Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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)    ±\pm± 0.01%
B)    ±\pm± 0.03%
C)    ±\pm± 0.05%
D)    ±\pm± 100.10%

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

Mammographers must perform phantom image evaluation at least

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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)    ±\pm± 0.01%
B)    ±\pm± 0.03%
C)    ±\pm± 0.05%
D)    ±\pm± 0.15%

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Exam 9: Mammographic Quality Standards