Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care Key Terms

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Across
  1. 3. Uses special software to perform high-speed math calculations.
  2. 8. the ultimate networked system.
  3. 10. instruction (CAI): Educational computer programming designed for individualized use.
  4. 12. A small computer, such as a handheld tablet, smartphone, etc.
  5. 13. computer: A large computer that can control the launch of a rocket to outer space.
  6. 15. health record (EHR): a computerized version of a patient’s medical information.
  7. 18. design (CAD): Creates prosthetics.
  8. 20. therapy: Uses high-energy particles to decrease the size of tumors and treat cancer.
  9. 21. portals: secure online websites established by a physician.
  10. 24. stress test: used for patients who cannot exercise.
  11. 25. programs that contain instructions to alter the operation of the computer programs, erase data, and allow access to info on the computer.
  12. 27. information exchange (HIE): Allows all health care agencies to transfer patient EHRs between agencies in a national network readily.
  13. 28. protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer.
  14. 30. literacy: a basic understanding of how a computer works and the applications used in your field/profession.
  15. 32. stress test: a medication that simulates the effect of exercise given to increase the blood flow and heart rate.
  16. 35. When a group of related records is combined.
  17. 36. Information entered into areas.
  18. 37. Systems that allow computers to link together.
  19. 38. resonance imaging (MRI): Body-scanning method that uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of X-ray radiation; alters the magnetic position of hydrogen atoms within the body.
Down
  1. 1. Light beams that can be focused precisely.
  2. 2. applied science used to promote an individual’s safety and well-being by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries.
  3. 4. stress test: an ECG run while the patient is exercising.
  4. 5. (ECG): a computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures on a computer monitor and a printout of the electrical activity of a patient’s heart.
  5. 6. tomography: X-ray that permits physicians to see clear, cross-sectional views of bone and body tissues and find abnormalities such as tumors or bleeding.
  6. 7. learning: online teaching and learning environment that uses computers and the Internet to allow teachers to present information and activities and engage with students.
  7. 9. surgery (IGS): a surgical procedure in which a surgeon uses preoperative and intraoperative images to guide or direct the surgery.
  8. 11. uses technology to direct ultrahigh-frequency sound waves through the chest wall and into the heart.
  9. 14. computer: A computer which can sit on a desktop.
  10. 16. power supply (UPS): protects a computer from electrical surges and power outages.
  11. 17. an organized collection of information.
  12. 19. Prescriptions are sent electronically to a computerized dispensing unit.
  13. 22. stress test: a small amount of radioactive substance such as thallium given intravenously to see which parts of the heart are healthy.
  14. 23. surgery: computer-assisted surgery.
  15. 26. involves the use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical or health care services.
  16. 29. Each collection of related information within a database.
  17. 31. noninvasive scanning method that uses high-frequency sound waves that bounce back as an echo when they hit different tissues and organs inside the body.
  18. 33. mail: the process of sending messages from one computer to another.
  19. 34. emission tomography: Allows physicians to detect cancer, check for metastasis, or see if treatment is working by decreasing tumor size.