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mikaylakyoung

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What is the acronym for a system that allows for patient scheduling, access to reports, and imaging?
 
 HIS
  DICOM
  PACS
  RIS

Question 2

With digital imaging, which of the following will alter image brightness?
 
 algorithm
  histogram
  window level
  window width



tdewitt

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Answer to Question 1

RIS

Rationale: Radiology Information Systems, RIS, is programming that allows for patient tracking and scheduling, along with access to reports and imaging.

Answer to Question 2

window level

Rationale: Altering the window level will alter the image brightness as seen through the range of densities recorded.



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