Exam 1: Digital Radiography: An Overview

The wide exposure latitude of the ____ will produce acceptable images even when the input exposure is low or high.

While the RIS and HIS handle essentially textual information, specifically dealing with business operations for the entire hospital, the PACS handle images generated by the various ____________________.

For radiography, which of the following is the highest of all the other imaging modalities, and can range from 5 -15 line pairs/mm?

To be effective and efficient in ensuring the integrity of the PACS, technologists must not only educate themselves in all aspects of IT but also continue to learn more about the digital world of radiology, including ____________________.

Other than retrospective analysis, why do vast amount of images generated for the wide range of digital radiology examinations need to be stored?

The application of digital image processing to fluoroscopy is referred to as ____________________.

Direct conversion digital radiography systems use detectors that convert X-rays directly into ____________________.

As a radiation detector, film-screen cannot show differences in tissue contrast less than 30%.

The ____ refers to the sensitivity of the film to radiation.

Image and data communications are concerned with the use of computer communication networks to transmit images from the acquisition phase to the display/viewing and ____________________.