Computers and Technology in Healthcare Lesson 1

Which of the following is a treatment method mentioned in the text?

• Statistical analysis of data

• Image-guided surgery

• Computer-assisted instruction

• Use of a network or the Internet

What is the role of patient monitoring in healthcare?

• Managing equipment inventories

• Analyzing statistical data

• Monitoring cardiac, critical care, and surgical patients

• Providing computer-assisted instruction

Which educational tool is used for professional nurses and physicians?

• Telemedicine

• Computer-assisted instruction (CAI)

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

• Electronic medical records (EMRs)

Which technology is used for viewing body parts in diagnostic testing?

• Telepharmacies

• Computerized tomography (CT scan)

• Electronic mail

• Computer-assisted instruction

Which of the following is NOT a use of computers in healthcare mentioned in the text?

• Managing budgets

• Performing surgery

• Analyzing statistical data

• Cooking meals

What is a microcomputer?

• A large computer used by many users simultaneously

• A desktop or personal computer found in the home or office

• A computer that controls the launch of a rocket

• A computer that can only be used in healthcare

Which of the following is an example of a microcomputer?

• Mainframe computer

• Supercomputer

• Handheld tablet

• Quantum computer

What type of computer is described as being able to control the launch of a rocket?

• Microcomputer

• Personal computer

• Mainframe computer

• Laptop

Which of the following is NOT a type of microcomputer?

• Handheld tablet

• Smartphone

• Mainframe computer

• Personal digital assistant (PDA)

What can using a computer for long periods cause?

• Increased productivity

• Improved eyesight

• Injuries

• Faster internet speed