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What is the maximum strength of the static magnetic field created around the MR EQUIPMENT?
What is the maximum strength of the static magnetic field created around the MR EQUIPMENT?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT display upon request or continuously?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT display upon request or continuously?
What should the operator do after an event that could affect the physical or electrical integrity of the MR equipment?
What should the operator do after an event that could affect the physical or electrical integrity of the MR equipment?
What are some possible physiological effects of exposure to the static magnetic field?
What are some possible physiological effects of exposure to the static magnetic field?
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What must the MR equipment be designed to do to prevent cardiac stimulation in the patient and MR worker?
What must the MR equipment be designed to do to prevent cardiac stimulation in the patient and MR worker?
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What is the strongest typically available static magnetic field?
What is the strongest typically available static magnetic field?
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What is the minimum appropriate RATED hearing protection VALUE required to reduce the A-weighted RMS sound pressure level LAeq,1h to ≤ 99 dB(A)?
What is the minimum appropriate RATED hearing protection VALUE required to reduce the A-weighted RMS sound pressure level LAeq,1h to ≤ 99 dB(A)?
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What limits must the MR equipment default to if no direct determination of limits is obtained?
What limits must the MR equipment default to if no direct determination of limits is obtained?
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What should the instructions for use provide information about?
What should the instructions for use provide information about?
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What must the MR EQUIPMENT provide means for?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT provide means for?
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What type of magnet is used in most MR equipment?
What type of magnet is used in most MR equipment?
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What should the MR WORKER do to avoid any physiological effects?
What should the MR WORKER do to avoid any physiological effects?
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What should be considered when scanning sedated or unconscious patients?
What should be considered when scanning sedated or unconscious patients?
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What should the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION establish to protect the MR WORKER in compliance with local regulations?
What should the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION establish to protect the MR WORKER in compliance with local regulations?
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What is the unit of measurement for ts,eff?
What is the unit of measurement for ts,eff?
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What should be done to prevent loops with RF coil cables?
What should be done to prevent loops with RF coil cables?
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What should the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION provide information on concerning the wearing of protective clothing?
What should the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION provide information on concerning the wearing of protective clothing?
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What happens when the QUENCH is initiated?
What happens when the QUENCH is initiated?
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What must the MR EQUIPMENT have?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT have?
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What should the instructions for use draw attention to regarding MR WORKERS?
What should the instructions for use draw attention to regarding MR WORKERS?
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What type of magnet is used when the static magnetic field is normal to the long axis of the patient?
What type of magnet is used when the static magnetic field is normal to the long axis of the patient?
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What should the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION recommend to mitigate accidents and QUENCH events?
What should the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION recommend to mitigate accidents and QUENCH events?
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What should the instructions for use state regarding pregnant MR WORKERS?
What should the instructions for use state regarding pregnant MR WORKERS?
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What should be checked during periodic preventive maintenance and inspection?
What should be checked during periodic preventive maintenance and inspection?
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What noises can be heard when the QUENCH is initiated?
What noises can be heard when the QUENCH is initiated?
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What does the acronym PNS stand for?
What does the acronym PNS stand for?
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What must be an integral part of the image data?
What must be an integral part of the image data?
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What is the maximum exposure to static magnetic fields allowed by ICNIRP guidelines for occupational exposure?
What is the maximum exposure to static magnetic fields allowed by ICNIRP guidelines for occupational exposure?
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What must the MR EQUIPMENT monitor and control?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT monitor and control?
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What should be avoided when scanning sedated or unconscious patients?
What should be avoided when scanning sedated or unconscious patients?
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What is the evidence that exposure to static magnetic fields can have long-term or dose-related effects on humans?
What is the evidence that exposure to static magnetic fields can have long-term or dose-related effects on humans?
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What should the instructions for use state regarding legislation in some countries?
What should the instructions for use state regarding legislation in some countries?
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What is the result of the stream of helium gas dissipating?
What is the result of the stream of helium gas dissipating?
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What should be worn by people in the MR EXAMINATION ROOM to protect against the loud acoustic noise?
What should be worn by people in the MR EXAMINATION ROOM to protect against the loud acoustic noise?
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What is the lower limit for normal operating mode and the first level controlled operating mode?
What is the lower limit for normal operating mode and the first level controlled operating mode?
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What must the control of spatial encoding gradient and RF outputs be?
What must the control of spatial encoding gradient and RF outputs be?
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What should be done to ensure the adequacy of the venting system?
What should be done to ensure the adequacy of the venting system?
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What should the instructions for use draw attention to regarding RISK factors for the MR WORKER?
What should the instructions for use draw attention to regarding RISK factors for the MR WORKER?
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What is the risk of hearing impairment to any person present in the MR EXAMINATION ROOM during MR scanning if adequate hearing protection is not used?
What is the risk of hearing impairment to any person present in the MR EXAMINATION ROOM during MR scanning if adequate hearing protection is not used?
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What is the acronym MR stand for?
What is the acronym MR stand for?
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How long does it take for the stream of helium gas to dissipate?
How long does it take for the stream of helium gas to dissipate?
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What type of effects can static magnetic fields have on humans?
What type of effects can static magnetic fields have on humans?
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What must the MR EQUIPMENT provide for a volume RF transmit coil?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT provide for a volume RF transmit coil?
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What is the purpose of the MR equipment?
What is the purpose of the MR equipment?
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What can third-party equipment, including patient monitoring, life-support devices, and emergency care equipment, be disturbed by?
What can third-party equipment, including patient monitoring, life-support devices, and emergency care equipment, be disturbed by?
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What should be done if proper venting is not used?
What should be done if proper venting is not used?
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What should the instructions for use provide information about?
What should the instructions for use provide information about?
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What should be done to prevent contact between the patient and an RF coil cable?
What should be done to prevent contact between the patient and an RF coil cable?
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What is the evidence that exposure to high field magnets (7 T) may have some effects on humans?
What is the evidence that exposure to high field magnets (7 T) may have some effects on humans?
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What should be considered when considering risk factors?
What should be considered when considering risk factors?
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What should be considered before exposing humans to high field magnets (7 T)?
What should be considered before exposing humans to high field magnets (7 T)?
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What is the upper limit for normal operating mode and the first level controlled operating mode?
What is the upper limit for normal operating mode and the first level controlled operating mode?
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What must the MR EQUIPMENT display continuously?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT display continuously?
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What should the MR WORKER do to avoid any physiological effects?
What should the MR WORKER do to avoid any physiological effects?
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What should be done by the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION to ensure proper application of hearing protection on the PATIENT?
What should be done by the RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION to ensure proper application of hearing protection on the PATIENT?
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What should the instructions for use draw attention to regarding MR WORKERS?
What should the instructions for use draw attention to regarding MR WORKERS?
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What should be checked to ensure the safety of the MR equipment?
What should be checked to ensure the safety of the MR equipment?
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What is the evidence that exposure to static magnetic fields can have any effects on humans?
What is the evidence that exposure to static magnetic fields can have any effects on humans?
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What is the risk of hearing impairment to any person present in the MR EXAMINATION ROOM if adequate hearing protection is not used?
What is the risk of hearing impairment to any person present in the MR EXAMINATION ROOM if adequate hearing protection is not used?
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What should the instructions for use provide information about?
What should the instructions for use provide information about?
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What must the MR EQUIPMENT provide means for authorized operators to do?
What must the MR EQUIPMENT provide means for authorized operators to do?
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What is the maximum strength of the static magnetic field created around the MR EQUIPMENT?
What is the maximum strength of the static magnetic field created around the MR EQUIPMENT?
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What does the acronym rb stand for?
What does the acronym rb stand for?
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What happens when the QUENCH is initiated?
What happens when the QUENCH is initiated?
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What type of magnet is used when the static magnetic field is parallel to the long axis of the patient?
What type of magnet is used when the static magnetic field is parallel to the long axis of the patient?
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What should the instructions for use state regarding cumulative and/or long-term effects after exposure to EMF emitted by the MR EQUIPMENT?
What should the instructions for use state regarding cumulative and/or long-term effects after exposure to EMF emitted by the MR EQUIPMENT?
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What does the acronym MR worker stand for?
What does the acronym MR worker stand for?
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What must be included in the image data?
What must be included in the image data?
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What should be used when scanning patients?
What should be used when scanning patients?
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What is the sum of the specified hearing protection VALUE and the 99 dB(A) limit?
What is the sum of the specified hearing protection VALUE and the 99 dB(A) limit?
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Study Notes
- MR equipment requires periodic preventive maintenance and inspection.
- This includes checking the magnet's liquid cryogen level, and the adequacy of the venting system.
- After an event that would impact the physical or electrical integrity of the MR equipment, the operator should follow the instructions for use for MR equipment.
- Risk factors to consider include the presence of electrically-conductive objects or MEDICAL DEVICES within the sensitivity region of the RF transmit coil, contact between PATIENT and an RF coil cable, and the routing of the RF coil cable in proximity to the RF transmit coil.
- MR equipment should be placed against the wall or other non-transmitting surface to prevent loops with RF coil cables.
- MR electrodes should be used that have not passed their expiration date, and scanning of sedated or unconscious PATIENTS should be avoided.
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Test your knowledge on the preventive maintenance, inspection, and safety measures for MR equipment. This quiz covers topics such as liquid cryogen level checks, risk factors to consider during operation, and proper positioning of MR equipment to prevent hazards.