Informatics (CTBC 10)

Question 1

PACS

Answer 1

Picture Archival & Communication System

Question 2

PACS is the central hub for all image _______ & _______

Answer 2

Networking & Storage/Archiving

Question 3

Parts of PACS system (4)

Answer 3

Tech work station
RAD reading station
Admin stations
Servers (archives)

Question 4

DICOM

Answer 4

Digital Imaging & Communication in Medicine

Question 5

Language of PACS

Answer 5

DICOM (digital imaging and communication in medicine)

Question 6

Standardized language of all medical imaging equipment

Answer 6

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine)

Question 7

In order for PACS to receive images, it must be in _______ format

Answer 7

DICOM

Question 8

EMR

Answer 8

Standard medical/clinical data gathered in one providers office

Question 9

EHR

Answer 9

Includes more comprehensive patient hx
Designed to contain/share info from all providers
Allows health records to move w/patient to providers, hospitals, nursing homes, other states

Question 10

PACS organization architechtures (3)

Answer 10

Server-Based
Web-Based
Distribution

Question 11

Server-Based PACS Architecture

Answer 11

Imaging System–>PACS Server–>Viewed on any PACS workstation

Question 12

Web-Based PACS Architecture

Answer 12

Imaging System–>PACS Server–>Viewed through any internet-connected computer

Question 13

Distribution PACS Architecture

Answer 13

Imaging System–>PACS server and PACS station–>Viewed on only one PACS station

Question 14

For _______ PACS, images are sent directly to/interpreted from PACS servers

Answer 14

Server-Based

Question 15

_______ PACS require dedicated PACS workstations

Answer 15

Server-Based

Question 16

Opening any exam on any PACS workstation is an advantage of _______

Answer 16

Server-based PACS

Question 17

Preventing double-reads (the 2nd radiologist is blocked from opening the exam) is an advantage of _______

Answer 17

Server-based PACS

Question 18

Immediate access to all prior exams is an advantage of _______

Answer 18

Server-Based PACS

Question 19

If the PACS server fails, the entire system fails and no images can be viewed on any workstation is a disadvantage of _______

Answer 19

Server-based PACS

Question 20

A network becoming bogged down by massive amounts of data flow is a disadvantage of _______

Answer 20

Server-Based PACS

Question 21

Web-based PACS are virtually identical to Server-Based, except…

Answer 21

Exams can be viewed from any computer with internet access

Question 22

Advantage of Web-based PACS

Answer 22

Exams accessed from any computer with internet

Question 23

For _______ PACS, images viewed on normal desktop monitors are non-diagnostic

Answer 23

Web-Based

Question 24

_______ PACS speed is dependent on internet connection

Answer 24

Web-based

Question 25

_______ PACS are rarely used in modern radiology depts

Answer 25

Distribution

Question 26

_______ PACS send images to a single specific reading station

Answer 26

Distribution

Question 27

If the main PACS server goes down, images can still be sent to individual reading stations is an advantage of

Answer 27

Distribution Architecture

Question 28

In _______ PACS multiple copies of exams exist creating a natural back-up system

Answer 28

Distribution

Question 29

A disadvantage of _______ is that in order to read exams from a different worklist, the RAD must move workstations

Answer 29

Distribution

Question 30

A disadvantage of _______ PACS is that images must be sent to correct workstation in order to be ready promptly

Answer 30

Distribution

Question 31

Encryption is required by HIPAA

Answer 31

False, it's highly recommended

Question 32

Keeping antivirus software updated and active on all devices containing ePHI Using firewalls Creating unique/difficult-to-remember passwords Changing passwords frequently ...are all means of

Answer 32

Protection against hacking

Question 33

HIPAA training of employees is required by law

Answer 33

True-Staff must be well-trained in HIPAA law and local policies/procedures

Question 34

PHI may only be discussed with those who need to know such as (3)

Answer 34

Patient Doctor(s) Person(s) billing for the procedure/medication/related service