Intro to Radiologic Tech Chapter 1

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What is the primary role of an Electrocardiographic Technician?

To analyze results from blood tests

To operate equipment that records the electrical impulses of the heart (correct)

To administer therapies for physical rehabilitation

To conduct evaluations of respiratory function

Which of the following professionals typically works in a laboratory analyzing test results?

Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Medical Laboratory Technician (correct)

Which type of therapist focuses on helping patients with breathing difficulties?

Occupational Therapist

Electroencephalographic Technologist

Respiratory Therapist (correct)

Physical Therapist

Which area of specialization is NOT mentioned as part of a Medical Technologist's responsibilities?

Pediatrics Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant historical advancement in healthcare made by King Ashoka?

Creation of a chain of hospitals in Hindustan Signup and view all the answers

What services do Occupational Therapists primarily provide?

Teaching useful skills to individuals with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of these historical periods is associated with the establishment of hospitals for soldiers in Rome?

100 BCE Signup and view all the answers

Which type of technician generally works under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or physician?

Medical Laboratory Technician Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as the first point of contact for patients within a health care system?

Primary care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following funding methods is NOT a primary method for funding health systems?

Subscription services Signup and view all the answers

What role do Local Government Units (LGUs) have in the decentralized health care system?

Administer local health facilities and funding Signup and view all the answers

Which service is a primary focus of primary care within the healthcare system?

Preventive care Signup and view all the answers

What was the year when the decentralization of the Philippine health care system was implemented?

1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes secondary care?

Care that is typically hospital-based and involves specialists Signup and view all the answers

What does Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) primarily serve as for Local Government Units (LGUs)?

A main source of funding Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a setting where primary care services are commonly provided?

Specialized treatment centers Signup and view all the answers

What type of hospital is established by private funds such as donations and investments?

Private Hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the general classification of hospitals?

Rehabilitation services Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hospital is established and maintained by governmental bodies?

Government Hospital Signup and view all the answers

What scope of service would you expect from a general hospital?

Emergency Services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following classifications involves a hospital providing services for all types of illnesses?

General Hospital Signup and view all the answers

In what year did St. Basil the Great establish a religious foundation that included a hospital?

370 CE Signup and view all the answers

What type of hospital does NOT get established under governmental budget?

Private Hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following services is essential for a general hospital to provide?

Maternity care and childbirth services Signup and view all the answers

What did Francis Crick and James Watson discover in 1953?

The molecular structure of DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes health?

Complete physical, mental, and social well-being Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of morbidity in health studies?

Occurrence of diseases or conditions Signup and view all the answers

Who produced the first-recognized vacuum with the invention of the barometer?

Evangelista Torricelli Signup and view all the answers

What contribution did Archimedes make to the understanding of solids?

Explained reactions of solids in liquids Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known for studying both electricity and magnetism?

William Gilbert Signup and view all the answers

What device did William Morgan notice color changes in when air leaked in?

Vacuum tube Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Otto Van Guericke invent his air pump?

1646 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts was central to Ancient China's belief in health?

Balance of yin and yang Signup and view all the answers

What method was used by Ancient Indians to detect diabetes?

Observation of the patient's urine sweetness Signup and view all the answers

Hippocrates is often referred to as the father of Western Medicine due to his emphasis on:

Careful patient observation and natural explanations Signup and view all the answers

How did the Ancient Greeks incorporate spirituality into their medical practices?

By constructing buildings for purification and worship Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment method is NOT mentioned as part of the five treatment methods from the Nei Ching?

Perform surgery Signup and view all the answers

Anaximenes believed that which element was crucial for life?

Air Signup and view all the answers

The concept of life as a cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction was characteristic of which ancient civilization?

Ancient India Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in Ancient Greece was known for being a site where patients could seek cures?

Abaton Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health Care Environment

Health systems consist of people, institutions, and resources delivering healthcare services to meet population health needs.
Healthcare settings include acute-care hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Primary Methods of Funding Health Systems

General taxation at state, county, or municipal levels.
National Health Insurance systems.
Voluntary or private health insurance plans.
Out-of-pocket payments from patients.
Donations made to charitable organizations.

Primary Care

Functions as the first point of contact for patients in the healthcare system.
Offered at Rural Health Units (RHUs) focusing on preventive care, including maternal and child health services.
Philippines healthcare system is decentralized, with local governments managing health services since January 1993.

Secondary Care

Provided by medical specialists referred by primary care professionals, generally associated with hospital-based care.

Diagnostic Services

Electrocardiographic Technicians manage heart impulse recording equipment.
Electroencephalographic Technologists handle brain impulse recording devices.
Medical Technologists perform tests in various laboratory areas including hematology and microbiology.
Medical Laboratory Technicians assist in basic laboratory tests under supervision.

Therapeutic Services

Therapists help patients with physical or psychological disabilities.
Occupational Therapists focus on teaching useful skills for those with illnesses.
Physical Therapists work on restoring muscle strength and coordination.
Respiratory Therapists assist patients experiencing breathing difficulties.

Hospitals

Primarily dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals.
Early healing practices date back to 4000 BCE with religious ties to healing.
Notable historical milestones include:
- 431 BCE: Establishment of Brahmanic Hospitals in Sri Lanka.
- 230 BCE: King Ashoka’s chain of hospitals in Hindustan.
- 100 BCE: Roman hospitals for soldiers initiated.
- 370 CE: St. Basil’s establishment of a religious foundation including a hospital.

Classification of Hospitals

By Ownership:
- Government hospitals organized under national or local government.
- Private hospitals funded by donations, investments, or other means.
By Scope of Services:
- General hospitals provide a broad range of medical services.

Ancient Medical Practices

India: Recognized the cyclic nature of life and employed techniques for diagnosis and treatment like detecting diabetes through urine.
China: Addressed health through balance (yin and yang) and developed methods like acupuncture and inoculation.
Greece: Focused on purification and worship in healing practices influenced by Asclepios.

Pre-Hippocratic Medicine

Influential philosophers speculated various elements as fundamental to life.
Hippocrates, known as the father of Western Medicine, advocated for observation and rational treatment methods.

Modern Health Perspectives

Health defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Disease signifies organism responses to injury.
Mortality refers to death rates, while morbidity indicates disease occurrence.

Pioneers of Radiology

Significant contributors to the field include:
- Archimedes, Democritus, and Thales for foundational principles.
- Evangelista Torricelli for the barometer and vacuum concepts.
- Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin for advancements in electricity and magnetism.
William Morgan's observations on color variations in evacuated tubes led to insights in pre-radiologic principles.

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Test your knowledge on the health care environment as covered in Chapter 1 of Intro to Radiologic Technology. This quiz focuses on the organization of health systems, various healthcare settings, and primary funding methods. Perfect for students preparing for comprehensive exams in radiologic technology.