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Answer: D

A quality assurance program should be developed under the guidance and supervision of:
A. Chief radiographer
B. Chief radiologist
C. HR supervisor
D. Medical physicist

Answer: B

An instantaneous flash of bluish white light seen in the dark is approximately:
A. 30–35%
B. 40–45%
C. 50–55%
D. 60–65%

Answer: C

X-ray tube – grid – film processing – view box – What is the correct order of the procedure chain?
A. Film processing → X-ray tube → View box → Grid
B. Grid → X-ray tube → Film processing → View box
C. X-ray tube → Grid → Film processing → View box
D. View box → Film processing → X-ray tube → Grid

Answer: C

Disposal of chemical bottles:
A. Collect and display
B. Puncture
C. Should not be used
D. Incinerate

Answer: B

The person who is responsible for overseeing injury or sickness among the staff to reduce any absences that may result in inefficiency of service is:
A. Chief radiographer
B. Chief radiologist
C. HR supervisor
D. Safety officer

Answer: A

First aid treatment if any of the staff inhaled chemical fumes or powder should be:
A. Move out
B. Administer water
C. Give CPR
D. Use eye wash only

Answer: A

Radiography involves working with radiation, patients, hazardous chemicals, electricity machinery:
A. True
B. False

Answer: D

When working with chemicals or mixing solutions, you must remember the following instructions for your own safety, except:
A. Wear a mask
B. Wear gloves
C. Wear apron
D. Use improper ventilation

Answer: B

It prevents occurrence of defects in a product or a service:
A. Quality Assurance
B. Quality Control
C. Standard Operating Procedure
D. Safety Protocol

Answer: B

To use a fire extinguisher, we should remember the abbreviation T.P.A.S.S, which stands for:
A. Turn, Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
B. Twist, Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
C. Tilt, Press, Activate, Sweep, Secure
D. Turn, Press, Aim, Squeeze, Stop

Answer: B

In performing CPR, how deep do we need to push down the chest in an adult?
A. 0.5 inch
B. 1 inch
C. 1.5 inch
D. 2 inches

Answer: C

The temperature maintained in the darkroom should be:
A. 50–55°F
B. 55–60°F
C. 60–70°F
D. 70–80°F

Answer: A

Its primary function is to protect the film from white light and ionizing radiation during handling and processing:
A. Darkroom
B. Film cassette
C. X-ray tube
D. Lead apron

Answer: B

The humidity range in the darkroom should be maintained around:
A. 30–40%
B. 40–60%
C. 50–70%
D. 60–80%

Answer: B

A Wratten 6B is an example of a safelight filter which can be used for:
A. Orthochromatic film
B. Blue-violet-sensitive film
C. Panchromatic film
D. Red-sensitive film

Answer: A

Another example of a safelight filter is GBX, which can be used for:
A. Orthochromatic film
B. Blue-violet-sensitive film
C. Panchromatic film
D. Red-sensitive film

Answer: B

The distance of a 15-watt bulb from the working area should be:
A. 2 ft
B. 3 ft
C. 4 ft
D. 5 ft

Answer: A

An amber filter transmits light with a wavelength of how many nanometers?
A. 500 nm
B. 550 nm
C. 600 nm
D. 650 nm

Answer: D

A red filter transmits light with a wavelength of how many nanometers?
A. 500 nm
B. 550 nm
C. 600 nm
D. 650 nm

Answer: A

Other term for Amber safelight filters:
A. Kodak
B. Fujifilm
C. Wratten
D. GBX

Answer: B

Activities that provide adequate confidence that a radiology service will render consistently high-quality images and services are called:
A. Quality Control
B. Quality Assurance
C. Standard Operating Procedure
D. Safety Protocol

Answer: A

Concerned with instrumentation and equipment:
A. Quality Control
B. Quality Assurance
C. Equipment Maintenance
D. Safety Inspection

Answer: A

Aspect of quality assurance that monitors technical equipment to maintain quality standards:
A. Quality Control
B. Safety Check
C. Equipment Audit
D. QA Documentation

Answer: B

A static artifact may appear when humidity dips below how many percent?
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%

Answer: C

For long-term storage of film, the temperature inside the store room should be:
A. 20–30 °C
B. 30–40 °C
C. 40–60 °C
D. 60–80 °C

Answer: A

Unexposed films are sensitive to:
A. Radiation, light, temperature, humidity, chemical fumes, bending, and pressure
B. Only light
C. Only chemical fumes
D. Only radiation

Answer: C

How many watts of light bulb should be the standard of the safelight?
A. 10 w
B. 12 w
C. 15 w
D. 20 w

Answer: B

The safelight housing shall be installed how many feet from the working table and processing tanks?
A. 2 ft
B. 3 ft
C. 4 ft
D. 5 ft

Answer: D

The darkroom location must be:
A. Adjoining the view box
B. Accessible
C. With a minimum air changes per hour
D. All of the above

Answer: C

Minimum air changes per hour inside the darkroom should be:
A. 10 air changes
B. 12 air changes
C. 15 air changes
D. 20 air changes

Answer: B

The maintained humidity, room temperature, and air changes per hour inside the darkroom can be achieved by:
A. Using a fan
B. Using a good air-conditioning system
C. Using heaters
D. Leaving the door open

Answer: B

A test performed inside the darkroom by turning off illuminations, covering half of a film, leaving for 3 minutes, then processing it is called:
A. Darkroom calibration
B. Periodic testing
C. QA test
D. Safelight test

Answer: A

The fixing solution is located at which side of the tank?
A. Right-hand tank
B. Left-hand tank
C. Center of the tank
D. Top of the tank

Answer: B

The developer solution is located at which side of the tank?
A. Right-hand tank
B. Left-hand tank
C. Center of the tank
D. Top of the tank

Answer: C

The waterbath is located at which side of the tank?
A. Right-hand tank
B. Left-hand tank
C. Center of the tank
D. Bottom of the tank

Answer: B

Static artifacts arise when the humidity is lower than:
A. 2°
B. 5°
C. 10°
D. 15°

Answer: B

Other term for red filters:
A. Kodak
B. Fujifilm
C. Wratten
D. GBX

Answer: B

How many cm should be the walls of a darkroom constructed?
A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm

Answer: B

Quality Assurance is concerned with:
A. Equipment
B. People
C. Chemicals
D. Temperature

Answer: A

Quality Assurance involves:
A. Interpretations of exams, maintenance of equipment, performance of procedures, filing systems, staff development, scheduling exams, supply lines
B. Only equipment maintenance
C. Only staff scheduling
D. Only safety protocols

Answer: B

This program includes monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of equipment for optimal performance and stability. It is essential that radiographers recognize, record, and report significant increases or underexposure in radiation exposure:
A. Quality Control
B. Quality Assurance
C. Standard Operating Procedure
D. Safety Protocol

Answer: C

A source of light which will not fog the films and still provide adequate illumination under processing conditions is called:
A. Darkroom light
B. White light
C. Safe light
D. Incandescent light

Answer: B

The person responsible for overseeing injury or sickness among the staff to reduce absences that may result in inefficiency of service is:
A. Chief radiographer
B. HR supervisor
C. Radiologic technologist
D. Safety officer

Answer: A

Ensuring a work environment as safe as possible and minimizing the risk of problems arising involves:
A. PPE, regular safety checks, appropriate safety protocols
B. Ignoring minor incidents
C. Using chemicals without PPE
D. Skipping periodic testing

Answer: B

A radiographer performs periodic monitoring, but the machine is not performing as intended. What should be done to make repairs unnecessary?
A. Ignore it
B. Perform preventive maintenance
C. Call manufacturer only
D. Document and continue working

Answer: A

The primary goal of a radiology quality assurance program is to:
A. Ensure consistent high-quality images and services
B. Reduce staff numbers
C. Increase chemical usage
D. Decrease workflow

Answer: A

The quality assurance program should be developed under the guidance and supervision of a medical physicist qualified by:
A. Education, experience, and trainings
B. Personal preference
C. Vendor instructions only
D. Random protocols

Answer: A

The role of the Radiographer or Radtech includes:
A. Responsible for deciding, documenting, and meeting regularly
B. Only documenting
C. Only operating equipment
D. Ignoring QA programs

Answer: A

The role of the Senior Radiographer or Radtech includes:
A. Responsible for deciding, documenting, and meeting regularly
B. Only teaching
C. Only filing records
D. Only operating the darkroom

Answer: B

Monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of equipment for optimal performance and stability is part of:
A. Quality Control
B. Quality Assurance
C. Standard Safety Protocol
D. Chemical Management