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What imaging technique would most likely be used if a broken bone is suspected?
Traditional X-ray
100
Henri has been out of the nursing field for 10 years. In order to return to work in a hospital, he will likely need to be trained to use?
Computerized Charting
100
What can be done with a digital x-ray that cannont be done with a traditional x-ray?
Emphasize and enlarge certain areas
100
Uses computers to generate pictures of internal body organs?
Digitial x-rays
100
They design drugs and administer drugs?
Pharmacy
200
What imaging technique is done most frequently?
Traditional X-rays
200
Most physician's offices use computers for?
Scheduling and accounting
200
Coding systems were created to standardize?
Medical insurance claims.
200
Uses x-rays and digital technology to produce a cross sectional image of the body?
Computerized Tomography (CT)
200
An artificial limb that replaces a missing body part?
Prosthetic
300
What imaging technique is used to examine a moving fetus?
Ultrasound
300
What is an example of a clinical application of computers in medicine?
Electronic patient monitor
300
What imaging technique used traditional x-rays?
Mammography
300
Produces images of soft tissue within the body?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
300
Deals with business and finances?
Administrative applications
400
What imaging procedure uses high frequency sounds waves to generate a moving picture on a screen?
Ultrasound
400
Mallory wishes to work as an insurance clerk. What class would best prepare her for the technology demands of the job?
Computerized Billing
400
What type of patient would benefit from a computerized prosthetic device?
An amputee
400
Uses radioscope technology and images are in 3D?
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
400
Examples of newer technologies in radiology include?
MRI, CT, PET
500
Mammograms are typically done using x-rays, however, other imaging techniques may be used if?
An abnormality is spotted by the mammogram.
500
Someone who is interested in a career in medical informatics should enjoy working with?
Computers
500
Bloodless surgery uses digital imaging to accomplish less invasive surgery. What is the main benefit to patients?
Much smaller incisions
500
Used to teach and plan an actual surgery, and it is an intergral part of laparoscopic abdominal surgery?
Computer assisted surgery
500
What is one advantager of computerized patient charts?
Easier to read than handwriting