Deck 6: Radiology Administration

Question 1

To a medical imaging department,the customer could be described as

A) a referring physician or patient.
B) more educated and informed about imaging procedures.
C) having options for medical care and therefore they can be more selective.
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Among its many virtues,digital medical imaging has permitted the networking and computer storage of thousands of images.The transmission,display,and storage of these images are accomplished through what type of technology?

A) HIPAA
B) MQSA
C) PACS
D) NRC

Answer 2

C

Question 3

At a recent radiology department meeting,the director discussed an incident that occurred a few days earlier involving a patient within medical imaging.In his description,the director revealed that this patient had an incorrect ultrasound examination performed.Investigation into the situation showed that a receptionist told the patient to wait in the wrong holding area before the examination.The sonographer assumed that the patient was in the correct location and performed the wrong examination.To prevent this type of event from occurring in the future,what type of analysis needs to be undertaken by the department?

A) Task Analysis Inventory
B) PACS assessment
C) CQI analysis
D) Joint Commission Self-Study

Answer 3

C

Question 4

All of the following are related except

A) performance improvement (PI).
B) quality control inspections (QCI).
C) continuous quality improvement (CQI).
D) total quality management (TQM).

Question 5

Medical imaging professionals must be aware that their actions,comments,and appearance contribute to the image of their employer and of the profession.Positive interactions with patients and their family members establish goodwill on behalf of the organization.Which of the following is the best single choice that illustrates desirable goodwill efforts enhancing public image?

A) Greeting patients and telling simple jokes to raise their spirits
B) Proudly displaying your religious tattoos to express your spirituality
C) Wearing attire that is consistent with the dress code and presenting an upbeat attitude
D) Referencing your notes tableside during a medical procedure to avoid mistakes

Question 6

All of the physicians practicing medicine within a hospital comprise the hospital's

A) board of trustees.
B) continuous quality-improvement (CQI)group.
C) regulatory council.
D) medical staff.

Question 7

A typical organizational structure of a hospital will have the hospital's chief executive officer (CEO)or president reporting to the

A) chief financial officer (CFO).
B) board of directors.
C) city council.
D) medical staff chief.

Question 8

All of the following are true of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)except

A) its intent is to ensure high-quality mammography imaging nationwide.
B) accreditation of mammography services through the ASRT is integral to MQSA compliance.
C) it was established by the federal government in 1992 and has been in place since that time.
D) MQSA noncompliance will prevent Medicare reimbursement for mammography examinations.

Question 9

The federal agency that regulates the use of ionizing radiation including medical and nuclear applications is the

A) Joint Commission (TJC).
B) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
C) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
D) Radiation Safety Committee.

Question 10

A formal document that outlines the departmental structure of a hospital by showing lines of authority,reporting structures,and the interrelationships of departments is a(n)

A) organizational chart.
B) PACS network diagram.
C) flowchart.
D) decision matrix.

Question 11

Select the true statement from the choices below,regarding a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

A) This person has to be board-certified medical physicist.
B) An RSO is not needed if radioactive sources are in the department,as this area is controlled by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
C) An RSO may be a physicist or radiologist.
D) The department RSO is an optional position depending upon the decision of the hospital Board of Directors and their sense of need.

Question 12

The health care industry is a significant part of the U.S.economy.Hospitals,clinics,imaging centers,rehabilitation centers,and other institutions all make up a sizeable network of this country's health care delivery system.The complexities of a hospital and all of its departments,professions,infrastructure,and design can be likened to

A) communities within a community.
B) isolated enterprises that operate with complete independence.
C) simple businesses with a single product or service to offer its customers.
D) a family-run business with only a few employees.

Question 13

A competent,professional radiographer will demonstrate many skills and talents in the performance of their position.Many radiology directors will express particular interest in a single trait among many,when considering the employment of a new radiographer.This critically important trait centers around one's

A) teamwork skills.
B) knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
C) understanding of digital technology and how to fix image errors.
D) practice of sterile technique in surgical procedures.

Question 14

In providing radiology care to a patient,you observe a colleague accidentally exposing the wrong body part.It appears that he is unaware of the mistake.This action would be considered a(n)

A) insignificant patient care event since no visible harm was done.
B) medical error.
C) true diagnostic accident and not worthy of documentation.
D) medical event that would be billed as a separate procedure.

Question 15

Employers are looking for two principle traits in all radiologic science professionals.These traits are

A) an electronics background and critical thinking skills.
B) initiative and drive.
C) communication skills and the ability to speak a second language.
D) technical competency and teamwork skills.

Question 16

A document that guides a hospital as to its purpose and role in the community it serves is called a

A) proclamation.
B) set of bylaws.
C) mission statement.
D) master plan.