Chapter 4 Key Terms Flashcards
Learn the definitions of the Key Terms used within the Healthcare and IT world (48 cards)
Anesthesiologist
A physician who is trained in anesthesia and perioperative medicine. Anesthesia means to block sensation to prevent a patient from feeling pain; for example, during surgery
Audit Trail
A record of activity is an IS. Audit trails typically record the activity along with a time and date stamp and username performing the activity
Break the Glass Access
A username and password reserved for emergency use to access patient information
Coding
When a patient goes into cardiac arrest where the heart stops beating. Sometimes referred to a code blue
Communications Protocol
The format and rules for exchanging digital messages between information systems
Database Administrator (DBA)
The HIT personnel responsible for the management of the database in the information systems used in a facility
Dental Assistant (DA)
A healthcare provider who helps a dentist perform procedures and prepare patients for dental procedures
Dermatology
The study of the skin and its conditions, including scalp, hair, and nails
Desktop Support Technician
The HIT personnel responsible for the support of computers and certain peripheral devices in the facility
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
A security mechanism where a user has control to grant access to resources owned by the user account
Fetal Monitor
A device used to monitor a baby before birth, usually recording the baby’s heartbeat
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
A Method to communicate over a network electronically. This method enables documents to be placed on and copied from a remote server. FTP is great for sharing large files with other people who also have access to the FTP server. A protocol standard for exchanging files over the Internet or intranet
Gastroenterology
The study of the digestive system and its disorders
Hacker
An individual who maliciously attempts to access electronic information he is not authorized to view
Instant message (IM)
A method to communicate over a network electronically in real time. Typed messages are immediately viewable by the recipient. IM’s are not secured and are sent as plain text
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
A healthcare provider who completed a LPN program and passed a state exam. An LPN typically assists an RN and provides bedside care. Sometimes called a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)
Lock
When a Windows user is logged on to a computer, but needs to walk away for a moment and does not want to close all programs running to log off, the user can simply lock the computer pressing the Windows key+L. This user’s password or computer administrator’s username and password is required to unlock the computer
Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
A security mechanism where a user can only gain access to a resource if the security or system administrator grants the access
Medical Assistant (MA)
A healthcare provider or administrator who is not certified and works under direct supervision of a licensed healthcare provider or office manager
Medical Doctor (MD)
A physician who is licensed and trained to practice medicine without supervision
Network Administrator
The HIT personnel responsible for maintaining the integrity of the network
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
A healthcare provider who is a registered nurse who has completed graduate-level education and training. Dependent on state laws, some NPs can work without the supervision of a physician
Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC)
An employee of a hospital who assists the healthcare providers in a unit with clerical work. Sometimes called a health unit coordinator (HUC)
Office Manager
An employee of a physician’s office who facilitates the operations of the office
