VIII.3. Nuclear Medicine: Diagnosis and Therapy (LO 8)

1) What is the primary purpose of a Quality Assurance (QA) programme in nuclear medicine?

• A) To increase patient throughput

• B) To ensure the optimization of patient protection and minimize unintended exposures

• C) To reduce the cost of medical procedures

• D) To standardize diagnostic reports

2) According to the IAEA GSR Part 3, who should be involved in establishing a comprehensive QA programme for medical exposures in nuclear medicine?

• A) Only the radiological medical practitioner

• B) Medical physicists, radiological medical practitioners, and other relevant health professionals

• C) Administrative staff

• D) Patients and their families

3) When should acceptance tests be conducted on medical radiological equipment?

• A) Annually

• B) Only after a major failure

• C) For new or significantly refurbished or repaired equipment, or after software updates that could affect patient safety

• D) Every time the equipment is used

4) What is the role of the QA committee in a nuclear medicine facility?

• A) To manage patient appointments

• B) To review and oversee the QA programme regularly

• C) To handle financial accounts

• D) To market the facility's services

5) What should be included in the QA programme for dosimetry and monitoring equipment?

• A) Regular software updates without calibration

• B) Calibration cycles and checks to ensure correct functioning, typically within 2 years

• C) Immediate replacement every year

• D) Only visual inspection

6) What is the importance of maintaining records in a QA programme for medical exposures?

• A) To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support accident prevention

• B) To decrease the workload of medical staff

• C) To keep track of equipment sales

• D) To reduce the frequency of quality control tests

7) What is the significance of independent audits in a QA programme?

• A) To increase the complexity of procedures

• B) To provide an outside perspective and ensure compliance with standards

• C) To train new staff

• D) To review only financial performance