Radiology Information Systems Quiz

What is the main purpose of a PACS system in radiology?

• To perform surgical procedures

• To administer medication

• To store and communicate medical images

• To analyze blood samples

What does RIS stand for in the context of radiology?

• Radiation Intervention System

• Radiology Information System

• Rapid Imaging System

• Radiation Inspection System

Which standard is used for digital image communication between PACS systems?

• DICOM

• JPEG

• PNG

• GIF

What is the main advantage of PACS systems in terms of image storage?

• Reduction of physical space requirements

• Limited image sharing capabilities

• Increased radiation exposure

• Slower image retrieval

What is the role of the RIS system in radiology?

• Integrating and managing information and processes

• Performing surgical procedures

• Analyzing blood samples

• Administering medication

Which component is essential for capturing studies in DICOM format?

• HIS system

• PACS system

• RIS system

• SGI of image

What is the main function of the SGI of image in a PACS system?

• Providing remote diagnosis

• Generating patient lists

• Managing distributed archives

• Capturing studies in DICOM format

What is the primary goal of implementing a RIS-PACS system in radiology?

• Reducing patient access to images

• Limiting radiologist control

• Increasing administrative costs

• Improving diagnostic quality and workflow efficiency

Which technology is used for digitally storing and transmitting medical images in PACS systems?

• Electronic images

• Analog films

• Physical documents

• Microfilm

What is the main benefit of using PACS systems for image transfer within a hospital?

• Slow image transfer

• Rapid image transfer

• Limited image access

• Physical image transport