Quiz on Medical Laboratory Science

What is another name for Medical Technology?

• Pharmaceutical Science

• Laboratory Science

• Clinical Laboratory Science

• Health Informatics

According to Fagelson (1961), Medical Technology is concerned with what?

• Laboratory determinations and analyses

• Surgical procedures

• Pharmaceutical development

• Patient care

What does R.A. 5527 refer to?

• The Medical Education Act

• The Nursing Practice Act

• The Health Insurance Act

• The Medical Technology Act of 1969

Who is a Medical Technologist?

• A person who performs surgeries

• A nurse assisting in patient care

• A person who engages in medical technology under supervision

• A physician specializing in laboratory medicine

What is the role of a Phlebotomist?

• To analyze blood samples

• To draw blood for tests or donations

• To perform surgeries

• To manage laboratory operations

Who is considered the 'father of medicine'?

• Rudolf Virchow

• Galen

• Vivian Herrick

• Hippocrates

What significant contribution did William Harvey make?

• Development of the microscope

• Discovery of blood circulation

• Founding of the first pathology laboratory

• Establishment of clinical laboratories

What is the primary focus of the American Society for Clinical Pathology?

• To encourage the status of clinical pathologists

• To provide patient care guidelines

• To regulate medical technology programs

• To promote nursing education

What year did the University of Minnesota offer the first degree program in Medical Technology?

• 1944

• 1923

• 1950

• 1961

What is the main responsibility of a Medical Technologist?

• Provide direct patient care

• Perform clinical laboratory testing

• Manage hospital administration

• Conduct surgeries