Radiography Flashcards
1
Q
Give the definition of an acceptable radiograph.
A
No or minimal errors in patient preparation, exposure, positioning or processing and of sufficient quality to answer the clinical question.
2
Q
Give the definition of an unacceptable (N) radiograph.
A
Errors in patient preparation, exposure, positioning or processing which render the image diagnostically unacceptable.
3
Q
What percentage of radiographs should be diagnostically acceptable?
A
Not less than 95% (digital imaging)
Not less than 90% (film imaging)
4
Q
What percentage of radiographs should be diagnostically not acceptable?
A
Not more than 5% (digital imaging)
Not more than 10% (film imaging)
