Technology Flashcards
Bar-code eMAR technology
incorporates several
technologies into the workflow of the nursing staff
to ensure that the correct medication is administered at the correct dose at the correct time to the correct patient.
Internet
a publicly accessible network of interconnected computers.
“packets”
Data traveling over the Internet
where are packets routed
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP).
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Internet Protocol (IP).
work in conjunction to correctly route packets of data to their final destinations using the least congested pathway across the Internet
Email (electronic mail)
method of send and receiving text messages and file attachments over the Internet.
email composition
user ID (user) 'at' character,and (@) a domain name. (.org )
These three components instruct the mail servers where to route the Email message.
World Wide Web
another method of accessing information on the Internet. Web-browsers are used to retrieve and display information or files that have been posted to the Internet.
Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
address of the computer which hosts the document that is to be displayed. A URL typically begins with http:// This stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
Domain name
sample RNAO.org., facebook.com
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
method of transmitting voice conversations over the Internet. It allows individuals to use their Internet connection to connect to traditional telephone networks to receive and place phone calls.
intranet
intranet uses the TCP and IP protocols to transmit data between computers.
generally not publicly accessible.
what can intranet do
can give members of a hospital organization quick access to internal websites regarding corporate policies, news updates, and other information only pertinent to employees
