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Which is the best definition of computer literacy?
the ability to use the computer to complete your job tasks
Correct. Computer literacy is the ability to use the computer as needed to complete your job tasks.
mastering many sophisticated software programs
Incorrect. Computer literacy is the ability to use the computer as needed to complete your job tasks.
knowing how to troubleshoot serious computer problems
Incorrect. Computer literacy is the ability to use the computer as needed to complete your job tasks.

Which is an example of the function of a CPU?
manages all operations
Correct. A CPU manages all operations.
equipment that allows the user to add a keyboard and mouse
Incorrect. Peripherals consist of equipment that allows the user to add a keyboard and scanner.
output devices
Incorrect. Output devices refer to peripherals.

How are expert systems used in health care?
They allow easy access to diagnostic and treatment information.
Correct. Expert systems allow easy access to diagnostic and treatment information.
They perform medical procedures by means of robotics.
Incorrect. Expert systems allow easy access to diagnostic and treatment information.
They serve as teaching devices for medical students.
Incorrect. Expert systems allow easy access to diagnostic and treatment information.

Which Web site sponsor would be most likely to have accurate information about the relationship between arthritis and physical activity?
a university medical school
Correct. A university medical school would most likely have accurate information.
a company that operates fitness centers
Incorrect. The information might be accurate, but the principal purpose of the company is to sell its services.
a newsgroup composed of people with arthritis
Incorrect. A group of people with arthritis can share their own experiences, but a medical school is more likely to have information based on controlled research.

Which example demonstrates the meaning of point of care charting?
entering a patient's vital statistics on the computer as they are taken
Correct. Point of care charting is the process of entering patient information into the computer as the information is gathered.
using a computerized database to diagnose an infection
Incorrect. Point of care charting is the process of entering patient information into the computer as the information is gathered.
checking a patient's pharmacy record for possible drug interactions
Incorrect. Point of care charting is the process of entering patient information into the computer as the information is gathered.

Which example shows how virtual reality technology has helped improve medical procedures?
It allows surgeons to practice surgical procedures before performing the actual surgeries on patients.
Correct. It allows surgeons to practice surgical procedures before performing the actual surgeries on patients.
It permits patients to be treated through telemedicine by experts in different parts of the country.
Incorrect. It allows surgeons to practice surgical procedures before performing the actual surgeries on patients.
It makes the results of research projects available to the public.
Incorrect. It allows surgeons to practice surgical procedures before performing the actual surgeries on patients.

Which action is most likely to damage your computer hardware?
eating potato chips while creating a document
Correct. Salt from potato chips can damage the keyboard.
entering the wrong keyboard command
Incorrect. Salt from potato chips can damage the keyboard.
using the mouse incorrectly
Incorrect. Salt from potato chips can damage the keyboard.

