What is the tolerance for a daily quality check of beam outp… What is the tolerance for a daily quality check of beam output constancy of an IMRT treatment that utilizes a beam energy of 6MV? Read Details
Imaging dose must remain at baseline to pass a monthly quali… Imaging dose must remain at baseline to pass a monthly quality check done by a physcist. Read Details
The medical physicist is able to determine the frequency of… The medical physicist is able to determine the frequency of quality checks for the radiation oncology department, and it may not follow the recommendation put forth by AAPM. Read Details
What happens after a beam deposits 100% of its dose at Dmax? What happens after a beam deposits 100% of its dose at Dmax? Read Details
Errors in planning software are usually systemic and affect… Errors in planning software are usually systemic and affect a multitude of patients. Read Details
Flattness and Symmetry are defined in central _________ of t… Flattness and Symmetry are defined in central _________ of the beam. Read Details
Which of the following tests can be used to verify that the… Which of the following tests can be used to verify that the leakage of radiation from behind the MLC is within tolerance? Read Details
The therapist performs a collimator size check daily on the… The therapist performs a collimator size check daily on the linac that delivers IMRT treatments. What is the tolerance of this spot check? Read Details
The prescribed dose must be delivered within 5% of what was… The prescribed dose must be delivered within 5% of what was planned to be delivered to provide the greatest opportunity of a positive outcome for the patient. Read Details
Both the Medical Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist must… Both the Medical Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist must wear a ring badge when performing brachytherapy procedures. Read Details