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Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a quality assurance (QA) program in an echocardiography laboratory?

    Answer: To systematically monitor and improve the accuracy and consistency of echo studies

    QA programs provide structured oversight to identify deficiencies and drive continuous improvement in image quality and diagnostic accuracy.

  2. When a technician suspects a patient is experiencing a cardiac emergency during an echocardiographic study, the first priority is to:

    Answer: Stop the procedure and activate the emergency response system immediately

    Patient safety always takes precedence; activating the emergency response system immediately is the correct first action.

  3. Which type of transducer is most appropriate for performing a standard adult transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)?

    Answer: Phased array low-frequency transducer

    Phased array transducers (typically 2–5 MHz) are designed for cardiac imaging, providing the small footprint needed to image between ribs.

  4. An echocardiography technician discovers a documentation error in a previously submitted report. What is the appropriate action?

    Answer: Correct the error through proper channels with an addendum noting the change

    Medical record corrections must follow institutional policy, typically using an addendum with a date, time, and reason for the change.

  5. Which cleaning and disinfection level is required for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probes between patients?

    Answer: High-level disinfection (HLD)

    TEE probes are semi-critical devices that contact mucous membranes and require high-level disinfection per CDC and manufacturer guidelines.

  6. In the context of CET practice, what does the principle of 'beneficence' require?

    Answer: Acting in the patient's best interest and promoting their well-being

    Beneficence is the ethical obligation to act positively for the patient's benefit, not merely avoiding harm.

  7. A physician requests that a technician perform an echocardiographic procedure for which the technician has not been trained. The correct response is to:

    Answer: Decline and explain that the procedure is outside your current competency

    Performing procedures outside one's competency is unsafe; a professional must decline and identify who is qualified to perform the study.