Radiologic Technology Skills and Error Reduction

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What is the purpose of using the Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool software?

  • To stress the importance of safety culture
  • To facilitate circadian rhythms for employees (correct)
  • To practice radiation safety
  • To determine work schedules for employees

Which industry was among the first to adopt processes for achieving high-reliability operations?

  • Nuclear power generation
  • Radiologic technology
  • Commercial airlines (correct)
  • Medical imaging examinations

What did the 2009 Institute of Medicine report stress the importance of implementing to achieve high-reliability operations?

  • Organizational and system strategies (correct)
  • Adverse event and error reporting systems
  • Medical imaging examinations
  • Radiation safety practices

For whom was the Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool software originally developed?

<p>U.S. Air Force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear of some staff members regarding the implementation of checklists?

<p>That checklists increase rigidity and discourage innovation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Semel et al, how did the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist affect hospital costs?

<p>It was effective and ultimately could save hospitals money (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can error reduction measures potentially save time?

<p>By preventing future errors and saving time in the long run (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the implementation and use of checklists?

<p>Collaboration within and between departments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the article 'Suspected spine trauma'?

<p>Computed tomographic scanning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which journal was the article 'The etiology of missed cervical spine injuries' published?

<p>J Trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the article 'Experience with a continuous, single-pass whole-body multidetector CT protocol for trauma'?

<p>Missed urological injuries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can help reduce errors in the medical imaging workplace?

<p>Improved communication, concise checklists, structured protocols, and increased attention to the effects of fatigue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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