The mechanical and electrical components that make up a computer system.
Hardware
100
The primary input device of a computer system; used to enter information (both alphabetic and numeric) into the computer.
Keyboard
100
What is known as the "brain" of a computer?
CPU- Central Processing Unit
100
The primary software program that connects the various hardware components of a computer and allows them to perform their essential functions.
Operating System
100
What technology can be used to ensure that the Five Patient Rights are electronically checked? Processing component, Computerized inventory data base, Bar Code scanner, or ROM
Bar-Code Scanner
200
The program and applications that control the functioning of computer hardware and direct the operation of the computer.
Software
200
Permanent memory used for essential operating instructions for the computer system.
ROM- Read-only memory
200
Temporary memory used while information is being input into the computer system.
(RAM) Random-Access Memory
200
Software programs designed to perform specific functions, such as creating databases, spreadsheets, e-mails, or graphics, or performing word processing.
Applications
200
A law passed in 2009 that included the goal of integrating technology into the nation's healthcare delivery.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
300
Hardware that allows information, or data, to be entered into a computer system.
Input devices
300
Which law requires all computer and technology applications to protect patient confidentiality.
HIPAA
300
Hardware device that can be installed internally or externally and used to connect computer systems via telephone line or cable.
modem
300
What is a technology that measures and analyzes human body characteristics, such as fingerprints, for authentication purposes?
Biometrics
300
What is it called when physicians transmit new prescriptions to the pharmacy?
E-prescribing
400
Hardware devices used to organize, manage, and store data.
Processing components
400
Why should penicillin NOT be counted by machines?
cross-contamination; allergic reaction
400
Give 2 examples from the book that are considered output devices.
Monitor and Printer
400
Automated systems can save healthcare facilities thousands of dollars a year by recouping lost charges and providing an _________ usage report.
inventory usage report
400
Pharmacies with counting machines still have to count ____________ __ __________by hand.
Schedule II narcotics
500
Hardware devices that produce and release data in a visual or tangible, printed form.
Output devices
500
A device used in the pharmacy to input a photographic image into the computer system.
Scanner
500
Give 3 examples from the book that are considered input devices.
Keyboard, Mouse, and Scanner
500
Some automated systems are connected to _______ ________, allowing users to look up clinical information about a particular drug while at the automated cabinet.