Question 1

Digital image acquisition represents the final point where data and images are entered into a PACS, and, therefore, it is important that such entries are error-free, since errors generated here can propagate throughout the system, adversely affecting clinical operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A display and ____________________ workstation used in a PACS environment is a computer workstation consisting of hardware and software to facilitate the display of digital images for diagnostic interpretation and for review purposes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A display and ____________________ workstation used in...

Question 3

A(n) ____________________ function is one that enables the user of the workstation to find the image or images to be reviewed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ function is one that enables...

Question 4

In a simple DICOM configuration, a CR unit sends images to a PACS for ____.

Accepted Answer

A) transmittal 
B) service 
C) imaging 
D) storage

Question 5

Which of the following are described in terms of matrix size, inherent spatial resolution, bit depth, number of slices, study sizes, and overall image quality?

Accepted Answer

A) computer networks 
B) storage servers 
C) image data sets 
D) image acquisition modalities

Question 6

The primary function of the IHE integration profiles is to outline the roles of actors in the DICOM and ____________________ environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary function of the IHE integration...

Question 7

____ became law in the United States in 1996 in an effort to reform health care by addressing several objectives relating to the protection of the patient's health information, standards for such information, fraud and abuse of such information, and so forth.

Accepted Answer

A) FDA 
B) PARCA 
C) HIPAA 
D) CPSM

Question 8

The ____ is a PACS developed by the radiology department and hospital using technical components from various manufacturers to suit the needs of the hospital.

Accepted Answer

A) partnership model 
B) turnkey model 
C) home-grown model 
D) application service provider model

Question 9

Which of the following offers the specification of strict requirements on the contents of the image header and the form of the pixel data itself for each type of modality, thereby improving interoperability?

Accepted Answer

A) ACR 
B) DICOM 
C) TCP/IP 
D) COTS

Question 10

PACS workstations and their use is that of workstation ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of PACS workstations and their use is that...

Exam 8: Picture Archiving and Communication Systems