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QM Registry Ch 10
Outcomes Assessment of Radiographic Images
Question | Answer |
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accuracy | extent to which a measurement is close to true value |
artifacts | appearance in diagnostic image of anything that is not part of pt's anatomy |
chatter | artifact that appears as bands of increased OD that occur perpendicular to film direction bc of inconsistent motion of transport system, usually result of slippage of drive gears of drive chain |
histogram error | improper OD resulting from selection of incorrect preprocessing histogram in cathode-ray system |
negative predictive value | probability of not having disease given a negative test |
positive predictive value | probability of having disease given positive test |
prevalence | |
receiver operator characteristic curve | curve that plots true-positive fraction versus false-positive fraction and is used to evaluate imaging performance |
repeat analysis | data collection of repeat images to determine cause of repeats so they may be prevented in future |
reticulation marks | when uneven solution temperatures cause excessive expansion and contraction of film emulsion during processing, result is network of fine grooves in film surface |
sensitivity | indicates likelihood of obtaining positive diagnosis in pt with disease |
specificity | indicates likelihood of pt obtaining negative diagnosis when no disease is present |