Ch.12 Computers and Technology in Healthcare

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Across
  1. 2. used when the patient cannot exercise
  2. 5. computerized version of a patient’s medical information that may include statistical data
  3. 9. where information is entered into
  4. 11. a slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and detected by the PET scanner
  5. 12. allow for rapid dispensing of medications, prescriptions sent electronically
  6. 14. using 3D imaging models, individuals who make prosthetics, or artificial parts, can custom design prosthetics
  7. 15. within the database, each collection of related information
  8. 21. computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures on a computer monitor and a printout of the electrical activity of a patient’s heart
  9. 23. uses high energy particles to decrease the size of tumors and treat cancer
  10. 24. the process of sending messages from one computer to another
  11. 26. protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
  12. 28. an organized collection of information
  13. 29. can control the launch of a rocket from outer space
  14. 32. uses special software to perform high-speed math calculations
  15. 34. educational computer programming, it is designed for individual use
  16. 35. online teaching and learning environment that uses computers and the internet to allow teachers to present information and activities
  17. 36. surgical procedure in which a surgeon uses preoperative and intraoperative images to guide or direct the surgery
Down
  1. 1. a computer that can sit on a desktop with a large computer mainframe
  2. 3. body scanning method uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of X-ray radiation
  3. 4. used for patients who cannot exercise, a medication that stimulates the effect of exercise
  4. 6. uses technology to direct ultrahigh-frequency sound waves through the chest wall and into the heart
  5. 7. a handheld tablet, smartphot, or personal digital assistant
  6. 8. programs that contain instructions to alter the operation of computer programs, erase or scramble data on the computer, or allow access to information to the computer
  7. 10. light beams that can be focus precisely
  8. 13. government funded thing that allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient electronic health records between agencies in a national network
  9. 16. uses high-frequency sound waves that bounce back as an echo when they hit different tissues and organs in the body
  10. 17. a small amount of radioactive substance such as thallium is given intravenously, a special camera is used to identify the rays emitted from the substance during exercise
  11. 18. a basic understanding of how a computer works and the applications used in your field or profession
  12. 19. introduces in 1972, permits physicians to see clear, cross-sectional views of both bone and body tissues
  13. 20. secure online websites that are established by a physician
  14. 21. an ECG run while patient is exercising
  15. 22. involves the use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical or health care services
  16. 24. applied in science used to promote an individual’s safety and well-being adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
  17. 25. millions of computers throughout the world
  18. 27. a surge protector and a battery backup
  19. 30. computers can be linked together
  20. 31. a robot is a mechanical device that is controlled by a computer
  21. 33. a group or related records is combined