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The machine components of the computer, including the keyboard, disk drive, and monitor, are called ______________. hardware
The unit that processes all information or data entering the computer is called the ______________. CPU- central processing unit
The programs, or instructions that run the computer and allow it to perform specific task are called________________. software
The unit in the computer that stores operating programs, temporary data, and monitoring and tracking data are called____________________. IMU- internal memory unit
The first noninvasive computer based body and brain scanner was the _________________. computerized tomography
A scanning procedure in which a radioactive substance is injected into the patient then scanned is called______________________. PET- positron emission tomography
A noninvasive scan that determines the size, position, and sex of the fetus is called__________________. ultrasonography
An educational computer programming designed for individual use is ______________. computerized assisted instruction
A major use of the internet in health care is for________________. organ transplants
A program used in many universities to prepare and analyze research data is _______________. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
Healthcare providers use spreadsheets in order to_____________________. create budgets, tabulate nutritional value of foods, project future needs.
A contigengy backup plan is necessary when using a computer to________________. prevent loss of information in case of power failure.
Components of a search engine are_________________. index, spider or worm, retrieval program.
A search engine can be told to limit a search for specific information by_________________. using the word "and" to tell the engine that you want information with all of the words entered.
Characteristics of a computerized database are: Records are organized and sorted, more than one person can access at the same time, and useful reports can be produced.
What should you never do while using computer that can damage your hardware? eating or drinking
What are diskettes an important means for? backing up data
In order to save your data to your computer you must: command your computer to save or set it to save at regular intervals.
A sergeon watching a computerized video or performing surgery using a computer is called_____________. telemedicine
This item uses formulas to create budgets, patient bills, and graphs. electronic spreadsheet
Used to send a message to all members about an upcoming professional meeting. electronic mail
An organized collection of information is called a ____________________. database
A protective program that limits the ability of other computers to access a computer is called a ______________. firewall
Software used to find Web sites about certain diseases is a _____________________. browser
Information such as name, address, telephone number is intered into a database _________________. field
______________________ is used to write reports, information sheets, and memos. word processing
A system that links all computers together is called ____________________. networking
A ____________________ is an electronic device that sends or receives computer data over the telephone lines or cable. modem
A _______________ can alter the operation of computers. virus
Examples of input devices are: keypad, keyboard, mouse, optical scanner, light pen, disk, tape, CD's, videodisc, nicrophone, and DVD's.
What does CPU stand for? central processing unit
What does RAM stand for? random access memory
What does HIS stand for? hospital information system
What does CRT stand for? cathode ray tube
What does PET stand for? position emission tomography
What federal act created standards to protect the confidentiality of all patients? HIPPA
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