EX 3 Flashcards

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Pregnant workers working in MRI must follow which of the following restrictions?

Avoid exposure of magnetic fields greater than 200mT
Do not move faster than 1T/s in the MRI environment
Do not stay in the MRI room during acquisition
All of the choices

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Do not stay in the MRI room during acquisition

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What is another name for quadrature RF exposure?

Circular polarized
Linear
Parallel
None of the choices

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Circular polarized

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A patient is pregnant. How should we scan our patient?

Image them at 7T or less
Use a circularly polarized exposure
Keep acquisition to no more than 2 hours
All of the choices

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Use a circularly polarized exposure

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The amount of RF exposed averaged over 10 seconds is defined by what?

SAR
B1+rms
T/m
Tesla

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B1+rms

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A pacemaker is considered a / an _____ implant.

Active
Passive

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Active

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An implanted pain pump is considered a / an ______ implant.

Active
Passive

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Active

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A loop recorder is considered a/an ____ implant.

Active
Passive

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Active

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A joint replacement is considered a/ an ______ implant.

Active
Passive

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Passive

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Which of the following is the riskiest implanted device listed?

Pacemaker
Deep brain stimulator
Loop recorder
Aneurysm clip

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Deep brain stimulato

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Patients with deep brain stimulators are at a higher risk of injury if conditions are not followed.

True
False

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True

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Which of the following can cause a burn on our patient?

External fixator
Aneurysm clip
Heart stent
Cloth hernia repair

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External fixator

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External fixator devices are contraindicated for MRI imaging.

True
False

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False

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A patient has a medication patch, what do we need to look for when reducing risk to the patient?

Type of medication
Metallic backing
Size of the patch
All of the choices

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Metallic backing

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What situation would potentially cause a patient burn?

Foiled backed medication patch
A cardiac stent
Aneurysm clip
bone screw

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Foiled backed medication patch

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Which of the following would be MR safe?

Metallic stent
Plastic stent
Pacemaker
Carbon fiber fixator rod

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Plastic stent

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A patient codes during an MRI exam. What do we do first

CPR to stablize patient
Remove patient from room
Bring crashcart to patient
Call for help

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CPR to stablize patient

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Screening of a patient must be done by whom before they enter zone 3?

Level 1 MR personnel
Level 2 MR personnel
Non-MR personnel
Patient

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Level 2 MR personnel

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A written screening sheet is sufficient for a patient to be considered MR screened.

True
False

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False

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What is true before scanning a patient?

Change patient into cotton gown
Leave patient in there street clothing
Change patient into gown with snaps
Make sure they are wearing yoga pants

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Change patient into cotton gown

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It is acceptable for patients to wear which of the following for their MRI exam?

Yoga pants
Cotton gown
Layers of clothing
Street clothing

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Cotton gown

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All the following should be visualized according to the line of sight rule except what?

Scanning console
Level 1 MR Personnel
Patient
Door to zone 4

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Level 1 MR Personnel

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What is the purpose of the line of sight rule?

To make sure any threats to the patient are monitored
To make sure the patient does not get a burn
To make sure we have the correct patient
To make sure we are charting the correct information on the patient

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To make sure any threats to the patient are monitored

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The level 1 MR personnel can escort a patient through what zones?

Zone 1 and 2
Zone 1, 2, and 3
Zone 1 only
Zone 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Zone 1 and 2

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The level 1 MR personnel can not escort a patient into what zones?

Zone 1 and 2
Zone 3 and 4
Zone 2, 3, and 4
Zone 4 only

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Zone 3 and 4

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patient receives contrast and immediately begins to feel nausea. This is an example of a _______ reaction. Allergic Non-Allergic
Non-Allergic
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A patient has a fresh tattoo. What can we do to reduce the risk of a burn? Cover the area with a towel Place a heatsink on the tattoo Move the tattoo into isocenter Tattoos can not be scanned
Place a heatsink on the tattoo
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Which of the following is an example of a heat sink? Ice pack Warm towel Medication patch All are heat sinks
Ice pack
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A patient has a joint replacement. Which of the following are true when scanning this implant? Only scan a 3T Only scan at 1.5 T Stay in normal operating mode Do not scan
Stay in normal operating mode
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A patient is pregnant. Which of the following are true when imaging this patient? Scan at 1.5 T Stay in normal operating mode Keep scan time to a minimum All are correct
Scan at 1.5 T Stay in normal operating mode Keep scan time to a minimum
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What can we do to reduce the risk of a proximity burn? Place a towel between a patients arms and the bore Avoid hands touching Place a pad of at least .5 to 1cm between the patient and the bore All the choices
Place a pad of at least .5 to 1cm between the patient and the bore
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How thick of a pad is needed to prevent a proximity burn? .5 to 1 cm 1 cm to 2 cm .25 to .5 cm 2 cm to 3 cm
.5 to 1 cm
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A patient may experience magnetophosphenes when? Moving towards the MRI scanner Being advanced into the scanner During gradient coil activation All the choices
Moving towards the MRI scanner Being advanced into the scanner During gradient coil activation
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Which of the following is unique to the static magnetic field? Burns Noise Heating Magnetohydrodyanmic effect
Magnetohydrodyanmic effect
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It is common for implant conditions to include vertical B0 in their conditions. True False
False
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A patient exposed to a changing magnetic field induces a current within them. This can be described by what? Lenz Law Lorentz forces Ohm's law Faraday's law
Faraday's law
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Who is responsible for the maintenance of the quench vent in the room? Manufacturer engineer Site engineer MRI technologists MRI Physicist
Manufacturer engineer
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How often should MR safety policies be reviewed? Monthly Quarterly Semiannually Annually
Annually
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What are we most concerned with when it comes to patient heating? Increased core temperature PNS magnetophophenes All of the choices
Increased core temperature
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Which of the following can cause a larger risk of thermal injury to our patient when it comes to SAR? Patients with fevers Patients taking medication that inhibit temperature regulation Patient with blankets All of the choices
Patients with fevers Patients taking medication that inhibit temperature regulation Patient with blankets
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A radiologist wants use to give gadolinium contrast to our pregnant patient. What agent should we give? Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Group 2
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Which of the following agents would be best to give to a pregnant patient? Magnevist Omniscan optimark Multihance
Multihance
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It is thought that a tattoo placed before ____ is at a higher risk of burns. 10 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks 4 weeks
8 weeks
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We are scanning at 3T, which of the following implants would have the greatest chance of burns? 10 cm internal wire 5 cm internal wire 15 cm internal wire 25 cm internal wire
10 cm internal wire
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I am scanning a thoracic spine at 3T and the patient has an abandoned lead measuring 13 cm. What is the level of risk to our patient? High risk Low risk
High risk
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A patient has a copper IUD. What is the level of risk to the patient? High risk Low risk
Low risk
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An oxygen tank was accidently brought into zone 4. Someone was hurt. When does this need to be reported to the FDA MedWatch program? 12 hrs 24 hr/1 business day 48hr/2 business days 60 hr/3 business days
24 hr/1 business day
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A ferrous wrench was brought into zone 4 and became a missile. Noone was hurt. Does this need to be reported to the FDA MedWatch program? Yes No
Yes
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In order to calculate the most accurate SAR, what is needed from our patient? Height Weight Gender All the choices
Height Weight Gender
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A person who is responsible for the day-to-day and had enough MR safety knowledge to take care of the patient and maintain a safe MRI environment is? Level 1 MR personnel MR responsible person Non-MR personnel Patient
MR responsible person
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This individual has enough MR safety knowledge to take care of only themselves in an MRI environment Level 1 MR personnel Level 2 MR personnel Non-MR personnel Patient
Level 1 MR personnel
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This individual can not accompany a patient into zone 3 or 4, but can still enter that area themselves. Level 1 MR personnel Level 2 MR personnel Non-MR personnel Patient
Level 1 MR personnel
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A housekeep who cleans the MRI suite at night may be designated as what? Level 1 MR personnel Level 2 MR personnel Non-MR personnel Patient
Level 1 MR personnel
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A floor nurse who rarely comes to MRI could be labelled as a? Level 1 MR personnel Level 2 MR personnel Non-MR personnel Patient
Non-MR personnel
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Who is responsible for an overall injection of contrast media? Nurse Ordering physician Radiologist Management
Radiologist
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Which of the following define dB/dx? Gradient field Spatial gradient field RF field Cryogen system
Spatial gradient field
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The spatial gradient field refers to what? B1 B0 Gradient field All the choices
B0
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A patient has a nitinol alloy stent. Is this implant at risk of translational or rotational forces? Yes No
No
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A patient has an unknown cardiac stent. What is the risk of scanning this patient at 1.5T Don't scan Moderate Risk Low Risk Scan
Scan
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A patient has a 2cm nitinol alloy esophageal stent that migrated out of place. What is the risk of scanning this patient? Don't scan Moderate Risk Low Risk Scan
Low Risk
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A patient has an MR conditional stimulator placed and additional leads were used to extend the current leads. What is the level of risk Don't scan Moderate Risk Low Risk Scan
Don't scan
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patient has a loop recorder and an MR conditional bladder stimulator. You can meet the MR conditions of the stimulator. What is the level of risk associated with scanning a brain? Don't scan Moderate Risk Low Risk Scan
Low Risk
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A patient has an MR conditional pain pump. We can meet the MRI conditions, but the battery is dead. What is the level of risk when scanning this? Don't scan Moderate Risk Low Risk Scan
Scan
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Who is responsible for overseeing safe execution of MRI examinations on every patient/human subject under their jurisdiction? MRMD/MRRD MRSE MRI system operators MRSO
MRMD/MRRD
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Who must be readily accessible to MRI system operators, enforce safety policies and procedures, ensure adequate written safety procedures and instructions, and educate personnel on safety requirements? MRSO MRSE MRMD/MRRD MRI system operators
MRSO
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Who is responsible for providing safety advice on purchasing, testing, and marking of equipment, provide MR safety education and training, and advise on selection, procurement, and installation of MR-related equipment? MRI system operators MRMD/MRRD MRSE MRSO
MRSO
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Who provides high-level advice on safe use of MR equipment, develops rules and procedures for safe use, and advises on modification of MR protocols? MRSE MRI system operators MRMD/MRRD MRSO
MRSE
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Who is responsible for managing hazards posed by MR equipment, ensuring appropriate measures are taken to protect against hazards, maintaining records of educated personnel, and consulting with MRMD/MRRD or MRSE as needed? MRSO MRI system operators MRSE MRMD/MRRD
MRMD/MRRD
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Who is responsible for testing MR equipment prior to use, advising on performance testing procedures, and establishing and maintaining links with appropriate bodies? MRSO MRI system operators MRMD/MRRD MRSE
MRSE
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Who must ensure safety, quality assurance, and risk assessment programs are implemented and investigate incidents or safety-related events? MRMD/MRRD MRSE MRI system operators MRSO
MRSE
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A patient is wearing colored contact lenses. What is our biggest concern? Heating Moving Vibrating Susceptibility artifacts
Susceptibility artifacts
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A patient has an cardiac occluder made of MP35N. How would you handle this? Don't scan Moderate Risk Low Risk Scan
Scan
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A patient has a stimulator that states to scan at only 128MHz. What is the level of risk scanning this implant at 1.5T. Don't scan Moderate Risk Low Risk Scan
Don't scan
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A patient has a Foley catheter with a temperature sensor in it. If we disconnect it from the monitoring equipment, what is the level of threat to our patient if we are scanning a cervical spine? High risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
Moderate Risk
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What is the range of adverse event rate for GBCM administered at clinical doses? 0.07% to 0.2% 0.07% to 0.7% 0.07% to 2.4% 0.004% to 0.2%
0.07% to 2.4%
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What is the usual manifestation of an allergic-like reaction to a GBCM? Coldness, warmth, or pain at the injection site Nausea with or without vomiting Headache and dizziness All of the above
Coldness, warmth, or pain at the injection site Nausea with or without vomiting Headache and dizziness
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What is the frequency of severe lifethreatening anaphylactic reactions to GBCM? 0.07% to 0.2% 0.07% to 0.7% 0.001% to 0.01% 0.004% to 0.7%
0.001% to 0.01%
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What is the frequency of allergic-like reactions to gadolinium chelate agents? 0.07% to 0.2% 0.07% to 0.7% 0.001% to 0.01% 0.004% to 0.7%
0.004% to 0.7%
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What is the correct classification of an allergic-like contrast reaction? Anaphylactic Allergic Idiosyncratic Immunologic
Idiosyncratic
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What is the minimum number of MR Personnel required when two machines are in use during scheduled hours? One Level 1 and one Level 2 Two Level 1s Two Level 2s Three Level 1s
Two Level 2s
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What should be done for research and volunteer subjects before they are allowed into Zone III? Written informed consent Plain-film radiography MR screening process Questioning by Level 2 Personnel
Questioning by Level 2 Personnel
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What is the safety of MRI at field strengths higher than 1.5 T during pregnancy? It has been thoroughly assessed and no harmful effects have been found It has been thoroughly assessed and some harmful effects have been found It has not been thoroughly assessed, but no harmful effects have been found It has not been thoroughly assessed, and some harmful effects have been found
It has not been thoroughly assessed, but no harmful effects have been found
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What is the risk-benefit analysis that should accompany the decision to administer an MR GBCA to pregnant patients? A well-documented and thoughtful risk-benefit analysis. A well-documented and thorough risk-benefit analysis. A thorough and thoughtful risk-benefit analysis. A thorough and well-documented risk-benefit analysis.
A well-documented and thoughtful risk-benefit analysis.
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What should be the primary focus when dealing with a medical emergency in Zone IV? Stabilizing the patient Quenching the magnet Moving the patient to Zone III Evacuating the patient from Zone IV
Stabilizing the patient
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What is the location of the magnet poles and therefore maximal SFG? The center of the magnet The outer edges of the openings or entrance(s) to the magnet bore The middle of the magnet The inner edges of the openings or entrance(s) to the magnet bore
The outer edges of the openings or entrance(s) to the magnet bore
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What is the primary difference between thermal load and focal RF-related thermal injury? Thermal load is dissipated over time, while thermal injury is not Thermal load is dissipated over space, while thermal injury is not Thermal load is experienced by the patient, while thermal injury is not Thermal load is reported in joules per kilogram, while thermal injury is not
Thermal load is dissipated over time, while thermal injury is not
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What should the instructions for use draw attention to regarding RISK factors for the MR WORKER? That possible physiological effects of exposure to RF is heating That possible physiological effects of exposure to the GRADIENT OUTPUT is PNS That possible physiological effects of exposure to static magnetic field are dizziness, vertigo, and a metallic taste in the mouth All of the above
That possible physiological effects of exposure to RF is heating That possible physiological effects of exposure to the GRADIENT OUTPUT is PNS That possible physiological effects of exposure to static magnetic field are dizziness, vertigo, and a metallic taste in the mouth
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What is the maximum SAR that can be used for MRI scans of coronary artery stents? 1.5 W/kg 2 W/kg 3 W/kg 4 W/kg
2 W/kg
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When can coronary artery stents be scanned using MRI? Immediately after placement After a few weeks After a few months After a year
Immediately after placement
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What is required to restrict the magnetic field plot? Structural steel Magnetic shielding RF-shielded assemblies Uninterruptible power supplies
Magnetic shielding
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What is the requirement for Level 2 MR Personnel when Non-MR Personnel are in Zones III or IV? They must be accompanied by, or under the immediate supervision of, a Level 1 MR Personnel They must be accompanied by, or under the immediate supervision of, a Level 2 MR Personnel They must be accompanied by, or under the immediate supervision of, another Non-MR Personnel They must be accompanied by, or under the immediate supervision of, another Level 2 MR Personnel
They must be accompanied by, or under the immediate supervision of, a Level 2 MR Personnel
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What should all MR Personnel do as part of their employment agreement? Undergo an MR screening process Immediately report any trauma, procedure, or surgery to the MRMD Provide written informed consent to Non-MR Personnel Scan nonambulatory patients using MR scanning equipment
Undergo an MR screening process
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What screening is required for conscious, nonemergency patients before they are allowed into Zone III? Written informed consent Plain-film radiography MR screening process Questioning by Level 2 Personnel
Questioning by Level 2 Personnel
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What should be documented before an MR examination of a patient with an intracranial aneurysm clip? The manufacturer, model, and type of aneurysm clip The static magnetic field strength, static magnetic field gradient, and orientation of the aneurysm clip The rate of motion through the static magnetic field gradient All of the above
The manufacturer, model, and type of aneurysm clip
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What has been the majority of published material regarding the acoustic safety of fetal scanning? It has found deleterious effects on newborn hearing if exposed to MRI in utero. It has found no deleterious effects on newborn hearing if exposed to MRI in utero. It has found potentially deleterious effects on newborn hearing if exposed to MRI in utero. It has found potentially beneficial effects on newborn hearing if exposed to MRI in utero.
It has found no deleterious effects on newborn hearing if exposed to MRI in utero.
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What is the main concern for metallic implants, devices, and foreign bodies in the 7 T environment? Damage Interference Resonant circuit-induced heating Malfunction
Resonant circuit-induced heating
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What should be done when determining whether a certain questionable device should undergo MRI? Risk-versus-benefit assessment Standardized testing Screening Labeling
Risk-versus-benefit assessment
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What is the difference between SAR and SED? SAR is the rate of energy absorption, while SED is the total dose of energy SAR is the total dose of energy, while SED is the rate of energy absorption SAR is the rate of energy absorption, while SED is the thermal load SAR is the thermal load, while SED is the rate of energy absorption
SAR is the rate of energy absorption, while SED is the total dose of energy
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What is the effect of certain medications on the patient’s thermoregulatory responses to a heat load? Synergistic Antagonistic Neutral Inverse
Synergistic
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What should be done with skin staples or leads near the area to be irradiated? Ensure that only the portion of the lead pathway within the volume of the coil is irradiated Apply cold compresses or ice packs to patients head Position the leads or wires as near to the inner walls of the MR scanner as possible Cover them with a cold compress or ice pack
Cover them with a cold compress or ice pack