Module 6

Question 1

According to MQSA standards, the collimated field may not exceed the image receptor on any side except the _______ side.

nipple
right
left
chest wall

Answer 1

chest wall

Question 2

The most common source of film fogging in mammographic darkrooms is _______.

use of out dated chemicals
radiation exposure
poor air circulation
poor lighting conditions

Answer 2

poor lighting conditions

Question 3

A STEP test assesses:

automatic compression functions
film processing equipment and conditions
darkroom cleanliness only
automatic exposure control levels

Answer 3

film processing equipment and conditions

Question 4

A film-screen contact test should be performed ________.

annually
semi annually
quarterly
monthly

Answer 4

semi annually

Question 5

An outcomes audit must be initiated within _____ months after a facility becomes certified.

3
6
12
18

Answer 5

12

Question 6

Baseline QC standards for mammographic processors include measurement of all of the following except __________.

base-plus-fog density
mid-density
max density
density difference

Answer 6

max density

Question 7

The crossover procedure for mammographic film processing is used to adjust the QC procedure to accommodate new __________.

processing temperatures
film batches
processing speeds
screen speeds

Answer 7

film batches

Question 8

MQSA requires cassette screens be cleaned at least ___________.

daily
weekly
monthly
quarterly

Answer 8

weekly

Question 9

The technical factors used when imaging a test phantom should be:

specified by the phantom supplier
the same as those used for the densest breast
the same as those used for a normal breast
any factors set by the tester, as long as they are documented

Answer 9

the same as those used for a normal breast

Question 10

When scoring a phantom image, the technologist can see 3 full fibers and 1/2 of the fourth fiber. The score for fibers in this scenario is ___________.

2.5
3.0
3.5
4

Answer 10

3.5

Question 11

The MQSA requires the facilities perform an image quality test using an FDA approved phantom at least ___________.

quarterly
monthly
weekly
daily

Answer 11

weekly

Question 12

According to the MQSA, corrective action must be taken within 30 days of repeat analysis when a facility’s repeat rate exceeds _______ %.

2
3
4
5

Answer 12

5

Question 13

Hypo test solution is used for a __________ test.

darkroom fog
screen cleanliness
fixer retention
film-screen contact

Answer 13

fixer retention

Question 14

When performing a darkroom fog test, the 2 measurements on the finished image should be taken:

one each inside and outside of the phantom image.
inside the phantom test object image.
outside the phantom test object image.
on an actual mammogram; no phantom is used.

Answer 14

outside the phantom test object image.

Question 15

Maximum compression force on a mammography unit must not exceed ________ newton.

25
45
111
200

Answer 15

200

Question 16

The evaluation of system resolution is sometimes referred to as focal spot performance.

True
False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Film artifacts that appear parallel to each other when fed through a processor originate in the __________.

phantom image
processor
mammography unit
film base

Answer 17

processor

Question 18

MQSA regulations state that kVp must be accurate to within + ________% of the selected kVp at the lowest setting.

2
5
7
15

Answer 18

5

Question 19

The view boxes used for interpreting mammography images should produce at least _________ candela per sq meter luminance.

1000
1500
2000
3000

Answer 19

3000