Abstract
The following questions for SVU-CME credit are based on the article entitled “Assessing the Quality of Vascular Ultrasound Examinations Using the IAC QI Self-Assessment Tool: Inter-rater and Intra-rater Agreement Between Vascular Technologists and Interpreting Physicians.”
Both true/false and multiple-choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple-choice test items. Answer all the questions as listed below. One-half (1/2) CME credit will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
The IAC QI Self-Assessment Tool is composed of questions on all of the following except: A. Assessment of interpretive quality B. Assessment of reliability and agreement C. Assessment of technical quality D. Questions regarding appropriateness
The study evaluated both carotid artery and lower extremity venous Doppler examinations. A. True B. False
The study evaluated examinations performed on all of the following except: A. Emergency department patients B. Healthy volunteers C. Inpatients D. Outpatients
The vascular technologist’s comments relevant to technical improvements included all of the following except: A. Angle correction B. Color Doppler gain C. Color flow direction D. Sample volume placement
Among the vascular technologists, the lowest agreement was observed in which of the following areas? A. Examination appropriateness B. Interpretation quality C. Report completeness D. Technical quality of the examination
Improvement in technical quality and case review with other clinical outcomes or comparisons were observed as having the highest agreement among both the technologists and the interpreting physicians. A. True B. False
Instructions: CME tests are offered only online at www.svu.org. SVU members can complete the tests and earn CME for free. Nonmembers will be charged $20 per CME test taken. All tests for SVU CME credit must be completed by February 28, 2026.