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Chapter 09: Computers and Other Technology 1. The results of blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) are commonly obtained via computer ____________ of a patient's blood sample. A. processing B. analysis C. testing D. filtering 2. New technologies, globalization, and strategies for ________...

Chapter 09: Computers and Other Technology 1. The results of blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) are commonly obtained via computer ____________ of a patient's blood sample. A. processing B. analysis C. testing D. filtering 2. New technologies, globalization, and strategies for ____________ have led to the outsourcing of certain health care jobs (such as medical billing, coding, and transcription) to overseas vendors. A. multilingual services B. faster delivery C. cultural diversity D. cost reduction 3. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is the common name for legislation enacted to protect the ____________ of patient health information. A. currency B. confidentiality C. accuracy D. format 4. Advances in ____________ surgical techniques, in which surgeons use a computer to manipulate surgical instruments, have resulted in reduced blood loss, less pain, and shorter hospital stays for patients. A. noninvasive B. monitored C. robotic D. laser 5. Match the following terms with their definitions. 1. Email Answer: 2. Encryption Answer: 3. Email security feature that codes the content of messages to make them unreadable to unauthorized recipients Answer: 4. Creation and editing of electronic documents using computer software designed for that purpose Answer: 6. Match the following terms with their definitions. 1. Clinical decision support system Answer: © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION 9-1 2. Computerized physician/provider order entry system Answer: 3. System used for electronic entry of instructions from physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, which are communicated over a network to the health care staff responsible for implementation Answer: 4. System used to continuously measure and display information on a patient's vital signs and other status data Answer: 7. Match the following terms with their definitions. 1. Computer security Answer: 2. Medical coding Answer: 3. System of numbers and symbols used to document medical procedures and diagnoses Answer: 4. Area of study that integrates computer science and health care; involves the organization and analysis of health care data for patient care and public health purposes Answer: 8. Match the following terms with their definitions. 1. Telemedicine Answer: 2. Tele-monitoring Answer: 3. Use of remote devices to measure and record a patient's physical status from home or another location at a distance Answer: 4. Use of multimedia, telecommunications, and robotics to provide surgical care or training from a distance Answer: 9. The physical components that make up a computer system are known as ____________. 10. PubMed and OmniMedicalSearch are examples of medical search ____________. 11. It is important to follow facility procedures and regularly ____________ up electronic files to ensure that data isn't lost in the event of a computer system crash or loss of power. 12. Computers are used in a wide range of diagnostic ____________ systems, such as those that produce x-rays, MRIs, and computerized tomography (CT) scans. © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION 9-2 13. Computers are now used in virtually all aspects of health care, beginning with ____________ functions such as scheduling, inventory, medical coding, and ____________ and later expanding into many applications related to direct patient care. Computer systems are used for laboratory ____________ and data analysis and have also become part of clinical decision making and quality ____________ processes. 1. administrative 3. testing 2. billing 4. improvement 14. Smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and tablet PCs are several types of ____________ devices used by health professionals. These portable devices allow providers to immediately access patient ____________, look up drug information and other data in medical and pharmaceutical ____________, and become familiar with clinical ____________ that they do not routinely perform but that may be necessary for a current patient. 2. records 1. handheld 3. databases 4. procedures 15. It is important for health care professionals to stay informed of current ____________ research and to keep abreast of new technologies that affect health care service delivery. This can be accomplished by attending professional meetings and ____________ and participating in classes or seminars offered by professional organizations or local universities. Health care facilities often sponsor ____________ educational programs for their employees, and there are many ____________ resources, including web sites, databases, and journals, that can be useful for self-directed study. 2. conferences 3. in-service 1. clinical 4. online © Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION 9-3