Chapter 6 Surgical Technology for the Surgical
Technologist
1. hardware: the overall term used to describe the components of any
computing device that can be touched, manipulated, and handled, including
the central pro- cessing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and memory storage
devices
2. booting: The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes referred to as
.
3. central processing unit (CPU): silicon chip located within the case;
coordinates operations of computer, manages computer systems, and facilitates
exchange of date with computer memory
4. ports: usually located in back of case, but could be located in front or top;
serve as attachment points for computer components (keyboard, speakers,
printer, and USB thumb drive)
5. expansion slots: back of case; provide ability to upgrade computer
6. network or Ethernet card: internal or installed in expansion slot; provides
ability to communicate over network or to Internet
7. hard drive: internal; stores information on long term basis, can be magnetic
or solid-state
8. CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-Ray drive: generally internal with button on front of case
to open and close the drawer that accepts the disk, can also be external;
another convenient portable method of storage, large storage capacity, files and
documents can be "read only", CD-RW (read-write), DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RW allow recording of files to disk
9. USB port: opening in front and/or back of computer to tower to insert USB
thumb drive or additional peripherals such as mouse, printer, camera, keyboard,
or smart phone; communication technology
10. modem: internal or external device; facilitates sending information
(Internet searches and email) over telephone line
11. monitor: screen displays output of computer, viewable space is
,measured diag- onally, resolution refers to clarity of the screen image
12. keyboard: contains keys with functions to enter characters and
commands into the computer, divided into four areas; alphabet keys, function
keys, number keys, and cursor control keys
13. mouse: used to move cursor to different areas on screen, used to select
text or commands, has right and left buttons, roller in the middle allows scrolling
through a document, wired and wireless are available
14. scanner: plugs into port at back of computer case, converts printed text
or graphics into digital format (electronic reproduction) so it can be used by
computer
15. speakers: plug into back of computer case, require installation of
sound card inside the computer case, facilitate audio functions
, 16. printer: plugs into port at back of computer, prints paper version
(called hard copy) of documents and images
17. surge protector: electrical power strip accepts several appliances,
provides buffer against damage from high-voltage surges, protecting computer
and acces- sories
18. battery backup: combination battery and surge protector, if electricity is
inter- rupted, the stored energy allows continues use of computer for a short
period of time
19. software: programs that operate the computer system and its individual
hard- ware components, as well as the user's programs, such as word
processing, email, or Internet access
20. Microsoft Excel: An example of a popular spreadsheet program is
.
21. word processing: a term that means creating a document file
22. Microsoft Word: is a popular
word processing pro- gram.
23. Microsoft Powerpoint/Prezi: programs available to prepare digital
presenta- tions that may incorporate informational slides, audio or video clips,
and a myriad of statistical data models
24. Internet: a gigantic international network connected via million of
servers (in- cluding providers for thousands of individual computers)
25. Email: began as a form of communication on the Internet.
26. "web": an easy-to-navigate, user-friendly format for browsing Internet
pages; features computer graphics, text formatting, and even some programming
functions that make a logo flash or a word spin
27. http:// or https://, www.: addresses
usually start with and may contain the letters
28. .com: usually corporations
29. .org: nonprofit organizations
30. .gov: government agencies
31. .edu: signify educational institutions
32. "surfing the Internet": refers to looking at many different sites and web
pages and switching from one to another
33. hyperlinks: the bold or underlined words on a particular web page that
takes the user to a different page
34. Browsing: is also performed by using a search
engine such as Ask, Bing, Google, or Yahoo.
35. Favorites: feature that allows the user to save addresses permanently
for easy access
Technologist
1. hardware: the overall term used to describe the components of any
computing device that can be touched, manipulated, and handled, including
the central pro- cessing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and memory storage
devices
2. booting: The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes referred to as
.
3. central processing unit (CPU): silicon chip located within the case;
coordinates operations of computer, manages computer systems, and facilitates
exchange of date with computer memory
4. ports: usually located in back of case, but could be located in front or top;
serve as attachment points for computer components (keyboard, speakers,
printer, and USB thumb drive)
5. expansion slots: back of case; provide ability to upgrade computer
6. network or Ethernet card: internal or installed in expansion slot; provides
ability to communicate over network or to Internet
7. hard drive: internal; stores information on long term basis, can be magnetic
or solid-state
8. CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-Ray drive: generally internal with button on front of case
to open and close the drawer that accepts the disk, can also be external;
another convenient portable method of storage, large storage capacity, files and
documents can be "read only", CD-RW (read-write), DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RW allow recording of files to disk
9. USB port: opening in front and/or back of computer to tower to insert USB
thumb drive or additional peripherals such as mouse, printer, camera, keyboard,
or smart phone; communication technology
10. modem: internal or external device; facilitates sending information
(Internet searches and email) over telephone line
11. monitor: screen displays output of computer, viewable space is
,measured diag- onally, resolution refers to clarity of the screen image
12. keyboard: contains keys with functions to enter characters and
commands into the computer, divided into four areas; alphabet keys, function
keys, number keys, and cursor control keys
13. mouse: used to move cursor to different areas on screen, used to select
text or commands, has right and left buttons, roller in the middle allows scrolling
through a document, wired and wireless are available
14. scanner: plugs into port at back of computer case, converts printed text
or graphics into digital format (electronic reproduction) so it can be used by
computer
15. speakers: plug into back of computer case, require installation of
sound card inside the computer case, facilitate audio functions
, 16. printer: plugs into port at back of computer, prints paper version
(called hard copy) of documents and images
17. surge protector: electrical power strip accepts several appliances,
provides buffer against damage from high-voltage surges, protecting computer
and acces- sories
18. battery backup: combination battery and surge protector, if electricity is
inter- rupted, the stored energy allows continues use of computer for a short
period of time
19. software: programs that operate the computer system and its individual
hard- ware components, as well as the user's programs, such as word
processing, email, or Internet access
20. Microsoft Excel: An example of a popular spreadsheet program is
.
21. word processing: a term that means creating a document file
22. Microsoft Word: is a popular
word processing pro- gram.
23. Microsoft Powerpoint/Prezi: programs available to prepare digital
presenta- tions that may incorporate informational slides, audio or video clips,
and a myriad of statistical data models
24. Internet: a gigantic international network connected via million of
servers (in- cluding providers for thousands of individual computers)
25. Email: began as a form of communication on the Internet.
26. "web": an easy-to-navigate, user-friendly format for browsing Internet
pages; features computer graphics, text formatting, and even some programming
functions that make a logo flash or a word spin
27. http:// or https://, www.: addresses
usually start with and may contain the letters
28. .com: usually corporations
29. .org: nonprofit organizations
30. .gov: government agencies
31. .edu: signify educational institutions
32. "surfing the Internet": refers to looking at many different sites and web
pages and switching from one to another
33. hyperlinks: the bold or underlined words on a particular web page that
takes the user to a different page
34. Browsing: is also performed by using a search
engine such as Ask, Bing, Google, or Yahoo.
35. Favorites: feature that allows the user to save addresses permanently
for easy access
