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
Laser
Laser printers are faster and quieter and they can produce typewritten quality work
Spreadsheet
Application programs allow the user to manipulate data in table values by rows and columns
Floppy disk drive
Not one of the characteristics that have changed as computers have evolved
Screen
The computer screen should never be positioned so that I can easily be seen by patients
Hard disk drive
A magnetic storage media contained inside the computer. It’s usually called the C Drive.
Computer liberate
Older patients are less computer literate then patients who are in their 20s or 30s
Data management
Applications are similar to an electronic filing system
Emails
It is not appropriate to share non-work related emails with your coworkers job
Signatures
Electronic signatures are quickly replacing traditional signatures
Internet
Is the computer network made up of Providence of interfacing networks worldwide
Computer input
In addition to the computer keyboard, a device that gives the user control of the computer is known as the mouse
Write protect
The right protect future of storage allows the data to be seen and not changed
Laptop
Allows you to carry your work with you
