Which of the following are considered x-ray personnel errors when classifying reasons for repeated films?

• A. Incorrect technical factors and improper handling of films
• B. Incorrect technical factors and improper film storage
• C. Improper film storage and improper handling of films
• D. Incorrect technical factors, improper film storage, and improper handling of films

Answer: (A)

The key idea is distinguishing errors tied to what the radiographer does during the exam from other problem areas. X-ray personnel errors are mistakes the radiographer makes in the moment of imaging or in handling the film. Two clear examples are choosing incorrect technical factors (exposure settings that produce unusable images) and improper handling of films (dropping or contaminating films, incorrect loading or labeling). Improper film storage, while it can affect image quality, is more about facility-wide storage and environmental practices rather than a direct action by the radiographer during the examination. So the combination of incorrect technical factors and improper handling of films best represents radiographer-related errors.