Question

1. You are the person in your office assigned the responsibility of replenishing and maintaining the processing solutions. What tasks will you have to perform, and how often will you need to do them?
2. You are using a stepwedge film to evaluate the quality of the developer solution. You note that the middle density on the daily film is much lighter than the middle density on the stepwedge film. What is the problem, and how do you solve it?
3. Mrs. Johnstone, a patient in your office, stops by one morning and asks to pick up her radiographs because she is moving to another city. Kathy, the receptionist, explains to Mrs. Johnstone that her films need to be duplicated, which will take some time. Mrs. Johnstone becomes angry and wants her films immediately, saying, “Those films belong to me. I paid for them, and I want them.” What should Kathy tell Mrs. Johnstone?
write in 2-4 sentences

Answer 1

You must check processing solution levels, temperatures, and perform daily quality-control tests, replenish developer/fixer/replenisher as needed, clean processor parts, and mix or replace solutions per the manufacturer's schedule (daily checks, with developer/fixer changes or replenishments on the weekly-to-monthly interval or sooner if QC fails). If the stepwedge’s middle density is much lighter, the developer is weak, exhausted, or too cool — replace or remixed fresh developer, verify correct temperature, and re-run the stepwedge test. Kathy should explain that the original films are part of the patient’s permanent office record but that Mrs. Johnstone has a right to copies; the office will make or transfer duplicates promptly with her authorization, which may take a short time to complete.