Medical
Computer Literacy
A basic understanding of how computers work and how they are used in your profession.
Dobutamine stress test
A test where medication is used to increase heart rate to simulate the effects of exercise.
Computerized tomography
A scan that uses X-rays to see cross-sectional views of the body.
Firewalls
Software that protects a network from unauthorized access.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
A body-scanning method that uses nuclear magnetic resonance (magnets) instead of radiation to produce cross-sectional images.
A small computer such as a tablet, smartphone, or laptop.
Echocardiogram
A test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's valves and chambers.
Magnetic resonance imaging
A scan that uses magnets instead of radiation to create images.
Viruses:
Programs that can damage or slow down a computer.
Record
A collection of related fields (e.g., all information pertaining to one specific patient).
Adenosine stress test
A test using medication to stress the heart for patients who cannot exercise.
Echocardiogram
The exchange of digital messages over a network or the Internet.
Lasers
Highly focused light beams used as surgical scalpels.
Uninterrupted power supply (UPS)
battery backup that provides power if the electricity fails.
Personal computer
A computer designed to sit on a desktop.
Computer-aided design
Software used to create three-dimensional models and technical drawings.
Exercise stress test:
An ECG performed while the patient walks on a treadmill or rides a bike to reach a target heart rate.
Telemedicine
Providing medical services from a distance via video or computer.
Ergonomics
The science of adapting a workspace to prevent injuries and promote safety.
Ergonomics
An applied science used to promote safety and well-being by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries.
Computer-assisted instruction
ducational software used to teach students and healthcare professionals at their own pace.
Ultrasonography
Using sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body.
Telepharmacies
Dispensing medications to remote locations using technology.
Positron emission tomography (PET)
A scan that uses a radioactive tracer to create 3-D images, often used to detect cancer or heart disease.
Patient portals
Secure online websites that allow patients to access their personal health information and communicate with providers.