An effective method to assess department image quality is to perform a repeat image analysis.This procedure will demonstrate which of the following department traits?
1) percent of repeat images per room
2) percent of repeat images per radiographer
3) automatic brightness control instability
4) radiologist interpretation accuracy
5) radiographer positioning accuracy
6) patient exam waiting times
7) equipment malfunctions
8) radiographer exposure technique accuracy
9) transmission times to PACS
A)1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 only
B)1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 only
C)3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 only
D)2, 5, and 8 only

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Repeat image analysis is used to assess the department's positioning accuracy, which is related to the percent of repeat images per radiographer and per room. Radiographer exposure technique accuracy also impacts the image quality, and this can be evaluated through a repeat image analysis. Equipment malfunctions and automatic brightness control instability can negatively affect the image quality, and these factors can be identified through a repeat image analysis as well. Therefore, options 1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 are the most suitable choices to assess department image quality through repeat image analysis.

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