MTMI FLASH CARDS 2).
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What is quality control? -
correct answer ✅*reduce exposure and personnel *adequate and
consistent image quality *detect and correct potential problems
before they impact image quality and care
FULL FIELD DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY (FFDM) was approved by-----
and when -
correct answer ✅Approved by MQSA in year 2000
* No digital ACR QC Manuals existed in 2000, so all FFDM machines
QC must use the QC manual from the manufacturer
2016 ACR FFDM Phantom -
correct answer ✅Big rectangle one
Detailed
* Technical evaluation of a unit
*Measure of limits of a unit
*Optimization of the Unit
all assessed by who? -
correct answer ✅Annual Medical Physicist Survey
,MTMI FLASH CARDS 2).
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
General test of QC for Mammographers
(Per 2018 ACR DM Manual) -
correct answer ✅1. phantoms images
a). Quality
b). Artifact
2. Compression thickness
3. visual checklist
4. Acquisition and Radiologist Review workstation Monitors
a. Monitor cleanliness
b. Monitor calibration and test pattern(eg. SMPTE, TG-18)
5. Repeat analysis
6. viewing conditions
7. Compression force
8. Manufacturer detector calibration
Phantom imaging
1. Purpose/objective
,MTMI FLASH CARDS 2).
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
2. frequency
3. Equipment/ procedure
4. performance criteria
5. corrective action. -
correct answer ✅1. Purpose: assess the quality and consistency of
images
2. frequency: weekly
3. Equipment/ procedure: ACR DM phantom. Simulates a 4.2cm
compressed breast with 50/50 fat objects 6 fibers, 6 speck groups,
6 masses Procedure: 18x24 paddle minimal compression. technical
factors what ever is on your technique chart for your equipment
4. performance criteria : MUST SEE 2 fibers 3 specks 2 masses
5. corrective action: Immediate: if the phantom fails. problem has
to be identified and corrective action must be done before any
more exams can be done.
*Use the LARGESTAvailable image receptor size
Manual compress the paddle to approx. 5 daN or 12 pounds
compression force
, MTMI FLASH CARDS 2).
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
when scoring the phantom always count the -
correct answer ✅number of visible objects until 0 or .5 is reached
then stop counting
scoring fibers score as a ____ point if ____ mm or more of the fiber
is visible _____point if the fiber appear to to be equal or greater
than ____mm and less than ___ mm in length -
correct answer ✅1.0 point: 10 to 8mm in length;
1/2 point 5-8mm
How many fibers must be seen on QC image (ACR DM Phantom
performance criteria 2D or 3D) -
correct answer ✅at least 2
How many specs must be seen on qc images -
correct answer ✅3 specks
How many masses must be seen on qc images -
correct answer ✅2 masses
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What is quality control? -
correct answer ✅*reduce exposure and personnel *adequate and
consistent image quality *detect and correct potential problems
before they impact image quality and care
FULL FIELD DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY (FFDM) was approved by-----
and when -
correct answer ✅Approved by MQSA in year 2000
* No digital ACR QC Manuals existed in 2000, so all FFDM machines
QC must use the QC manual from the manufacturer
2016 ACR FFDM Phantom -
correct answer ✅Big rectangle one
Detailed
* Technical evaluation of a unit
*Measure of limits of a unit
*Optimization of the Unit
all assessed by who? -
correct answer ✅Annual Medical Physicist Survey
,MTMI FLASH CARDS 2).
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
General test of QC for Mammographers
(Per 2018 ACR DM Manual) -
correct answer ✅1. phantoms images
a). Quality
b). Artifact
2. Compression thickness
3. visual checklist
4. Acquisition and Radiologist Review workstation Monitors
a. Monitor cleanliness
b. Monitor calibration and test pattern(eg. SMPTE, TG-18)
5. Repeat analysis
6. viewing conditions
7. Compression force
8. Manufacturer detector calibration
Phantom imaging
1. Purpose/objective
,MTMI FLASH CARDS 2).
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
2. frequency
3. Equipment/ procedure
4. performance criteria
5. corrective action. -
correct answer ✅1. Purpose: assess the quality and consistency of
images
2. frequency: weekly
3. Equipment/ procedure: ACR DM phantom. Simulates a 4.2cm
compressed breast with 50/50 fat objects 6 fibers, 6 speck groups,
6 masses Procedure: 18x24 paddle minimal compression. technical
factors what ever is on your technique chart for your equipment
4. performance criteria : MUST SEE 2 fibers 3 specks 2 masses
5. corrective action: Immediate: if the phantom fails. problem has
to be identified and corrective action must be done before any
more exams can be done.
*Use the LARGESTAvailable image receptor size
Manual compress the paddle to approx. 5 daN or 12 pounds
compression force
, MTMI FLASH CARDS 2).
Mammography QC Tests, Physicist
Test Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
when scoring the phantom always count the -
correct answer ✅number of visible objects until 0 or .5 is reached
then stop counting
scoring fibers score as a ____ point if ____ mm or more of the fiber
is visible _____point if the fiber appear to to be equal or greater
than ____mm and less than ___ mm in length -
correct answer ✅1.0 point: 10 to 8mm in length;
1/2 point 5-8mm
How many fibers must be seen on QC image (ACR DM Phantom
performance criteria 2D or 3D) -
correct answer ✅at least 2
How many specs must be seen on qc images -
correct answer ✅3 specks
How many masses must be seen on qc images -
correct answer ✅2 masses
