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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of computed radiography?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is computed radiography (CR)?

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

    What is one disadvantage of computed radiography (CR)?

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

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