Quality Assurance Flashcards
Goals of quality assurance?
Less cost, less exposure
What is a RSO?
Radiation safety officer
What is an RSO in charge of?
Education, badges, quality assurance tests, use protection gear etc
The badge used to measure radiation called?
Personal dosimetry
How often is equipment calibrated?
Bi-yearly
How can you prevent repairs?
Check Bucky tray, check nuts and bolts, check wiring and equipment on the wall
How can you make sure your SID is accurate?
Occasionally measure
To make sure the tube stand and tube are perpendicular.
Perpendicularity
How often is ppe tested?
Annually
Correct developer and fixer temperature.
68 F
How often is a dark room fog test done?
Quarterly
What does a fog test show you?
Light exposure
What does the 9 penny test check for?
Proper collimator size and dimensions
What will quality assurance program contain?
Preventative maintenance, quality control, equipment calibration, education
