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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Backup = A copy of data or software created at periodic intervals to help protect against data loss. Batch = Data stored for processing at periodic intervals. Boot = To start up the computer. Debug = Process of eliminating errors from input data. Also used to refer to the process of identifying a problem in malfunctioning hardware or software. Disk drive = A device that reads disks using a magnetic or optical read/write head. Download = The act of receiving data from another computer or storage device. Downtime = Time a computer cannot be used because of maintenance or mechanical failure. E-mail = Use of appropriate hardware and software (modem, computer, telephone, etc.) to allow transmission of electronic messages between users on separate computers. Encrypt = To code or scramble computer data so that it is unreadable by anyone who does not have the decoding key. File = A collection of data stored in one unit, identified by a filename. File folder = An electronic tool that stores related files together. Also known as a directory. Hard copy = A printed copy of data in a file. Hardware = The physical equipment that is used by a computer to process data. Input = To enter data into the computer system; data entered into the system. Keyboard = An input device, similar to a typewriter keyboard. Log in (2 words) = The act of entering a username and password to gain access to a software application. Login (1 word) = The combination of a username and password that authorizes an individual to open a software application or access certain features. Menu = A list of options available to the software user. Modem = Hardware device that converts digital signals to analog signals for transfer over communication lines or links. Output = Data produced by the computer system. Password/Security code = A secret sequence of characters that allows an authorized computer operator access to certain programs or features. Peripheral = Device required for the input, output, processing, and storage of data; includes mouse, disk drives, keyboards, monitors, and printers. Software = A computer program that allows users to perform a specific task. Transfer = The act of uploading or downloading data. Upload = The act of sending data from one computer or storage device to another. Username = A short name that uniquely identifies an individual to a computer system or software application. Wireless/Wi-Fi = Technology that uses radio waves, rather than wires or cables, for communication between peripherals and a CPU, or between computers and a network or the Internet. Write-protect = Feature of storage devices that allows the data to be seen but not changed.
Match the following computer components with their classifications:
Match the following computer components with their classifications:
Monitor = Hardware Speaker = Hardware USB drive = Hardware, Storage Device DVD = Hardware, Storage Device MS Excel = Software RAM = Hardware, Memory Mb = Memory
Study Notes
Course and Week
- Course: Computers
- Week: 1
Computers in Medicine
- Early use of computers in medicine (1970) focused on ECG and diagnosis.
- Administrative and imaging (CT) systems emerged in the 1980s.
- By 1990, clinical systems were commonplace.
- Communication and research integration into medical practice accelerated in the 2000s.
- The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2011 further advanced the use of computers in medicine.
Medical Assistant Use of Computers
- Medical assistants use laptops for bedside charting.
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans are performed to assess brain activity.
Types, Sizes, and Uses of Computers in the Medical Office
- Server: The central computer on a network, managing resources and traffic for other computers.
- Desktop: A self-contained computer in a tower format.
- Laptop: A portable computer with a combined keyboard and screen.
- Notebook: A portable computer (smaller than a laptop) with a smaller screen and keyboard.
- Tablet: A touchscreen computer, focused primarily on viewing and with limited input.
- Handheld: A handheld device like a smartphone or PDA, with even more compact size and limited input.
Components of a Computer System
- Hardware: The physical components of a computer.
- Software: Programs and operating systems that tell the hardware what to do.
- Input: Data/instructions provided to the computer.
- Processor: The "brain" that processes data.
- Monitor: The screen that displays output from the computer.
- Output: The results/information from a computer operation.
- Printer: A device that produces hard copies.
- Keyboard: A common input device, enabling text input.
Hardware, Software, and Storage Components
- Central Processing Unit (CPU): The brain of the computer, handling the processing of information.
- Peripherals: Devices connected to the computer (e.g., monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer.)
- Operating System: Software that manages computer resources and applications.
- Applications: Software for specific tasks like general-use applications, medical use, administration, clinical use.
- Memory (RAM): Used for temporary storage while the computer is on.
- ROM (Read-Only Memory): Used for permanent storage of essential startup instructions, not easily modified.
- Hard disks: For long-term data storage.
- Optical drives: (CDs and DVDs) Storage devices that use lasers to read and write data.
- Memory cards: Removable storage devices (often used in cameras and small devices.)
- USB drives: Portable storage devices.
- Storage device: A device to permanently store data.
Computer
- CPU: The central processing unit controlling all computer functions.
- Memory: The computer's data storage and temporary memory space.
- Memory types: RAM and ROM.
- Storage: devices for permanent storage (e.g., CD, DVD, flash drives.)
- Input devices: Tools for putting data into a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse.)
- Output devices: Tools for getting information from a computer (e.g., monitors, printers.)
- Units of measurements: kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), and gigabytes (GB).
Frequently Used Computer Terms
- Backup: Creating identical copies of important data.
- Batch: Data stored for future processing.
- Boot: Starting a computer.
- Debug: Identifying and fixing errors in software or hardware.
- Disk drive: Used to read and write data to a physical disk.
- Download: Receiving files from a remote site or another device.
- Downtime: The period when the computer is not operational.
- E-mail: Transmission of electronic messages in text format.
- Encrypt: Encoding data to protect confidentiality.
- File: A collection of data identified by a filename.
- File folder: Stores similar files together.
- Hard copy: A printed copy of data.
- Hardware: Physical computer components.
- Input: Data entering the computer system.
- Keyboard: An input device resembling a typewriter.
- Log in: Entering username and password to access software.
- Menu: A list of options.
- Network: Two or more computers linked together.
Frequently Used Computer Terms (Continued)
- Modem: Hardware device that converts digital to analog signals.
- Output: Information leaving the computer system.
- Password/Security code: Secret code for access.
- Peripheral: External devices, like a mouse, printer, or keyboard.
- Software: The set of instructions telling the hardware what to do.
- Transfer: Moving file locations from one device or computer to another.
- Upload: Uploading information to a remote site or another computer.
- Username: Unique name for identifying a user.
- Wireless/Wi-Fi: Wireless technologies for computer use.
- Write-protected: A feature to prevents alteration of data on storage devices.
Hardware
- CPU: Measured in megahertz (MHz), higher numbers mean faster processing by the central processing unit.
- Bandwidth: The amount of data that can be transmitted in a set time frame.
- Memory cards: Flash or smart cards, used to store data.
Test your Knowledge
- Matching pairs for terms and their meanings.
Typical Keyboard Layout
- Diagram showing keyboard keys.
- Number keys, function keys, alphabetic keys, conjugation keys, navigation keys, and numeric keypad are displayed.
- A visual representation of the typical keyboard layout is shown.
EMR Software
- Electronic Medical Records, software in use by medical professionals. - This is a tool for patient care; management of patient medical information.
Practice Management Software
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient registration
- Billing and coding
- Claims submissions
- Insurance payment posting
- Patient billing statements
EMR vs. EHR
- EMR (Electronic Medical Records) vs. EHR (Electronic Health Records).
EMR Demo
- Demonstration of EMR software's capabilities.
Let's Review
- Computer components, type, size, use, and function.
- Memory units (e.g., KB, MB, GB).
- Input and output devices
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This quiz covers the early developments and uses of computers in medicine, highlighting significant milestones from the 1970s to the 2000s. It also discusses the roles of medical assistants in utilizing computers for patient care and various types of computers used in medical offices.
