19 Questions
How often should MR safety policies and procedures be reviewed?
Every year
Who is responsible for minimizing risks to staff and patients?
MRMD
Who is responsible for providing advice on the engineering, scientific, and administrative aspects of the safe use of MR equipment?
MRSE
Which zone of the MR facility is synonymous with the MR scanner room and includes the MR projectile zone?
Zone IV
What should the entrance to Zone IV be clearly marked with?
A red warning sign
What is recommended at the entry to Zone IV to inhibit unintended passage of personnel and/or materials from Zone III to IV?
A caution barrier
Which zone should have restricted entrance using reliable key locks, locking systems controlled by access control cards/badges with radiofrequency ID (RFID) or similar technology, or any method to ensure appropriate access by designated personnel?
Zone III
What is the recommended type of lock for doors in Zone III?
Access control cards/badges with RFID
What type of signage should be used to identify entrances to Zone III?
All of the above
Who is responsible for overseeing overall MR facility operational safety?
MR Medical Director (MRMD)
Who is responsible for ensuring that proper policies and procedures of the MRMD are implemented and enforced at all times?
MR Safety Officer (MRSO)
What is the purpose of an MR safety committee?
To discuss MR safety issues and focus on continual improvement
What is the recommended timeframe for reporting MR-related adverse events to the MRMD?
Within 24 hours or 1 business day of their occurrence
Who is encouraged to be included in an MR safety committee?
Various stakeholders including radiologists, physicists, technologists, APPs, nurses, and more
What should sites consider before adopting the approach of simultaneous remote scanning of multiple patients?
Patient safety and diagnostic efficacy
Which one of these actions should Level 2 Personnel take in the case of a quench venting failure?
Consider opening the door to Zone IV to help ventilate Zone III.
Which one of these is the purpose of the Emergency Stop button in an MRI facility?
To immediately stop MR scanning and table motion
When should the Emergency Power Off button be used in an MRI facility?
In cases of fire, flooding, or voltage accidents
What is one of the specific responsibilities/tasks of the Onsite Level 2 MR Technologist in the remote scanning scenario?
Be present in Zone III – IV whenever a patient/research participant is in Zone IV
Quiz: Understanding Access Control Measures in MR Facilities Test your knowledge on access control measures in MR facilities with this quiz. Learn about the importance of keeping the entry door to Zone 472 IV closed and locked when not actively monitored by MR personnel. Explore examples of Zone IV barriers and understand the role of reliable key locks and access control systems in restricting entrance to Zone III.
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