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82 Cards in this Set
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Software
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Basic instructions on how to execute and complete a process
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Graphical user interface (GUI)
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a style of computer interface in which typed commands are replaced by images that represent tasks |
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Development of Software
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•Purchased from vendor
-Already developed -May lack functionality •Developed by information system -Cost lower -Labor intensive -Time-consuming •Complete needs assessment |
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Open Software
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•Open software
•Freeware •Shareware |
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Software Licensing
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•Restrictions in licensure and use
•Includes -Access -Time -Numberof users -How software can be used •Software piracy |
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Word Processing
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•Software program that builds and develops text documents
•WYSIWYG |
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Word Processing—Sample Features
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•Copy and paste
•Margin justifications •Preset tabs •Merging of documents •Headers/footers •Spellcheck |
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Examples of Usage of Word Processing in Healthcare |
•Administrative reporting
•Financial reporting •Employee performance evaluations •Job descriptions •Committee minutes •Policies and procedures |
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Word Processing—Desktop Publishing
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•Wordprocessing software that gives user more control over moving text and images
•Used for fliers, newsletters and more |
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Word Processing—Rich Text Format |
•.rtf •Open format allowing for transferring documents between systems |
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Word Processing—Web Pages |
•Webpage is text written on a website that is displayed on the Internet •Formats -html |
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Spreadsheets |
•Software applications program that uses a table format and allows for manipulation of the data contained in the file |
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Spreadsheet |
•Manipulate data -Sort -Graphics -Calculations |
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Examples of Usages of Spreadsheets in Healthcare |
•Calculations
•Budgets •Productivity •Inventory of supplies •Compliance statistics •Revenue cycle data |
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Basic Elements of Spreadsheet Software
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•Grid of rows and columns
•Formulas •Download data from many information systems |
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Databases
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•Collection of data that is stored in structured format
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Uses of Databases in Healthcare
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•Research
•Education •Statistics •Masterpatient index |
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Graphics Presentation Software
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•An application that combines word processing with desktop design so that an user an create an audiovisual presentation
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Examples of Presentations
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•Fliers
•Posters •Slideshows •Picture gallery |
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Examples of Uses of Presentation Software in Healthcare
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•Training
•Education •Posters •Graphs |
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Basic Elements of Presentation Software
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•Create slide
•Sort slides |
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Calendar Software
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•Application that allows one to maintain schedule, deadlines, and more
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Examples of Uses of Calendar Software in Healthcare
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•Schedulingsurgery
•Schedulingappointments •Schedulingstaff
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Basic Elements of Scheduling Software
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•Schedulemeeting
•Setrecurring meeting •Reminders |
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Project Management Software
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Application used within a management task that helps bring a particular project to its desired outcome
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Examples of Usages of Project Management Software in Healthcare
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•Implementationof new information system
•Implementationof new security program |
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Project Management Software
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•Monitortasks
•Trackprogress of tasks •Managebudget •Ganttchart •PERTchart |
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Electronic Mail Software
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•Applicationwithin a networked environment that sends typed message
•Attachments •Zipfiles |
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Examples of Usages of Electronic Mail Software in Healthcare
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•Answerpatient questions
•Remindersof patient visits •Prescriptionrefills •Communicationbetween healthcare staff |
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Basic Elements of Electronic Mail
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•BCC
•CC •Priority •Addressbook |
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Electronic Mail Transmission Types |
•Fiberoptic •Cable •DSL •Broadband •T1line |
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Electronic Mail Internet Service Providers |
•Computer company that provides access to the Internet |
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Electronic Mail Messages
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•Messages can be: -Read -Forwarded -Deleted -Saved •Junke-mail •Spamfilter |
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Electronic Mail Software Listserv |
•Professional mailing list organized by an association for its members or interested persons. •Members can post messages on topics of interest to the group |
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Internet and Web Browsers |
•Software that allows computer to link to the Internet •Browser |
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Internet and Web Browsers |
•Internet protocol •Domain name |
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Internet and Web Browsers |
•Blogs •Social media •Online courses •Instant messaging •Online meetings •Wiki |
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Internet and Web Browsers Common Address Extensions |
•.com •.edu •.gov •.org |
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Internet and Web Browsers: Searches |
•Search engines •Boolean search •Spiders •Uniform resource locator •Worldwide web |
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Internet and Web Browsers: Sample Uniform Resource Locator
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The more expert, detailed word processing applications are known as: |
desktop publishing |
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What type of application would one choose to generate a bar graph? |
spreadsheet |
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Which file format would one use to easily use the same file across different computers with different word processors? |
RTF |
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An example of a _______ would be clicking on a picture of a pair of scissors and the highlighted text disappeared. |
GUI |
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Bob copied some copyrighted software and gave the copy to his friend to load on a computer. This is not allowed in the software license. What is this called? |
Software piracy |
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What would be used to generate a list of patients who were discharged on April 1? |
Database |
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What application would be used to notify the staff that there is a department meeting on Friday at 2:00 pm? |
Presentation software |
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What application would you expect to use image files? |
Presentation software
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October 10, 2013 is entered as 10102013, but it displays 10/10/2013. This is the use of ______. A feature in a database where data can be entered without dashes, slashes, or other characters, but the data are displayed with it |
Mask |
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A tool used to identify when the manager is available for a meeting is: |
calendar software |
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One of the functions of the project management software is: A graphic tool used to plot tasks in project management that shows the duration of project tasks and overlapping tasks |
Gantt chart |
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To stay current on what is going on at a professional organization, one should subscribe to a _____ to receive regular emails. A professional mailing list organized by an association for its members or interested persons |
listserv |
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If an e-mail address has been entered incorrectly, the message will then be _____________________. |
returned to sender as Error Messsage |
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A detailed search where descriptive terms are used to specify an advanced search is called _________________. |
a Boolean |
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Within the example of ".net", this portion of the Internet Address is known as the: |
domain name |
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What internet tool allows people to collaborate to create webpages? A collection of webpages that together form a collaborative website |
Wiki |
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Which of the following will locate a webpage that explains the health information management profession? |
Search engine |
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Blog |
web logs that provide a web page where users can post text, images, and links, to other websites |
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Broadband |
a type of communications medium that can transmit multiple channels of data simultaneously |
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Browser |
a program that provides a way to view and read documents available on the World Wide Web |
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Cable |
a type of transmission that uses a coaxial wire within the television network where a copper wire is used that is shielded by plastic and braided copper |
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Digital subscriber line (DSL)
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a type of transmission which uses a coaxial line but uses a twisted set of wiring which helps to reduce noise reduction |
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Fiberoptic |
a type of transmission which connects directly to a network or the Internet; glass transmits light which carries the data through the wires |
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Freeware |
software that is free for use and as a rule, does not require any payment. It may, however, have limitations on its usage |
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Graphic presentation software |
an application that combines word processing with desktop design so that a user can create an audiovisual presentation and is a powerful communications tool |
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Hyperlinks |
allow the user to click on the text displayed and a new webpage appears |
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Instant Messaging |
a service where the user can send real time messages to another user |
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Internet service provider (ISP) |
a company that provides connections to the Internet |
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Junk e-mail |
unwanted and unsolicited mail that is similar to the junk mail that comes to a person's home mailbox |
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Modem |
component of a computer that allows the computer to communicate with other devices |
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Query |
a search for a specific website or specific data stored on the Internet |
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Search engine |
a software program used to search for data in databases |
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Shareware |
a type of software that can be tried before it is purchased |
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Software license |
software purchased by an outside vendor subject to restrictions in licensure and use; software developed by the vendor has been copyrighted by the manufacturer |
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Spam filter |
used to send the junk mail to the ISP, so that the amount of junk mail can be filtered and decreased |
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T1 Line |
channels that can be used for data and are extremely powerful to carry large chunks of data |
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Uniform Resource Locator (URL) |
a website address that will take the web browser directly to the document located on a webpage |
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Webpage |
information stored on the Internet that can be located through a URL |
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What you see is what you get WYSIWYG |
the computer screen mimics the output of the printer, so the user can see what the final output of the document will be |
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Word processing |
a computer software application that allows the user to type text and to use other special options in addition to editing spelling and grammar |
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World Wide Web (WWW) |
enables the user to look for something specific on the Internet |
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Zip |
a computer utility that combines 2 or more files into one and reduces the size of the file |
