Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care - KEY TERMS
Adenosine stress test
a medication that simulates the effect of exercise is given to increase the blood flow and heart rate
Dobutamine stress test
a medication that simulates the effect of exercise is given to increase the blood flow and heart rate
Exercise stress test
an ECG run while the patient is exercising
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
body-scanning method uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of x-ray radiation
Personal computer
which can sit on a desktop
Computer literacy
a basic understanding of how a computer works and the application used in your field or profession
Echocardiogram
a computer then converts the reflection of the waves into an image of the heart
Fields
information is entered into areas
Mainframe computer
control the launch of a rocket to outer space
Positron emission tomography (PET)
a slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and detected by the PET scanner
Computer-aided design (CAD)
systems that use artificial intelligence to aid the detection and diagnosis of disease
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
a computerized interpretation system that produces visual pictures on a computer monitor and a printout of the electrical activity of a patient’s heart
File
a group of related records is combined
Microcomputer
a handheld tablet, smartphone, or personal digital assistant, to a laptop in a compact case
Radiation therapy
uses high-energy particles to decrease the size of tumors and treat cancer
Computerized tomography (CT)
this noninvasive, computerized x-ray
Electronic health record (EHR)
a computerized version of a patient’s medical information that may include statistical data, diagnoses, medical history, treatments, medication taken, tests performed, and any other information that could be included in a patient’s paper record
Health information exchange (HIE)
allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient electronic health records
Nuclear stress test
a small amount of a radioactive substance such as thallium is given intravenously
Record
each collection of related information
Database
an organized collection of information
Ergonomics
an applied science used to promote an individual’s safety and well being by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
Lasers
highly focused light beam will cut an incision at the same, constant depth because the light beam gives off the same amount of energy every second
Patient portals
secure online websites are established by a physician, health care facility, or other health care provider
Robotic surgery
a mechanical device that is computer controlled