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

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Across
  1. 5. uses special software to perform high-speed math calculations
  2. 6. scanning method using high-frequency sound waves that bounce as an echo when they hit different organs to create pictures.
  3. 7. high energy particles to decrease size of tumors and treat cancer
  4. 8. big computers that can control the launch of a rocket to outer space
  5. 9. educational computer programming designed for individualized use
  6. 11. surgical procedure where a surgeon uses preoperative and intraoperative images to guide or direct the surgery
  7. 12. used for patients who can't exercise/medication stimulates effect of exercise to determine how heart responds to stress
  8. 13. computerized body scanning using nuclear magnetic resonance/ alters magnetic position of hydrogen atoms to produce an image.
  9. 14. online teaching and learning environment
  10. 18. used to protect a computer from electrical surges/power outages
  11. 19. collection of related information
  12. 22. small amount of radioactive substance is given through IV/lets physician evaluate, during rest and exercise,which parts of the heart are healthy or not
  13. 23. computers linked together
  14. 26. an applied science used to promote an individual's safety and well-being by adapting to the environment
  15. 29. or e-mail is process of sending messages from one computer to another
  16. 30. eg. handheld tablet, smartphone, personal digital assistant, to a laptop in a compact device
  17. 33. protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
  18. 34. slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and detected by the PET scanner/ see how blood reacts to the material
  19. 35. used for patients who can't exercise
  20. 36. programs that contain instructions to alter the operation of the computer programs, etc.
  21. 37. involves use of video, audio, computer systems to provide medical or health care services
Down
  1. 1. or computer-assisted surgery, is a mechanical device that is computer-controlled
  2. 2. links millions of computers throughout the world
  3. 3. use of ultrahigh-frequency waves through chest and into heart/to reveal valve irregularities and cardiac functions when at rest and after exercise
  4. 4. an ECG run while the patient is exercising/to evaluate function of the heart in a patient
  5. 10. secure, online websites that are established by a physician, health care facility, or other health care provider
  6. 15. allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient electronic health records
  7. 16. computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures of the electrical activity of the heart
  8. 17. can sit on a desktop
  9. 20. allow rapid dispensing of medications/ Rx sent electronically to computerized dispensing unit
  10. 21. organized collection of information
  11. 24. computerized X-ray/to see clear, cross-sectional views of bones and body tissues
  12. 25. basic understanding of how a computer works
  13. 27. Computerized version of a patient's medical info
  14. 28. 3D imaging models, individuals who make prosthetics, artificial parts, can custom design prosthetics such as hands, legs, etc.
  15. 31. from databases, information is entered into these areas
  16. 32. light beams that can be focused precisely