Question 1

___________________ software allows the user to enter,organize,and store huge amounts of data and information.

Accepted Answer

Database management software is specifically designed to handle large amounts of data and information, allowing users to create and organize databases, input data, and extract data for various purposes. Word processing software is designed primarily for creating and editing text documents, while spreadsheet software is designed primarily for numerical data and calculations. Graphics software is designed for creating and editing images and visual content.

Question 2

_________________ applications include office management,scheduling,and accounting tasks.

Accepted Answer

Administrative applications are designed to facilitate the management of day-to-day tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing finances, and performing office tasks. Clinical applications are specific to the healthcare industry, and special purpose applications are designed for a narrow scope of tasks or industries. None of the above is not a valid choice.

Question 3

Medical offices use _______________ billing to accommodate two or three insurers,who must be billed in a timely fashion before the patient is billed.

Accepted Answer

balance or bucket

Question 4

A _______________ allows the user to enter,organize,and store huge amounts of data and information.(Use the abbreviation in your answer)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ allows the user to enter,organize,and...

Question 5

The ______________ field uniquely identifies each record in a table.

Accepted Answer

A key is a field or group of fields that is used to uniquely identify each record in a table. It is a crucial element in database design, as without it there would be no way to distinguish one record from another. The other options (super, record, and file) are not specific enough to serve as unique identifiers.

Question 6

A table is made up of related _______________;each holds all the information on one item in the table.

Accepted Answer

A record is a collection of data about one item in a table. The other options are not as closely related to tables and their structure.

Question 7

A database _______________ holds all related information on an entity,for example,a medical practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A database _______________ holds all related information...

Question 8

An organized collection of related data is called a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A relational database is an organized collection of related data that can be accessed by different applications or users. It consists of tables, rows, and columns that store information and allow for efficient querying and manipulation of data. Programs and bills are not relevant to this definition.

Question 9

Within each file,there can be several _______________,each of which holds related information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Within each file,there can be several _______________,each...

Question 10

_______________ applications include the use of computers in education and some aspects of pharmacy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ applications include the use of computers...

Question 11

A table is made up of related _______________,each of which holds all the information on one item in a table,for example,one patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A table is made up of related...

Question 12

Medical offices must use _______________ billing to accommodate two or three insurers,who must be billed in a timely fashion before the patient is billed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical offices must use _______________ billing to...

Question 13

A _______________ is an organized collection of related data;information input in one part of the program can be linked to information in another part of the program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ is an organized collection of...

Question 14

____________________ applications include the use of computers in education,research,and some aspects of pharmacy.

Accepted Answer

Special purpose applications refer to the specific use of computers in certain fields such as education, research, and pharmacy. Clinical applications relate to the use of computers in healthcare settings, while administrative applications refer to the use of computers in managing organizational operations. Therefore, "Special purpose" is the best choice for this question.

Question 15

The ______________ use of computers includes anything that has to do with direct patient care,such as diagnosis,monitoring,and treatment.

Accepted Answer

The term "clinical" specifically refers to activities related to patient care, and the use of computers for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment all fall under this category. Special purpose computers may be used in some clinical settings, but this is not a comprehensive term for all use of computers in healthcare. Administrative use of computers, on the other hand, would refer more to activities like scheduling, billing, and record-keeping, which are not directly related to patient care.

Question 16

_______________-the delivery of health care over telecommunications lines-includes clinical,special purpose,and administrative applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________-the delivery of health care over telecommunications...

Question 17

_______________ applications include office management,scheduling,and accounting tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ applications include office management,scheduling,and accounting tasks....

Question 18

In a database,a _____________ holds all related information on an entity,for example,a medical practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a database,a _____________ holds all related...

Question 19

Each record is made up of related ______________.One holds one piece of information.

Accepted Answer

Fields are the individual pieces of information that make up a database record. Records are collections of related fields, while files are collections of related records. Keys are used to uniquely identify records within a file. Therefore, the best choice to fit the description of holding one piece of information is "fields."

Question 20

The _______________ uses of computers include anything that has to do with direct patient care,such as diagnosis,monitoring,and treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ uses of computers include anything...

Quiz 3: An Introduction to the Administrative Applications of Computers: Practice Management: Scheduling and Accounting