UNIT 3

19 flashcards · Other · by KRYSTEL ANN A MARTIN

1. ______________helps nurses to quickly record the information of new patients as well as stores the medical history of all the patients in the hospital.

   The information technology system

2. ____________ is a system that monitors vital physiologic parameters so that clinicians can be informed of changes in patient’s conditions.

   Physiological monitoring systems

3. _____________is the brain of all computers and many household and electronic devices, it analyses information, store pertinent information in specific places and alerts nursing personnel through a report.

   Microprocessor

4. _________ is a procedure that check your blood circulation and evaluates how well you heart is working.

   hemodynamic monitoring

5. is a method that involves injection of a definite amount of heat into the blood stream, and the corresponding downstream temperature change is recorded.

   Thermodilution technique

6. ______________refers to a device that involves the availability of oxygen to bodily tissue. A non-invasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation that also uses spectrophotometry.

   Pulse oximetry

7. ________is a portable device that continuously monitors patient’s ECG, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation while automatically transmitting information to a central monitor.

   telemetry

8. ______________refers to a wearable device that monitor and analyze the cardiac rhythm.

   Arrhythmia monitors

9. __________also detect problems with your heart rate or heart rhythm.

   ECG

10. The difference of arrhythmia monitor and ECG is that arrhythmia monitor is _______while ECG is _________

    wearable, not wearable.

11. ______________ is the organization of a patient's current and historical data. This allows the free flow of data between the critical care unit and other departments.

    Critical Care Information System

12. ____________ plays a critical role in improving the quality and safety of care for critically ill patients by enabling clinicians to access and use patient data effectively, make informed decisions, and collaborate effectively with other members of the care team.

    CCIS

13. ____________ refer to the use of technology to support the delivery of healthcare services in community settings.

    Community health applications

14. The goal of ____________ is to improve the health of populations by using information and communication technology to support the delivery of healthcare services in community settings.

    community health informatics

15. _____________ is a technology-based solution that aims to improve the delivery of healthcare services in community settings.

    community health application system

16. ___________ in nursing informatics can help to improve the collection of patient and healthcare provider data, enabling nurses and other healthcare providers to gather information on patient satisfaction, health behaviors, and healthcare provider knowledge and attitudes.

    computer-based survey system

17. _______________ are an important tool in nursing informatics as they provide valuable data on a population's health status, health behaviors, and healthcare utilization.

    Health statistical surveys

18. ___________ is the promotion and improvement of cooperation between physicians, community health workers, and patients in order to achieve an efficient and timely assessment that entails tracking and monitoring the population’s health status

    Community health nursing

19. _____________ is concerned with the prevention and control of accidents.

    Emergency Preparedness and Response