Ch. 12 PACS Test Flashcards
T/F - QA activities produce quantitative data that can be analyzed.
true
A comprehensive set of activities designed to monitor and maintain systems that produce a product.
quality control
T/F - Most QC activities are not part of QA.
false
A plan for the systematic observation and assessment of the different aspects of a project, service, or facility to make certain that standards of quality are being met.
quality assurance
Which of the following are part of the 3 major components of QC testing?
- acceptance testing
- routine maintenance
- error maintenance
This level of QC is done prior to installation or after a major repair is completed.
acceptance testing
This level of QC is done in order to ensure equipment is operating as expected and to catch problems before they become apparent radiographically.
routine maintenance
This level of QC is performed when errors in equipment performance are apparent, this level of QC is typically performed by a service rep.
error maintenance
_____ focuses on improving the process or system in which the people function as team members rather than focusing on the individual’s work.
CQI
The ______ is the weakest link in the digital imaging chain.
monitor
A _____ is a device used to measure the luminescence of areas on the monitor.
photometer
T/F - LCD display should have a luminance reading >100 cd/m2.
true
Using the TG18-UNL10 and TG18-UNL80 test patterns, luminance is measured at five positions over the monitor using a calibrated photometer. The five readings should be within __% of one another
30
All annual testing and acceptance testing should be performed by a qualified _____.
medical physicist
_____ is used to reduce the size of the image files and increase the speed of the network transfer of the images.
compression
