CIR CIR Quality Assurance & Equipment Management

Question 1

Which organization accredits cardiac catheterization laboratories in the United States and sets structural performance standards?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

FDA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

American Heart Association

Question 2

A cath lab's quality program should track door-to-balloon (D2B) time with a goal of less than:

Accepted Answer

90 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

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120 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Question 3

Fluoroscopic equipment in the cardiac catheterization lab must be inspected and maintained according to requirements set by:

Accepted Answer

The state radiation control program

Answer

OSHA only

Answer

The Joint Commission only

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The manufacturer only

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a cath lab 'time-out' procedure immediately before a procedure begins?

Accepted Answer

To verify patient identity, procedure site, and consent

Answer

To reset imaging equipment

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To calibrate hemodynamic monitoring

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To confirm contrast agent temperature

Question 5

Contrast media injectors in the cath lab should be equipped with which safety feature to prevent arterial air embolism?

Accepted Answer

Air detection sensor and bubble trap

Answer

Pressure limiting valve only

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Temperature regulator

Answer

Automated contrast warmer

Question 6

The ALARA principle in radiation management stands for:

Accepted Answer

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Answer

Always Limit All Radiation Annually

Answer

Approved Limit And Regulatory Action

Answer

Automatic Low-dose Acquisition Radiation Algorithm