Lesson 2

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

Are highly dependent on the developments in the scientific disciplines and areas such as chemistry, electronics, optics and mechanics
among others, in order to developed biotechnology.

Answer 2

Medical Technology

Question 3

It is the application of Science in the ways that are considered beneficial to
society

Answer 3

Technology

Question 4

3 ways to define Technology:

Answer 4

1, Physical artefact machine or instrument
2. Activity or a means to accomplish goal
3. Knowledge

Question 5

“Technology is design for instrument action that reduces the uncertainty in the cause –effect relationship involved in achieving a desired outcomes”

Answer 5

Rogers (1983)

Question 6

Physical elements of technology

Answer 6

Equipment, material, or products

Question 7

Intangible elements of technology:

Answer 7

Knowledge, skills, procedure, principle, or information base required to successful implement of technology.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Medical Technology

Question 9

Plays role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Answer 9

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Question 10

Performs most of laboratory test that are involved in the examination and analysis of body fluids tissues and cells

Answer 10

Clinical laboratory Scientists

Question 11

Role of Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Answer 11

1. Look for the presence of bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms in the laboratory
2. Analyze the chemical content of fluids, match blood for transfusion
3. Test drug level in blood to show a patient’s response to a specific treatment.
4. Prepare specimen for examination to count cell, and look for abnormal cell in the blood and body fluids.
5. They use microscope, cell counters and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.
6. Use of automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of test simultaneously.

Question 12

In the Philippines the Medical Technology Profession and its practice is governed and define in ____ also known as ____

Answer 12

Section Two of R.A. 5527, Medical Technology Act of 1969

Question 13

____ CODE OF ETHICS OF THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSION
Revised Code of Ethics

Answer 13

Resolution No. 72 (2022)

Question 14

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science is expected to show competency in performing routine laboratory tests including urinalysis and stool examination.

Answer 14

Perform Clinical Laboratory Testing

Question 15

Capable of performing hematologic, microbiologic, serologic, chemical, and other procedures in different areas of laboratory science.

Answer 15

Perform Clinical Laboratory Testing

Question 16

Medical technologists are also expected to perform special procedures. Special
procedures can also include molecular and nuclear diagnostics

Answer 16

Perform Special Procedures

Question 17

In performing different procedures to diagnose diseases, some medical
technologists should always be conscious of the accuracy and precision of both the testing process and its results. Accuracy and precision impacts the interpretation of results by the physician to provide proper medication in the treatment of disease.

Answer 17

Ensure Accuracy and Precision of Results

Question 18

A practicing medical technologists, like other professional, is expected to be
honest in the practice of his or her work. It is important that a medical technologist’s values honesty, particularly in conveying or reporting the results of any laboratory procedure.

Answer 18

Be Honest in Practice

Question 19

Medical technologists must be aware of urgency of delivering results on time
especially in cases that require urgent treatment. There are times when physician will request laboratory tests which require immediate actions. One should take notation on “STAT” or even observe the source of the requests (from ER or OR).

Answer 19

Ensures timely Delivery of Results

Question 20

He or she is aware of the laws and regulations governing the practice of medical technology and should not exploit its function beyond its boundaries.

Answer 20

Demonstrate Professionalism

Question 21

Other governing regulations are supplemented by the

Answer 21

Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966 (R.A.
4688) and the Blood Banking act of 1956 (R.A 1517).

Question 22

National organizations such as the _______ also have their own
constitution and by-laws in accordance with the governing laws and code of
ethics.

Answer 22

Philippine Association of Medical
Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) and the Philippine Association of Schools of
Medical technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

Question 23

Ensuring confidentiality of patient’s information is one of the core duties within the medical practice. Confidentiality requires health care providers to keep a patient’s personal health information private unless the patient consents to release the information.

Answer 23

Uphold Confidentiality

Question 24

A medical technology professional is required to collaborate with other health care practitioner in order to build a well-functioning team.

Answer 24

Collaborate with other Health Care Professionals

Question 25

Practicing medical technologists must be engaged in research activities to update their skills. Research works, whether experimental or descriptive can contribute significantly to the discovery of new knowledge in the field of medical technology and in assessing and revisiting already known ones. It can be great help in

Answer 25

Conduct Research

Question 26

Is a multi-disciplinary field which consistently ventures into other areas of health care including health promotion

Answer 26

Medical Technology

Question 27

The following are some ways that medical technology professional can help the community.

Answer 27

1. Cooperate with other health care professional in health promotion campaigns such as promoting ideal attitudes on hygiene, community sanitation, waste segregation and disease prevention. 2. Implement pre-planned programs of health promotion campaign 3. Offer free laboratory testing such as blood typing, urinalysis, fecalysis, blood sugar, testing, cholesterol testing, and other tests beneficial to the entire community 4. Collaborate with other health care professionals once diagnoses are done.

Question 28

Is a duly registered physician who is specially trained in method of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretions and excretion of the human body and its function 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 28

Pathologist

Question 29

Is a person certified by and registered with the Board of Medical Technology and qualified to assist a medical technologist and /or qualified pathologists in the practice of medical technology as defined in the aforementioned act.

Answer 29

Medical Technician

Question 30

Is an individual to draw blood either for laboratory test or for blood donations. Performs skin puncture for small amount of blood collection and venipunctures for larger volumes

Answer 30

Phlebotomist

Question 31

Is laboratory personnel who works with the pathologists to detect changes in body cells which may be important in the early diagnosis of disease. This is primarily done by examining microscopic slides of body cells for abnormalities or anomalies in structure either benign or malignant condition

Answer 31

Cytotechnologists

Question 32

Are the most commonly employed staining techniques

Answer 32

Papanicolaou test and the H&E

Question 33

Also referred as histotechnician, is a laboratory personnel responsible for a routine preparation, processing and staining of biopsies and tissue specimens or microscopic examination by a pathologist

Answer 33

Histotechnologists

Question 34

In United States, one of the histotechnician program accredited by the

Answer 34

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS

Question 35

It is a medical technology professional who works alongside nuclear physician. Nuclear medical technologist applies their knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and use radiation detection devices and other kind of laboratory equipment that measure the quality and distribution of radionuclides deposited in the patient or in the patient’s specimen.

Answer 35

Nuclear Medical Technologists

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Toxicologists