Chapter 12 Flashcards
(42 cards)
Computer uses in healthcare
– Manage data (information collected for analysis or computation)
– Monitor patient vital signs
– Aid in diagnosis
Computer literacy
– Know basic computer terminology
– Understand computer & functions it performs
– Perform basic operations using computers
– Demonstrate willingness to adapt to changes computers bring to our lives
Accession number
unique number generated when test request is entered into computer
cpu
central processing unit
cursor
flashing indicator on monitor
data
information collected for analysis or computation
hardware
equipment used to process data
Icon
image that signifies a computer application
ID code
unique code used to identify a person for tracking
input
data entered into computer
LIS
Laboratory information system
A customized software package designed to facilitate a variety of workflow models in the laboratory
logging on
entering as a user on system via password
Middleware
third party vendor software
mnemonic
memory-aiding code or abbreviation
online
computer is connected to system & is operational
output
processed information generated by computer
password
secret word or phrase used to enter system
peripherals
all additional equipment attached to CPU
RAM
random access memory; temporary storage of data in CPU
ROM
read-only memory; contains instruction for operation ofcomputer installed by manufacturer
software
coded instructions required to control hardware inprocessing of data
storage
a place for keeping data; outside computer, it is calledsecondary storage
verify
to confirm or check for correctness of input
computer networks
– A group of computers linked for purpose of sharing resources
– Offers advantage
– Individual computer stations are called nodes
– Include simple interoffice connections & complex systems between several organizations in different cities (Internet)
– Speed up processing, increase productivity, & reduce cost
