Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care - KEY TERMS

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Across
  1. 4. group of related records is combined
  2. 8. stress test: small amount of a radioactive substance such as thallium is given intravenously
  3. 11. learning:an online teaching and learning environment that uses computers and the Internet to allow teachers to present information and activities and, at times, even engage and interact with students
  4. 12. provide medical or health care services,
  5. 13. Information is entered into areas
  6. 14. the applications used in your field or profession
  7. 15. computer: which can sit on a desktop, to a very large
  8. 16. tomography (CT): noninvasive, computerized X-ray permits physicians to see clear,cross-sectional views of both bone and body tissues and to find abnormalities such as tumors or bleeding
  9. 19. engineers and designers, has also found a place
  10. 20. resonance imaging (MRI): computerized, body-scanning method uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of X-ray radiation
  11. 21. therapeutic treatment
  12. 24. (ECG): computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures on a computer monitor and a printout of the electrical activity of a patient's heart electronic health record (EHR): securely storing and protecting a large amount of data computerized version of a patient's medical information that may include statistical data (name, address, telephone number, insurance information, etc.), diagnoses, medical history, treatments, medications taken, tests performed, and any other information that could be included in a patient's paper record.
  13. 27. pharmacies:low for rapid dispensing of medications.
  14. 28. the use of video, audio, and computer systems
  15. 31. portals: or secure online websites are established by a physician, health care facility, or other health care provider
  16. 32. stress test: sed for patients who cannot exercise
  17. 33. emission tomography (PET): a slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and detected by the PET scanner.
  18. 36. computer: that can control the launch ofa rocket to outer space.
  19. 38. each collection of related information
  20. 39. that contain instructions to alter the operation of the computer programs, erase or scramble data on the computer, or allow access to information on the computer.
  21. 40. information exchange (HIE): allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient electronic health records (EHRs) between agencies in a national network.
  22. 41. computer: can control the launch of a rocket to outer space.
Down
  1. 1. stress test: used for patients who cannot exercise
  2. 2. to direct ultrahigh-frequency sound waves through the chest wall and into the heart
  3. 3. design (CAD): originally used
  4. 5. protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
  5. 6. surgery (IGS): a surgical procedure in which a surgeon uses preoperative and intraoperative images to guide or direct the surgery
  6. 7. computers can be linked together
  7. 9. scanning method that uses high-frequency sound waves that bounce back as an echo when they hit different tissues and organs inside the body
  8. 10. instruction (CAI): educational computer:programming designed for individualized usage
  9. 17. surgery: also called computer-assisted surgery, is another major technological advance. A robot is a mechanical device that is computer controlled.
  10. 18. mail: or e-mail, is the process of sending messages from one computer to another
  11. 22. special software to perform high-speed math calculations
  12. 23. literacy:means a basic understanding of how a computer works
  13. 24. an applied science used to promote an individual's safety and well-being by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries.
  14. 25. organized collection of information,
  15. 26. stress test: ECG run while the patient is Exercising usually involves walking a treadmill or riding an exercise bike until a target heart rate is reached
  16. 29. therapy: uses high-energy particles to decrease the size of tumors and treat cancer.
  17. 30. power supply: protect a computer from electrical surges and power outages,
  18. 34. contains a wealth of information, every health care provider should be familiar with how to use the Internet as a research tool.
  19. 35. or light beams that can be focused precisely, are one example.
  20. 37. such as a handheld tablet,smartphone, or personal digital assistant