LESSON 2 (Practice of Medical Technology)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

The Science of Medicine

Question 2

Application of science

Answer 2

Technology

Question 3

Equipment, materials, or product

Answer 3

Physical Elements

Question 4

Knowledge, skills, procedures, principles or information base

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Intangible elements

Question 5

3 definitions of technology

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1. A physical artifact, machine, or instrument
2. An activity or means to accomplish a goal
3. As knowledge

Question 6

Designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases

Answer 6

Medical Technology

Question 7

Examination of tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body and body fluids by various electronic, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, hematologic, serologic, immunological, nuclear, and other lab procedures and techniques either manual or automated

Answer 7

The Medical Technology Act of 1969 (R.A. 5527)

Section 2.a. Practice of Medical Technology

Question 8

(Roles and Responsibilities of a Medtech Professional)

1. Capable of performing basic to advanced laboratory tests

Answer 8

Perform Clinical Laboratory Testing

Question 9

2. Expected to perform special procedures (e.g. molecular & nuclear diagnostics)

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Perform special procedures

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3. Should always be conscious of accuracy and precision

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Ensure accuracy and precision of results

Question 11

4. Values honesty, particularly in conveying/reporting lab results or procedures

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Be honest in practice

Question 12

5. Must be aware of the urgency in delivering results on time esp. STAT or ER/OR requests

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Ensure timely delivery of results

Question 13

6. Work in accordance to the professional Code of Ethics and awareness to the laws & regulations

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Demonstrate professionalism

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7. Should always be conscious of accuracy and precision

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Uphold confidentiality

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8. To build a well-functioning team

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Collaborate w/ other health professionals

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9. Must be engaged in research activities to update their skills

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Conduct research

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10. Must be actively involved in reaching out to the community

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Involvement in Health Promotion Programs

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A duly registered physician who is typically trained in methods of laboratory medicine

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Pathologist

Question 19

Assists medical technologists and/or pathologist

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Medical lab technicians

Question 20

Trained to draw blood for lab tests or blood donation

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Phlebotomist

Question 21

Works w/ the pathologist to detect changes in body cells

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Cytotechnologist

Question 22

Responsible for the routine preparation, processing, and staining of biopsies and tissue specimens

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Histotechnologist

Question 23

Studies the effects of toxic substances on the physiological functions of biological beings

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Toxicologist