Module 2 Defining the Practice of Medical Technology

Question 1

What Law is Medical Technology involved

Answer 1

R.A. 5527

Question 2

What Law is Medical Technology Practice is involved

Answer 2

P.D. 498

Question 3

Medical Technologists are:

Answer 3

a. Healthcare professionals
b. Performs Diagnostic and Analytic tests on body fluids
c. Role: Provide accurate Laboratory results in a timely manner
d. Tools: Complex instrumentations, sophisticated techniques, specialized knowledge

Question 4

14 Characteristics of a Medical Technologist:

Answer 4

a. Works quickly and carefully
b. Self sufficient, precise and thorough
c. Troubleshooters and Problem solvers
d. Likes challenges and Responsibility
e. Concentrates on accuracy
f. Pays close attention to details
g. Reliable and works well under pressure
h. Able to finish a task once started
i. Communicates well both in speaking and writing
j. Sets high standards for themselves
k. Deeply committed to their profession
l. Good analytical judgment
m. Computer literate
n. Fascinated on what science offers

Question 5

3 Working conditions of a Medical Technologist:

Answer 5

a. Infection Control
b. Sterilization
c. use of protective mask, gloves, laboratory gloves and goggles

Question 6

5 Natures of the Job:

Answer 6

a. Analyze human fluid samples
b. Recognize abnormalities
c. Monitor, screen and troubleshoot
d. Calibration and Quality control
e. Recognize factors that could induce error

Question 7

8 Specializations of Medical Technologist

Answer 7

a. Clinical Chemistry Technologist
b. Microbiology Technologist
c. Blood bank Technologist or Immunohermatologist
d. Immunology Technologist
e. Cytotechnologist
f. Molecular Biology Technologist
g. Histotechnicians
h. Phlebotomist

Question 8

6 Specific posts for RMTs and MT graduates

Answer 8

a. Clinical Laboratory analysts
b. Drug testing laboratory analyst
c. Analyst in: pharmaceutical companies, vet clinics, food companies, cosmetic industry
d. Researcher
e. Professional product specialists in manufacturing, marketing and sales
f. Academicians and Health educators

Question 9

It is a branch of moral science about how and what a professional should be in work

Answer 9

Professional Ethics

Question 10

It is a Field of applied ethics which studies moral values and judgments as they apply to medicine

Answer 10

Medical Ethics

Question 11

7 Moral Principles in Medical Technology Ethics

Answer 11

a. Autonomy
b. Beneficence
c. Non-maleficence
d. Justice
e. Respect for dignity
f. Truthfulness and Honesty
g. Stewardship

Question 12

4 Medical Technologist and their Profession

Answer 12

a. Medical Technologist and their Patients
b. Medical Technologist and their Colleagues
c. Medical Technologist and their Workplace
d. Medical Technologist and their Society

Question 13

2 Problems and Concerns in Medical Technology Practice
It is a General term that denotes conduct lacking in due care

Answer 13

Negligence

Question 14

2 Problems and Concerns in Medical Technology Practice
It is a professional negligence by a healthcare provider that may cause injury or death to three patient

Answer 14

Malpractice

Question 15

4 Ways to prove Negligence or Malpractice

Answer 15

a. a duty has owed
b. a duty was breached
c. The breach causes injury
d. Damages

Question 16

6 Moral issues and Ethical Considerations

Answer 16

a. Stemcells
b. Euthanasia
c. Cloning
d. Artificial birth control
e. Contraceptives
g. Organ transplant & Blood donations

Question 17

2 Sources of Stem cells

Answer 17

a. Embryonic Stem Cells
b. Adult stem cells or Somatic Cells

Question 18

5 Classifications of Euthanasia

Answer 18

a. Voluntary
b. Non Voluntary
c. Involuntary
d. Passive
e. Active

Question 19

It is the innate capacity to acquire ethical beliefs, and humans are born with a series of undifferentiated potentials

Answer 19

Human Value Development