Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care Key Terms

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