Question 1

The measurement of the level of quality at some point in time with no effort to change or improve the level of care is known as quality
A) management.
B) assurance.
C) assessment.
D) control.

Accepted Answer

Quality assessment only measures the level of quality at a certain point but is not a part of continuous quality improvement.

Question 2

W. Edwards Deming's management approach can be summarized by his ____ points.
A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 14

Accepted Answer

Deming's management approach contained 14 points.

Question 3

Members of the general public who may be exposed to frequent or continuous exposure from artificial sources other than medical exposure have a recommended maximum effective dose equivalent of _____ rem/year.
A) 0.1
B) 0.5
C) 1.0
D) 5.0

Accepted Answer

For members of the general population who may be exposed to frequent or continuous exposure from artificial sources other than medical irradiation (this includes radiography students younger than the age of 18), the NCRP recommends a maximum effective dose equivalent limit of 0.1 rem (1 mSv) per year.

Question 4

Under the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, voluntary reporting of unsafe medical devices will require the use of form
A)3419.
B)3500.
C) 3500A.
D) MSDS.

Accepted Answer

Form 3500 is used for voluntary reporting while Form 3500A is used for mandatory reporting.

Question 5

Invasive quality control equipment testing is considered to be
A) simple.
B) complex.
C) Simple and complex.
D) None of the answer options are correct.

Accepted Answer

Level III QC testing is considered to be invasive and complex.

Question 6

The maximum dose to the fetus of an occupational worker for the entire gestation period is _____ rem.
A) 0.05
B) 0.1
C) 0.5
D) 5.0

Accepted Answer

The embryonic/fetal dose of occupational workers should not exceed 0.0025 millirem (0.025 mSv) per day, 0.05 rem (0.5 mSv) in any 1 month of the 9-month gestation period and 0.5 rem (5 mSv) for the entire gestation period.

Question 7

How many different methods of disease transmission are stated to be minimized by Tier 2 precautions?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

Accepted Answer

Tier 2 precautions are geared toward preventing infection by minimizing disease transmission by air, droplet, and contact.

Question 8

When did the Mammography Quality Standards Act become effective?
A) April 1992
B) October 1994
C) October 1997
D) April 1999

Accepted Answer

MQSA became effective on October 1, 1994.

Question 9

Which federal agency is responsible for establishing standards for safety and for monitoring the workplace environment?
A) NRC
B) OSHA
C) FDA
D) NCRP

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for monitoring the workplace environment.

Question 10

Customers who come from outside the healthcare organization are generally referred to as
A) external customers.
B) internal customers.
C) External and internal customers.
D) None of the answer options are correct.

Accepted Answer

Internal customers come from inside the healthcare organization.

Question 11

Which of the following are normally considered external customers?
A) Nurses
B) Referring physicians
C) Inpatients
D) Intensive care wards

Accepted Answer

External customers come from outside of the healthcare organization and would include patients and their families, third-party payers, and the community.

Question 12

How many levels of quality control testing and monitoring are there?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

Accepted Answer

Quality control testing consists of level I, II, and III tests.

Question 13

What is the average amount of background radiation per year in the United States?
A) 100 mrem
B) 250 mrem
C) 360 mrem
D) 480 mrem

Accepted Answer

360 mrem (3.6 mSv) per year is the average background exposure for the United States.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is correct about the 80/20 rule?
A) Twenty percent of the causes result in 80%of the problems.
B) Twenty percent of the problems are the result of 80% of the causes.
C) 40% of the time there will be problems.
D) None of the answer options are correct.

Accepted Answer

The 80/20 rule states that 80% of the problems are the result of 20% of the causes.

Question 15

Any activity that costs a facility either money or its reputation is known as
A) risk management.
B) risk assessment.
C) risk analysis.
D) loss potential.

Accepted Answer

Loss potential refers to any activity that costs a facility either money or its reputation.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Quality Management

The measurement of the level of quality at some point in time with no effort to change or improve the level of care is known as quality

W. Edwards Deming's management approach can be summarized by his ____ points.

Members of the general public who may be exposed to frequent or continuous exposure from artificial sources other than medical exposure have a recommended maximum effective dose equivalent of _____ rem/year.

Under the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, voluntary reporting of unsafe medical devices will require the use of form

Invasive quality control equipment testing is considered to be

The maximum dose to the fetus of an occupational worker for the entire gestation period is _____ rem.

How many different methods of disease transmission are stated to be minimized by Tier 2 precautions?

When did the Mammography Quality Standards Act become effective?

Which federal agency is responsible for establishing standards for safety and for monitoring the workplace environment?

Customers who come from outside the healthcare organization are generally referred to as

Which of the following are normally considered external customers?

How many levels of quality control testing and monitoring are there?

What is the average amount of background radiation per year in the United States?

Which of the following statements is correct about the 80/20 rule?

Any activity that costs a facility either money or its reputation is known as