Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care - KEY TERMS
Adenosine stress test
A heart test that uses medicine to mimic exercise for patients who cannot walk on a treadmill.
computer literacy
Having a basic understanding of how computers work and being comfortable using them for your job.
computer-aided design (CAD)
Software used to create precise 2D or 3D drawings and models on a computer.
computer-assisted instruction (CAI)
Using a computer to help teach or train people through interactive lessons.
computerized tomography (CT)
An advanced X-ray that takes clear, cross-sectional "slice" pictures of the body.
Database
A digital collection of organized information that is easy to search and manage
Dobutamine stress test
A medical test where medicine is injected to make the heart beat faster to see how it handles stress without the patient exercising.
Echocardiogram
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart's valves and chambers.
electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that records the heart's electrical activity to check for rhythm or health issues.
electronic health record (EHR)
A digital version of a patient's entire medical history that can be shared between doctors.
electronic mail
Digital messages sent from one person to another over the internet.
Ergonomics
The science of setting up a workspace to promote safety and prevent physical injuries, like back pain.
Exercise stress test
Monitoring the heart's electrical activity while a patient walks or runs on a treadmill.
Fields
Specific spaces in a database where one single piece of information, like a name, is entered.
File
A collection of related digital records kept together in one place.
Firewalls
Security software or hardware that acts as a shield to keep hackers out of a network.
health information exchange (HIE)
A system that lets different healthcare facilities share patient records safely and quickly.
image-guided surgery (IGS)
Using real-time computer images to help a surgeon see exactly where to operate inside the body.
Internet
A global network that connects computers worldwide for communication and information sharing.
Lasers
Highly focused light beams used in surgery to cut tissue or treat medical conditions precisely.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
A scan that uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of organs and soft tissues.
mainframe computer
A massive, powerful computer used by large organizations to process huge amounts of data.
Microcomputer
A small computer designed for individual use, like a tablet or smartphone.
Networks
A group of computers connected together so they can share information and resources.
Nuclear stress test
A heart test where a tiny amount of radioactive material is injected to show how blood flows to the heart.