MR Safety - Safety Screening

According to the ACR guidance, in which zone should the MRI safety screening process ideally occur?. Zone 1. Zone 2. Zone 3. Zone 4.

Which of the following groups must undergo a screening process that is "essentially identical" to that of a patient?. Only the patient being scanned. MRI technologists only. Non-MRI personnel, healthcare practitioners, and parents accompanying children. Only individuals with known metallic implants.

What is the key difference in the screening form for "patient support personnel" (like nurses) compared to clinical patients?. Support personnel do not need to fill out a written form. Support personnel screening does not require documentation. Support personnel forms omit questions about clinical symptoms related to the exam. Support personnel only need to be screened once a year.

Bill Faulkner mentions a specific website where a free, comprehensive, and thorough screening form can be downloaded. What is it?. acr.org. mrisafety.com. ismrm.org. fda.gov.

True or False: If a patient has safely undergone an MRI in the past, it serves as a reliable indication that a future procedure will be safe. True. False.

According to the ACR, who should perform at least one of the required screenings for a patient?. The hospital admissions clerk. Any licensed nurse on the floor. Level 2 MRI personnel (e.g., a trained technologist). The patient's family members.

For an unresponsive patient with no reliable historian, what is the first recommended step in the physical screening process?. Order a full-body CT scan immediately. Check for scars, lumps, or bumps that indicate an implant. Perform the MRI and watch for any reactions. Wait for the patient to wake up before scanning.

In the case study mentioned, what was the primary cause of a pacemaker patient being scanned accidentally?. The screening form was missing the question about pacemakers. The technologist assumed co-workers had already screened the patient. The patient lied about having a pacemaker. The pacemaker was made of non-metallic plastic.

Why does Bill Faulkner prefer that the technologist performing the exam also performs the verbal screening?. It saves time on a busy schedule. It allows the technologist to develop a rapport and probe further into history. Technologists are the only ones who can read the forms. It is a requirement for hospital insurance policies.

What should a site do if they have screening forms on files for personnel like maintenance or housekeeping?. Ensure they are current and update them if medical information changes. Shred them after 30 days to protect privacy. Only refer to them if the person is carrying a heavy tool. Replace them with a simple verbal "yes/no" check.