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Medical Technology History and Definitions
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Medical Technology History and Definitions
Medical Technology History and Definitions
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1
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What is Medical Technology (MT) as defined in the introduction?
Answer
Application of diagnosis, prevention, and therapy using lab procedures to monitor health.
2
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What is the role of MT in healthcare delivery?
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Enables a medical team to deliver quality care via lab-controlled procedures.
3
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Who defined MT as applying principles of natural sciences to lab procedures?
Answer
Ruth Heinemann (1963).
4
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What is Anna Fagelson’s 1961 definition of MT?
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A branch of medicine with lab determinations used in diagnosis and treatment.
5
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What does Walters (1996) say MT is?
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Health profession performing lab analyses for diagnosis, treatment, and health.
6
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What is RA 5527 also known as?
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Philippine Medical Technology Act.
7
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When was RA 5527 approved and who signed it?
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Approved June 21, 1969; signed by President Ferdinand Marcos.
8
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What is the scope of MT under RA 5527?
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Auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine aiding diagnosis, study, treatment, and health promotion.
9
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Name one ancient civilization mentioned in the history of MT and a practice.
Answer
Greeks—diabetes diagnosed by urine attracting ants.
10
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What ancient technique did the Greeks use to diagnose diabetes?
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Observing urine to see if it attracted ants.
11
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Which ancient civilization developed lab tools like forceps and scalpels?
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Romans.
12
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Which ancient civilization maintained a notable public health system according to Herodotus?
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Early Egyptians.
13
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What is the Ebers Papyrus known for in MT history?
Answer
Oldest preserved Egyptian medical text recording parasites and infections.
14
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Approximately when was the Ebers Papyrus written?
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Around 1500 BC (thought copied from 3400 BC).
15
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What is a key feature of the Ebers Papyrus?
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Con'tains contraception, pregnancy, eye/skin, surgery, burns, intestines.
16
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What parasite infections were identified by Vivian Herrick in 1550 BC?
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Ascaris lumbricoides and Taenia sp.
17
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What did Anenzoa prove about skin diseases like scabies?
Answer
They are caused by parasites.
18
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What did Galen contribute in 300 BC to MT/history?
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Qualitative assessment of disorder via body fluids; link to diabetes.
19
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What did Hippocrates contribute to MT?
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Father of Medicine; described four humors and diagnostic use of mind/senses.
20
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What are the four humors and their associated qualities?
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Yellow bile—hot/dry; Black bile—cold/dry; Phlegm—cold/moist; Blood—hot/moist.
21
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What did Rufus of Ephesus describe in 50 AD?
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Hematuria attributed to kidney's inability to filter blood.
22
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What is the significance of urine tests historically?
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Oldest body-fluid test; physicians diagnosed via urine characteristics.
23
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What early diagnostic observation involved ants and urine?
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Urine poured on ground; attraction of ants used for diagnosis.
24
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Who is credited with early microscopy exploration of chick embryology?
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Marcello Malpighi.
25
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Who improved the microscope and is called Father of Microscopy and Microbiology?
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Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.
26
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What is the relationship between MT and laboratory procedures?
Answer
MT applies lab analyses to diagnose, treat, and promote health.
27
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What does MT aim to improve in patient care?
Answer
Quality of healthcare through lab-controlled procedures.
28
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What is the main practical use of MT in clinical settings?
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Performing laboratory determinations and analyses.
29
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How does MT contribute to disease management?
Answer
Provides information for diagnosis and treatment decisions.
30
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What is the significance of the four humors in MT history?
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Provided a framework for diagnosing disease via body fluids.