Medical Technology

Which of the following are examples of medical devices? Select all that apply.

• Hearing aid

• Emergency department

• Neurologist

• Walking frame

• Stethoscope

These phases of design process for medical technologies need to occur before the Verification and validation phase (one or more):

• Production phase

• Development phase

• Application and funding phase

• Market release phase

• Concept phase

A small device that is surgically implanted into the chest or abdomen, that uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal pace is called a:

• Bionic ear

• Pacemaker

• Contact lens

• Artificial heart

Which of the following are examples of assistive technology (select one or more)?

• Screen reader

• Communication board

• Ability switch

• Microwave

• Telephone

What does a biomedical engineer do (select one):

• Uses living cells and cell materials to research and produce pharmaceutical products

• Works with doctors, therapists and researchers to develop systems, equipment and devices to solve clinical problems

• Studies genes and ways to introduce them into the human body

• Performs surgery on patients

Is the following statement true or false?

When developing a medical technology, the team must ensure that it meets Australian standards.

Select one:

• True

• False

What issue is most relevant to the sentence below?

Some social researchers are concerned that healthcare in the future will only be available to those who can afford the technology.

• Privacy

• Equality

• Security

• Ethical decision-making

Is the following statement true or false?

When certain cultural groups are left out of medical research, their needs and views have the potential to be overlooked.

Select one:

• True

• False