Medical Technology Quiz

What year was the first effective pacemaker fitted in London?

• 1965

• 1960

• 1973

• 1956

What medical technology uses magnets and radio waves to create an image of the inside of the body?

• X-rays

• CT Scans

• MRI Scan

• Ultrasound

Which technology helps doctors see bones inside a patient without surgery?

• Ultrasound

• MRI Scan

• X-rays

• Endoscopes

What is the main use of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

• To check blood sugar levels

• To monitor brain activity

• To track rhythm and speed of the heart

• To measure blood pressure

Which medical technology was invented in 1972 with a collaboration between English and American scientists?

• MRI Scan

• CT Scans

• Ultrasound

• Blood Pressure Monitors

What do blood tests check for in addition to cholesterol levels?

• Bone density

• DNA for hereditary diseases

• Heart rate

• Blood pressure

What is the primary benefit of using nuclear medicine?

• It is non-invasive

• It uses sound waves

• It is the cheapest method

• It uses magnets

What is the purpose of using ultrasound scans during pregnancy?

• To measure blood pressure

• To monitor the development of a baby

• To check cholesterol levels

• To detect heart problems

Which technology allows doctors to see objects as small as a human cell in great detail?

• Endoscopes

• X-rays

• The Electron Microscope

• CT Scans

What is one of the impacts of new medical technology on patients?

• Increased cost of treatment

• Less control over their health

• Ability to monitor health at home

• Longer hospital stays