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Informatics (CTBC 10) Flashcards

1
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PACS

A

Picture Archival & Communication System

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2
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PACS is the central hub for all image _______ & _______

A

Networking & Storage/Archiving

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Parts of PACS system (4)

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

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4
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DICOM

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Digital Imaging & Communication in Medicine

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5
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Language of PACS

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DICOM (digital imaging and communication in medicine)

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Standardized language of all medical imaging equipment

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DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine)

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

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DICOM

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EMR

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Standard medical/clinical data gathered in one providers office

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EHR

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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

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10
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PACS organization architechtures (3)

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Server-Based
Web-Based
Distribution

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Server-Based PACS Architecture

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

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Web-Based PACS Architecture

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

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Distribution PACS Architecture

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

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

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Server-Based

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_______ PACS require dedicated PACS workstations

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Server-Based

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

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Server-based PACS

17
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Preventing double-reads (the 2nd radiologist is blocked from opening the exam) is an advantage of _______

A

Server-based PACS

18
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Immediate access to all prior exams is an advantage of _______

A

Server-Based PACS

19
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If the PACS server fails, the entire system fails and no images can be viewed on any workstation is a disadvantage of _______

A

Server-based PACS

20
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A network becoming bogged down by massive amounts of data flow is a disadvantage of _______

A

Server-Based PACS

21
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Web-based PACS are virtually identical to Server-Based, except…

A

Exams can be viewed from any computer with internet access

22
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Advantage of Web-based PACS

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Exams accessed from any computer with internet

23
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For _______ PACS, images viewed on normal desktop monitors are non-diagnostic

A

Web-Based

24
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_______ PACS speed is dependent on internet connection

A

Web-based

25
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_______ PACS are rarely used in modern radiology depts

A

Distribution

26
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_______ PACS send images to a single specific reading station

A

Distribution

27
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If the main PACS server goes down, images can still be sent to individual reading stations is an advantage of

A

Distribution Architecture

28
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In _______ PACS multiple copies of exams exist creating a natural back-up system

A

Distribution

29
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A disadvantage of _______ is that in order to read exams from a different worklist, the RAD must move workstations

A

Distribution

30
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A disadvantage of _______ PACS is that images must be sent to correct workstation in order to be ready promptly

A

Distribution

31
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Encryption is required by HIPAA

A

False, it’s highly recommended

32
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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

A

Protection against hacking

33
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HIPAA training of employees is required by law

A

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

34
Q

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

A

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

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