CRA Health Informatics & Information Management

Question 1

What does PACS stand for in radiology informatics?

Accepted Answer

Picture Archiving and Communication System

Answer

PACS stands for Picture Archiving and Communication System, the technology used to store, retrieve, manage, and distribute medical images electronically.

Question 2

Which international standard is primarily used for storing and transmitting medical imaging data between systems?

Accepted Answer

DICOM

Answer

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the international standard specifically designed for medical imaging data storage, transmission, and display.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Radiology Information System (RIS)?

Accepted Answer

Manage scheduling, tracking, and reporting of radiology exams

Answer

A RIS primarily manages the administrative workflow of a radiology department, including scheduling, patient tracking, exam ordering, and report distribution.

Question 4

What does HL7 stand for in healthcare informatics?

Accepted Answer

Health Level Seven

Answer

HL7 stands for Health Level Seven, an international set of standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information.

Question 5

Which federal regulation most directly governs the privacy and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI)?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Security Rule

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI), requiring administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

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