The Impact of Computers in Radiography
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Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that can affect the dual mission of diagnostic imaging departments?

  • Increased quality (correct)
  • Unpredictable patient flow
  • Unnecessary administration work
  • Technologist fatigue

What are the advantages of computers in the department?

  • Maximum examination time
  • Eliminate human errors (correct)
  • Maximize work-flow steps
  • Increase patient flow

What is the main purpose of diagnostic imaging departments?

  • Maintaining patient care (correct)
  • Minimizing examination time
  • Maximizing efficiency
  • Eliminating human errors

What is the average examination time according to a recent study?

<p>3.5-6.5 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of errors are attributed to humans according to the literature?

<p>69% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the dual mission of diagnostic imaging departments?

<p>Maintaining patient care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of computed radiography?

<p>Read digitized X-rays (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology uses dark areas that disperse the image causing scatter radiation?

<p>Film technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of analogue technology over film technology?

<p>Increased clarity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of analogue technology in terms of flexibility?

<p>Parameters such as contrast and brightness can be manipulated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of analogue technology in terms of cost savings?

<p>Elimination of recurring expenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is computed radiography (CR)?

<p>A technology that uses an imaging plate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the similarities between computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR)?

<p>Both produce a digital image (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does computed radiography (CR) differ from digital radiography (DR) in terms of image capture?

<p>CR uses a cassette, while DR captures the image directly onto a detector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of digital radiography (DR) over computed radiography (CR)?

<p>No silver based film or chemicals are required (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of computed radiography (CR) over digital radiography (DR)?

<p>A wide range of thicknesses may be examined in one exposure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one disadvantage of computed radiography (CR)?

<p>Imaging plates are expensive and can be damaged (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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