Lesson 2 -Nature Of Medical Technology

Question 1

Primarily concerned with the study of the natural world and the interrelationship among the biological, psychological, and even the social world.

Answer 1

Science

Question 2

Defined as first, as a physical artefact, machine, or instrument; second, as an activity or a means to accomplish a goal; and third, as knowledge.

Answer 2

Technology

Question 3

Is a design for instrumental action that reduces the uncertainty in the cause-effect relationships involved in achieving a desired outcome

Answer 3

Technology

Question 4

Who said “technology is a design for instrumental action that reduces the uncertainty in the cause-effect relationships involved in achieving a desired outcome.”

Answer 4

Rogers (1983)

Question 5

It consists of physical elements such as equipment, materials, or products, and intangible elements, such as knowledge, skills, procedures, principles, or information base required to successfully implement the technology.

Answer 5

Technology

Question 6

Is designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases.

Answer 6

Medical technology

Question 7

In which republic act does defines the scope of work of the medical technology professionals

Answer 7

Republic Act 5527

Question 8

Another term form Republic act 5527?

Answer 8

Medical Technology Act of 1969

Question 9

Is a duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body and its functions in order to diagnose disease, follow its course, determine the effectivity of treatment, ascertain cause of death, and advance medicine by means of research

Answer 9

Pathologist

Question 10

Is always considered to head a clinical laboratory and monitor all laboratory results. A laboratory result without the signature of a pathologist may not be considered valid.

Answer 10

Pathologist

Question 11

Is a person certified by and registered with the Board of Medical Technology and qualified to assist a medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology

Answer 11

Medical laboratory technician

Question 12

Is an individual trained to draw blood either for laboratory tests or for blood donations.

Answer 12

Phlebotomist

Question 13

Is a laboratory personnel who works with the pathologist to detect changes in body cells which may be important in the early diagnosis of diseases.

Answer 13

Cytotechnologist

Question 14

Is a laboratory personnel responsible for the routine preparation, processing, and staining of biopsies and tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Answer 14

Histotechnologist

Question 15

Is a health care professional who works alongside the nuclear physicians.

Answer 15

Nuclear medical technologist

Question 16

They apply their knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and use radiation detection devices and other kinds of laboratory equipment that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides deposited in the patient or in the patient’s specimen.

Answer 16

Nuclear medical technologist

Question 17

They studies the effects of toxic substances on the physiological functions of human beings, animals, and plants to develop data for use in consumer protection and industrial safety programs.

Answer 17

Toxicologist

Question 18

They conducts studies to determine physiological effects of various substances on laboratory animals, plants, and human tissues using biological and biochemical techniques.

Answer 18

Toxicologist