18 Questions
What must be assessed to ensure proper viewing from either side of the examination table?
Range of motion of the video display monitor(s)
What should be within the active range of motion of the fluoroscopists?
Protective radiation shields
Which system provides detailed operation instructions for solid-state detector systems?
Manufacturers of solid-state detector systems
What should remain in a fixed position without movement or sagging when released?
Protective radiation shields
Which equipment must be evaluated to ensure easy movement and stationary positioning?
Ancillary equipment installed on overhead arm(s)
For many IXE systems, which system controls X-ray generator parameter settings?
Automatic dose rate control (ADRC) system
What should be used to cover the image intensifier (II) or flat panel image receptor (FPIR) during generator parameter tests in service mode?
A piece of lead at least 1/8 inch thick
What should the SSDS be positioned as during the experimental setup for acceptance testing?
PERP
What is the purpose of the specially designed protective piece that may be available from the manufacturer?
To protect the II or FPIR from excessive radiation
Who should be consulted if the physicist is not familiar with service mode during generator parameter tests?
The service engineer from the specific vendor
What term has been renamed by the IEC as "PERP" in relation to interventional reference points?
"PERP"
Where should the SID be set during testing for the imaging system?
Maximum available distance
What should be tested during both single-plane and biplane operation in a ceiling-suspended single-plane system?
Collision avoidance safety switches
In the L-arm of the fluoroscopy system, what capabilities are associated with the rotation about the Y-axis?
Angulation capabilities
What should be carefully recorded if the L-arm of a system can be flipped?
Coordinates and signs displayed for peak PSD calculations
Which component's entire movable range should be tested on both sides of the examination table in a ceiling-suspended single-plane system?
C-arm
What should be tested for proper function in a fluoroscopy system with a tabletop offering various motions?
All available table motions and locks
Which feature should be assessed to ensure safe operation during single-plane and biplane use of the fluoroscopy system?
Collision avoidance safety switches
Test your knowledge on assessing video display monitors, including large format or multiple monitor assemblies, ensuring proper viewing range and ease of movement. Evaluate the stability and adjustability of the assembly to prevent sagging or rotation. Also, assess any ancillary equipment like surgical lights or power injectors for proper installation.
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