Thursday Test Flashcards
Internet
- The web and the internet are two different things
- One of the most popular components of the Internet is the World Wide Web.
Input devices
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- The keyboard is used to input data
- Input means to enter data into the computer system
Central processing unit (CPU)
It is the brain of a computer that directs it’s activities
Keyboard
-An anchoring keyboard tray does not allow you to adjust the angle and height of the keyboard
Passwords
When choosing a password, do not use names of children or significant others
Printers
Ink-jet printers are not faster than dot matrix or laser printers
Computer systems
- it is important that as many users as possible be involved in the process of choosing a computer system in order to make sure that the money will be used efficiently
- when selecting a new computer system for the medical office, one of the first questions to ask is how it will be used
HIPAA
- The same legal standards of confidentiality and HIPAA compliance apply to all patient records, whether on paper or on the computer
Operating system
They all do not perform a specific function such as spreadsheet, work processing, or data management
Egronomics
- When sitting in a desk chair, make sure that you set your hips as far back as they can go in the chair
- adjust the seat height so your feet are flat on the floor
Function keys
Function keys are multi purpose keys depending on the program that is running
Electronic claim
Internet technology has allowed many medical insurance companies to offer electronic claim services
Backup
A copy of work or software data that is stored for processing at periodic intervals is called backed up
Hardware
The actual physical equipment that is used by the computer to process data
Medical management programs
- Records payments
- Appointment scheduling
- Printing a statement
Word processing
Applications provide the user the ability to create, edit, store and print written documents
RAM
Once the computer is turned off, or powered down all info stored on RAM is lost
Security
Computer security begins with the regular maintenance of the computer systems
Monitor
Monitor screen size is measured in diagonal inches
Output information
Printers are used to print from the computer monitor onto paper or a hard copy
Database
Is the computer application that contains records or files
Computerized records
Some patients may still be concerned about computerized records that it will make their personal information unsafe
Passwords
If you must write a password down, do it in a secure place
Protection
- A computer screen
- A screen saver
- A secure password