organized and logical manner.In its basic definition,it demonstrates who reports to whom in the organization.

Question 3

All of the physicians practicing medicine within a hospital comprise the hospital's

A)board of trustees.
B)continuous quality improvement (CQI)group.
C)regulatory council.
D)medical staff.

Answer 3

D
The medical staff is the formal organized structure of physicians within a hospital with authorized privileges,bylaws,elected officers,committees,and organized activities.

Question 4

A common technology used in medical imaging is digital radiology.This permits the display of a patient's medical images and information on video display monitors for review and assessment.It is important to remember that keeping this information on a monitor screen for visitors or unqualified personnel to view,represents a(n)

A)extraordinary customer service event.
B)HIPPA violation.
C)OSHA compliance event.
D)NRC violation.

Question 5

Examples of internal committees within a hospital enterprise include the
1)Radiation Safety Committee.
2)Joint Commission (TJC).
3)Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
4)Infection Control Committee.
5)P&T Committee.

A)1,3,and 5 only
B)1,3,and 4 only
C)2 and 4 only
D)1,4,and 5 only

Question 6

In addition to the traditional hospital setting for health care,it is quite common to offer medical imaging services in a wide variety of medical settings.These sites could include
1)outpatient clinic.
2)freestanding imaging centers.
3)shoe stores in which pedal fluoroscopic imaging is available.
4)regional airports in which portable CT scanning is available for security screening.
5)physician offices and clinics.
6)urgent care centers.

A)1,2,4,5,and 6 only
B)1,2,5,and 6 only
C)2,5,and 6 only
D)4,5,and 6 only

Question 7

All of the following are related EXCEPT

A)performance improvement (PI).
B)quality control inspections (QCI).
C)continuous quality improvement (CQI).
D)total quality management (TQM).

Question 8

Modern medical imaging departments no longer use x-ray film for medical images.The transformation from a film-based environment to a digital medium has had a very profound impact on medicine's standard of care.Among its many virtues,digital medical imaging has permitted the networking and computer storage of thousands of images.The transmission,display,and storage of these images are accomplished through what type of technology?

A)HIPAA
B)MQSA
C)PACS
D)NRC

Question 9

Employers are looking for two principle traits in all radiologic science professionals.These traits are

A)promptness and proper attire.
B)initiative and drive.
C)communication skills and the ability to speak a second language.
D)technical competency and teamwork skills.

Question 10

Medical imaging professionals must be aware that their actions,comments,and appearance contribute to the image of their employer and of the profession.Positive interactions with patients and their family members establish goodwill on behalf of the organization.Which of the following is the best single choice that illustrates desirable goodwill efforts enhancing public image?

A)Greeting patients in a monotone voice with minimal eye contact to appear professional
B)Proudly displaying your religious tattoos to express your spirituality
C)Wearing attire that is consistent with the dress code and presenting an upbeat attitude
D)Referencing your textbook during a medical procedure to avoid mistakes

Question 11

A document that guides a hospital as to its purpose and role in the community it serves is called a

A)constitution.
B)set of bylaws.
C)mission statement.
D)master plan.

Question 12

In providing radiology care to a patient,you observe a colleague accidentally exposing the wrong body part.It appears that he is unaware of the mistake.This action would be considered a(n)

A)insignificant patient care event.
B)medical error.
C)true accident and not worthy of documentation.
D)medical event that would be billed as a separate procedure.

Question 13

In large hospitals the person responsible for the operations of radiologic services is typically the administrative director of radiology.This individual must have strong managerial and other skills,including
1)leadership skills.
2)finance and budgeting skills.
3)medical image interpretation skills.
4)strategic planning skills.
5)nursing skills,including pharmacology.
6)customer service skills.
7)communications and public relations skills.

A)2,3,4,5,and 6 only
B)1,2,5,6,and 7 only
C)1,2,4,6,and 7 only
D)3,5,and 6 only

Question 14

It is not uncommon for a technologist to be disciplined for

A)ignoring a patient's request for information.
B)equipment abuse and damage.
C)gossiping and secretive employee behaviors.
D)all of the above.

Question 15

At a recent radiology department meeting,the director discussed an incident that occurred a few days earlier involving a patient within medical imaging.In his description,the director revealed that this patient had an incorrect ultrasound examination performed.Investigation into the situation showed that a receptionist told the patient to wait in the wrong holding area before the examination.The ultrasonographer assumed that the patient was in the correct location and performed the wrong examination.To prevent this type of event from occurring in the future,what type of analysis needs to be undertaken by the department?

A)Task Analysis Inventory
B)PACS assessment
C)CQI analysis
D)Joint Commission Self-Study

Question 16

The health care industry is a significant part of the U.S.economy.Hospitals,clinics,imaging centers,rehabilitation centers,and other institutions all make up a sizeable network of this country's health care delivery system.The complexities of a hospital and all of its departments,professions,infrastructure and design can be likened to

A)communities within a community.
B)isolated enterprises that operate with complete independence.
C)simple businesses with a single product or service to offer its customers.
D)a family-run business with only a few employees.

Question 17

The federal agency that regulates the use of ionizing radiation including medical and nuclear applications is the

A)Joint Commission (TJC).
B)Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
C)Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
D)Radiation Safety Committee.

Question 18

A typical organizational structure of a hospital will have the hospital's chief executive officer (CEO)or president reporting to the

A)chief financial officer (CFO).
B)board of directors.
C)city council.
D)medical staff chief.

Question 19

To a medical imaging department,the customer could be described as

A)a referring physician or patient.
B)more educated and informed about imaging procedures.
C)having options for medical care and being able to afford being selective.
D)all of the above.

Question 20

All of the following are true of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)EXCEPT

A)its intent is to ensure high-quality mammography imaging nationwide.
B)accreditation of mammography services through the ASRT is integral to MQSA compliance.
C)it was established by the federal government in 1992 and has been in place since that time.
D)MQSA noncompliance will prevent Medicare reimbursement for mammography examinations.