Ch. 12 - KEY TERMS
Adenosine stress test
A diagnostic test used for patients who cannot exercise; the drug Adenosine is used to dilate the heart's blood vessels to simulate the effects of exercise during imaging.
Electronic health record
Part of information systems used for managing patient information.
Echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart that uses sound waves to create live images of the heart's chambers, valves, and pumping function
Internet
A network used to communicate with health care personnel, research networks, and patients
Spreadsheet
An interactive computer application (like Excel) used for organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form
Computer literacy
A basic understanding of how a computer works and the applications used in your field or profession; it also means feeling comfortable using a computer for your job needs.
Electronic mail
A communication tool used to connect with other health care personnel, agencies, insurance companies, and patients.
Ergonomics
An applied science used to promote safety and well-being by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injury.
Lasers
A technology used in medical treatment
Telemedicine
The use of networks or the Internet to provide medical care and communication at a distance
Computer-aided design
The use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design
Exercise stress test
A test used to measure the heart's ability to respond to external stress (physical exertion) in a controlled clinical environment, usually on a treadmill or stationary bike.
Fields
Specific areas within a database record where a particular piece of information is entered
Microcomputer
A small computer, such as a handheld tablet, smartphone, or personal digital assistant (PDA).
Telepharmacies
The use of technology to provide pharmaceutical services remotely
Computer-assisted instruction
An educational tool used for professional nurses, physicians, and other allied health personnel.
Health information exchange
The electronic mobilization of health care information across organizations within a region, community, or hospital system.
File
A resource for recording data in a computer storage device, identified by a filename.
Networks
A group of two or more computer systems linked together to share resources and exchange information
Ultrasonography
A diagnostic test used for scanning or viewing body parts.
Computerized tomography
A diagnostic test used for scanning or viewing body parts.
Database
A structured collection of data organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.
Firewalls
Security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules to protect against unauthorized access
Record
A complete set of related data held within a database, such as all the information pertaining to one specific patient.
Viruses
Malicious software that can slow down a computer; they are detected and removed using a virus scanner.