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What is the main focus of medical technology?

  • Performing laboratory analyses for diagnosis and treatment (correct)
  • Coordinating healthcare services
  • Performing surgeries to treat diseases
  • Administering medication to patients

    • What is the primary focus of medical technology?

  • Promoting health through education
  • Conducting healthcare policy research
  • Providing physical therapy services
  • Application of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic medicine (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes 'biorisk management'?

  • Strategies to identify and control biological risks (correct)
  • The study of patient behavior in clinical settings
  • Public relations in healthcare
  • Financial management of healthcare resources

    • Which discipline is NOT a part of medical technology training?

    <p>Genetic engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role do professional organizations play in the medical technology field?

    <p>They support the professional development and standards of practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the significant contributions of Vivian Herrick to medical technology?

    <p>Identifying intestinal parasites like Taenia and Ascaris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the four humors identified by Hippocrates?

    <p>Bile, blood, phlegm, yellow bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT among the key topics included in the finals of the outlined course?

    <p>History of Medical Technology in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ancient medical text contains various medical practices and diseases?

    <p>Ebers Papyrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one objective of the medical technology course regarding history?

    <p>Discuss historical milestones in Medical Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses in medical technology?

    <p>Medical technologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of medical technology in promoting health?

    <p>Diagnosing and studying diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the PMT Act, which governs medical technology, approved?

    <p>June 21, 1969</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the branch of medicine focused on laboratory medicine?

    <p>Medical Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method used in medical laboratory procedures?

    <p>Surgical intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the history of medical technology in the Philippines positioned in this course?

    <p>As an integral part regarding global medical trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of microbiology for classifying bacteria based on shape?

    <p>Anton van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist recognized the role of microscopic pathology and contributed significantly to the field?

    <p>Rudolf Virchow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant public health advancement occurred in the 19th century?

    <p>Pasteurization of milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is known for developing the yeast test for sugar in diabetic urine?

    <p>Francis Home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key practices John Snow implemented to control the cholera outbreak in London?

    <p>Analysis of water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered that blood plasma could be separated from blood cells upon clotting?

    <p>William Hewson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microscopist believed that the blood of plague patients contained 'worms'?

    <p>Athanasius Kircher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant experiment did Richard Lower conduct related to blood?

    <p>Demonstrated blood transfusion between animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Koch's postulates in medical research?

    <p>They provided experimental steps to link specific microbes to diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the first clinical laboratory in the United States?

    <p>Dr. William H. Welch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation did Pasteur develop to prevent wine spoilage?

    <p>Pasteurization at 55-60°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of World War I regarding clinical laboratories?

    <p>Increased need for clinical laboratory technicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book, published in 1908, emphasized the need for laboratory technicians?

    <p>The Demand for and Training of Laboratory Technicians by John Kolmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Dr. William Osler play in clinical laboratories?

    <p>Opened the first clinical laboratory at John Hopkins Hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases were laboratory tests introduced for during the mid-1800s?

    <p>Tuberculosis, cholera, typhoid, and diphtheria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the ASCP founded?

    <p>1922</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the US healthcare team's presence in the Philippines in 1944?

    <p>To address health issues of soldiers and Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory was established as a result of the efforts of the US Army in the Philippines?

    <p>Manila Public Health Laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who collaborated with Dr. Pio de Roda in offering a training program for laboratory workers in 1947?

    <p>Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the training program for lab workers that began in 1954?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the staff of the 6th US Army leave the clinical laboratory facility?

    <p>1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following courses was NOT part of the curriculum that Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick helped to establish?

    <p>Radiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key role did Dr. Pio de Roda play after the US Army staff left the laboratory?

    <p>Preserving the remains of the laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant contribution did Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick make to medical education in the Philippines?

    <p>Founded the first Medical Technology School</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Overview

    • Topics include the history, practice, and education in Medical Technology, with emphasis on global and Philippine contexts.
    • Major sections cover Medical Technology principles, laboratory techniques, and professional organizations.

    Key Objectives

    • Understand global and national histories of medical technology.
    • Identify key figures who contributed to the profession.
    • Recognize historical milestones in the field.

    Definition and Scope of Medical Technology

    • Synonymous with clinical laboratory science or laboratory medicine.
    • Involves diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic applications in healthcare.
    • Aims to aid in disease diagnosis and health management through laboratory analyses.

    Historical Foundations

    • Ebers Papyrus (1500 BC): The oldest Egyptian medical text detailing treatments for various conditions.
    • Vivian Herrick traced medical technology beginnings to early identification of intestinal parasites.
    • Hippocrates, recognized as the Father of Medicine, introduced diagnostic tools based on four body fluids.

    Influential Figures in Early Medical Technology

    • Anton van Leeuwenhoek: Father of Microbiology, discovered and classified microorganisms.
    • Louis Pasteur: Developed pasteurization techniques and vaccines.
    • Rudolf Virchow: Known as the Father of Microscopic Pathology; influenced modern pathology.

    Development of Medical Technology in the U.S.

    • Clinical laboratories began emerging in the late 19th century, exemplified by Dr. William H. Welch's contributions at Johns Hopkins University.
    • The first hospital laboratory in Britain and the first clinical laboratory in the U.S. established at University of Michigan Hospital.
    • Dr. William Osler opened the first clinical lab performing routine exams at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

    Impact of World Events

    • World War I increased demand for clinical laboratory technicians.
    • Establishment of clinical laboratories in the Philippines during WWII due to U.S. military presence.

    Establishment of Medical Technology Education in the Philippines

    • Dr. Pio de Roda: Preserved the remains of the 26th Medical Laboratory and initiated training programs post-WWII.
    • Dr. Willa Hilgert Hedrick: Founded the first Medical Technology school in the Philippines, establishing curricula and laboratories.

    Advancements in Laboratory Practices

    • Significant developments were made in urine analysis, blood transfusion, and disease diagnostics from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
    • The introduction of quantitative urine tests and advancements in microbiological techniques shaped modern laboratory protocols.

    Important Legislation

    • RA 5527, also known as the PMT Act of 1969, was enacted to regulate Medical Technology practices in the Philippines.

    Modern Context

    • The course aims to instill a comprehensive understanding of the Medical Technology profession, its historical context, and its impact on healthcare practices today.

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    Test your knowledge on the essential elements of the Medical Technology course, including its history, professional practices, and key terminologies. This quiz covers critical topics that are foundational for understanding the clinical laboratory environment and healthcare technology.

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