Chapter 6 Technology

A gigabyte is approximately _____ bytes?

1 billion

A terabyte is approx ____ bytes?

1 trillion

The ability to work with other systems.

Interoperability

Allows hardware to connect to the computer.

Universal serial bus port

What is recommended for passwords?

Use a random combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

What software helps the computer function?

Utility

Common output devices in the healthcare setting include which of the following?

all are correct

With EHR unavailability, what does the SAFER guides recommend for patient safety?

all are correct

This security measure records

audit trails

Encrypted data are called

cipher text

All of the following are advantages to using laser printers except:

cost

What acts as a filter or barrier between the network & the internet?

firewalls

This part of the computer allows the computer to send graphic info to output devices

video card

The practice management software allows the user to enter patient demographic info, schedule appts, perform billing procedures, & generate reports. EMR software contains the patient's medical treatment info for one healthcare facility.

Both statements are true

Which of the following is referred to as the Brian's of the computer?

CPU

Which part of the computer contains logic circuity, which interprets instructions from the software?

CPU

Which of the following screens responds to the electrical characteristics of a finger & is found in smart phones & other electronic devices?

Capacitive touch screen

This category of keyboard keys allows movement of the cursor and the screen. The Home, End, Insert, and Delete keys are in this category.

Control

What is not recommended for infection control practices for technologic devices?

Disinfection keyboards, touchscreens, & signature pads weekly

An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards and that can be created, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff across more than one healthcare organization.

Electronic medical record

A communication system for connecting several computers so information can be shared.

Ethernet

What software acts as the computer's software administrator by managing, integrating, & controlling app software & hardware?

operating system

A secure online website that gives 24 hr access to personal health info using a username & password

patient portal

An application program software that is designed to

perform a variety of tasks, such as word processing, database functions, & patient billing

What electronic technology does the medical assistant use to communicate with others?

All are correct

With practice management software, what tasks can be performed?

All are correct

_____ means that each employee with network access must log in using a unique password

Authentication

____ is a process in which the network files are copied either using an external drive, a server, or an online system.

Backing up

This is the process of starting or restarting a computer

Boot

Computer hardware can be divided into all of the following categories except one. Which is the exception?

External componets

This category includes the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard & each key has a specific purpose.

Function

A private computer network that can only be accessed by authorized people

Intranet

Which statement is not correct?

Output devices allow data devices to be entered into the computer

Main working memory, which is lost if the power is turned off?

RAM

Which of the following keyboards helps reduce repetitive strain injuries by minimizing muscle strain?

Split-key layout & waved or curved key layout

What is incorrect when performing routine cleaning for computer hardware?

Spray a household glass cleaner on the monitor screen & wipe with a lint-free cloth.

What practice would not be considered ergonomically correct?

The bottom of the monitor is at or just below eye level

While working on a computer device, what body language would indicate the medical assistant is not listening to the patient?

The medical assistant continually smiles as the patient shares info re: the awful medication side effects he is experiencing

Common network security procedures include

all are correct

Which of the following is used to ensure that all office computer programs & data are secure in case of a mishap, fire, or natural disaster?

data backup

Cipher text is another name for which of the following?

encrypted data

A mouse is an

input device

An ergonomic workstation designed for prolonged use will not include which of the following?

laptops & tablets

This security measure monitors if hackers are attempting to break into the network and accounts can be locked.

monitoring log in activity

The most common used input device that allows that computer operator to select commands by interfacing w/the monitor screen is called the

mouse

A series of computers that are linked, allowing them to share info

network

Which of the following is an output device?

printer

When using cloud storage, the files are copied onto many servers in various locations.

redundancy

If you want to transfer paper files to a computerized system without inputting all the data using the keyboard you could use a

scanner

This safety measure identifies potential threats of network breaches and action plans are initiated to prevent the breaches.

security risk analysis

What application software is used to manage data like budgets?

spreadsheet software