Ch. 12 key terms
for patients that cannot exercise, a medicine is given that simulates the effect of exercise
Adenosine stress test
an organized collection of information, Information is entered into areas called fields
Database
the process of sending messages from one computer to another.
Electronic mail
protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
Firewalls
uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of X-ray radiation as a body scanning method
Magnetic resonance imaging
basic understanding of how a computer works and the applications used in your field or profession
Computer literacy
for patients that cannot exercise, a medicine is given that simulates the effect of exercise
Dobutamine stress test
an applied science used to support an individual’s safety and well-being by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries.
Ergonomics
allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient
Health information exchange
computer that can control the launch of a rocket to outer space
Mainframe computer
Using three-dimensional imaging models, individuals who make prosthetics, or artificial parts, can custom design individualized prosthetics such as hands, legs, fingers, and other body parts that will precisely match the physical requirements of the individual for whom they are designed
Computer-aided design
uses technology to direct ultrahigh-frequency sound waves through the chest wall and into the heart ( the reflection of the waves are translated into an image of the heart.)
Echocardiogram
an ECG run while the patient is exercising; usually involves walking a treadmill or riding an exercise bike
Exercise stress test
a surgical procedure in which a surgeon uses preoperative and intraoperative images to guide or direct the surgery
Image-guided surgery
smaller computer such as a handheld tablet, smartphone, or personal digital assistant
Microcomputer
educational computer programming designed for individualized use
Computer-assisted instruction
a computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures on a computer monitor and a printout of the electrical activity of a patient’s heart
Electrocardiogram
area where database is entered
Fields
search engines can identify vast amounts of information about any given topic
Internet
allow multiple users to share the same data or information at the same time. They also allow rapid communication between individuals
Networks
a non-invasive computerized X-ray that lets the physician see clear, cross-sectional views of both bone and body tissues
Computerized tomography
a computerized version of a patient;s medical information that may include statistical data, diagnosis, medical history, treatments, medications taken, tests performed, etc.
Electronic health record
when a group of related records is combined
File
light beams that can be focused precisely
Lasers
a small amount of radioactive substance such as thallium us given intravenously; a special camera is then used to identify the rays emitted from the substance while the patient is at rest vs during exercise
Nuclear stress test