Introduction to Allied Health Sciences_MCQS: 1. What does Allied Health Sciences primarily focus on? a) Medical doctors only b) Non-physician healthcare professionals c) Pharmaceutical sales d) Hospital administration Answer: b 2. Which of the following is NOT an allied health profession? a) Radiologic Technologist b) Surgeon c) Speech Therapist d) Medical Laboratory Technologist Answer: b 3. What is the main difference between medical and allied health professions? a) Medical professions require MBBS degrees b) Allied health focuses on patient support services c) Medical professions do not involve patient care d) Allied health requires no training Answer: b 4. Which allied health professional is primarily responsible for imaging diagnostics? a) Nurse b) Radiologic Technologist c) Pharmacist d) Paramedic Answer: b 5. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) mainly provide: a) Routine dental checkups b) Emergency pre-hospital care and transport c) Surgery assistance d) Laboratory testing Answer: b 6. Which technology is used by Renal Dialysis Technologists? a) MRI machines b) Dialysis machines c) Ultrasound machines d) X-ray machines Answer: b 7. Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare aims to: a) Reduce costs by eliminating some professions b) Promote teamwork among different health professionals c) Increase competition among healthcare workers d) Focus on only one profession’s perspective Answer: b 8. Medical ethics primarily deals with: a) Financial management in hospitals b) Moral principles guiding healthcare practice c) Government healthcare policies d) Medical equipment maintenance Answer: b 9. Which allied health professional assists surgeons during operations? a) Anaesthesia Technologist b) Surgical Technologist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Speech Therapist Answer: b 10. The first step in most allied health professional education is: a) Specialized training only b) Undergraduate education followed by certification c) Direct employment without training d) Postgraduate degree only Answer: b 11. Which allied health field deals with hearing and speech disorders? a) Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology b) Cardiac Perfusion c) Radiotherapy d) Emergency Medical Services Answer: a 12. What is the main role of Medical Laboratory Technologists? a) Performing surgeries b) Conducting diagnostic laboratory tests c) Administering anesthesia d) Physical therapy Answer: b 13. Which allied health professional provides psychological support for mental health? a) Speech Therapist b) Psychological Scientist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Paramedic Answer: b 14. The term ‘patient-centered care’ means: a) Healthcare decisions are made without the patient b) Care focused on the needs and preferences of the patient c) Care only for critical patients d) Focusing on hospital management Answer: b 15. Leadership in health professions is important because it: a) Reduces teamwork b) Improves healthcare delivery and ethical standards c) Is only required for doctors d) Focuses on financial profits Answer: b 16. Which technology is primarily used in radiotherapy? a) Ultrasound b) Ionizing radiation c) Dialysis machines d) MRI Answer: b 17. What does a Cardiac Perfusionist do? a) Manages kidney dialysis b) Operates heart-lung machines during surgery c) Performs radiologic imaging d) Administers anesthesia Answer: b 18. Which allied health professional helps patients communicate after speech loss? a) Speech Therapist b) Orthotist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Dental Technician Answer: a 19. Which of the following is a major component of the healthcare system? a) Healthcare workforce b) Agricultural production c) Transportation industry d) Education only Answer: a 20. What is the primary educational degree for a medical doctor? a) BDS b) MBBS c) BSc Allied Health d) MSc Nursing Answer: b 21. Dental Technology involves: a) Patient counseling b) Creating dental prostheses and appliances c) Surgery assistance d) Radiologic imaging Answer: b 22. Which allied health profession provides care during anesthesia administration? a) Anaesthesia Technologist b) Paramedic c) Speech Therapist d) Radiologic Technologist Answer: a 23. The role of Orthotics and Prosthetics includes: a) Designing and fitting supportive devices for limbs b) Providing psychological counseling c) Operating surgical instruments d) Administering medications Answer: a 24. Which allied health professional primarily works in operation theaters? a) Surgical Technologist b) Radiologic Technologist c) Speech Therapist d) Laboratory Technologist Answer: a 25. Which allied health professional is involved in diagnostic ultrasound? a) Radiologic Technologist b) Anaesthesia Technologist c) Dialysis Technologist d) Speech Therapist Answer: a 26. Ethical issues in healthcare often relate to: a) Patient confidentiality and informed consent b) Financial investments c) Equipment purchasing d) Staff scheduling Answer: a 27. Which allied health field helps with voice disorders and swallowing problems? a) Speech Therapy b) Cardiac Perfusion c) Radiotherapy d) Laboratory Technology Answer: a 28. An allied health professional who helps in cancer treatment using radiation is called: a) Radiotherapist b) Dialysis Technologist c) Cardiac Perfusionist d) Speech Therapist Answer: a 29. Interprofessional collaboration helps: a) Decrease patient safety b) Improve quality of healthcare c) Cause confusion in roles d) Isolate different professions Answer: b 30. Which allied health professional typically performs blood and urine tests? a) Medical Laboratory Technologist b) Radiologic Technologist c) Paramedic d) Surgical Technologist Answer: a 31. Which allied health profession requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to assist doctors? a) Allied health professionals in general b) Only doctors c) Only nurses d) Pharmacists only Answer: a 32. Which allied health profession is focused on emergency trauma and life support? a) Paramedics b) Dental Technologists c) Speech Therapists d) Laboratory Technologists Answer: a 33. Which of the following is a crucial communication skill for health professionals? a) Listening actively b) Ignoring patient concerns c) Using medical jargon only d) Avoiding patient questions Answer: a 34. Global healthcare systems vary primarily because of: a) Cultural, economic, and policy differences b) Weather conditions only c) Geographic size only d) None of the above Answer: a 35. Which allied health professional deals with prosthetic limbs? a) Orthotist/Prosthetist b) Speech Therapist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Paramedic Answer: a 36. Which allied health professional monitors patients during surgery to ensure safety under anesthesia? a) Anaesthesia Technologist b) Cardiac Perfusionist c) Dental Technician d) Radiologic Technologist Answer: a 37. Patient-centered care focuses on: a) The patient’s preferences and values b) Only doctor’s decisions c) Hospital administration d) Technology only Answer: a 38. What is a key responsibility of health professionals regarding patient data? a) Maintaining confidentiality b) Sharing freely with non-medical staff c) Publishing all data online d) Ignoring data security Answer: a 39. Which allied health profession assists in cardiovascular surgeries using heart-lung machines? a) Cardiac Perfusionist b) Radiologic Technologist c) Speech Therapist d) Dental Technician Answer: a 40. Which allied health field primarily uses ultrasound technology? a) Radiologic Technology b) Speech Therapy c) Surgery d) Laboratory Testing Answer: a 41. Which allied health professional is trained to provide first aid and transport in emergencies? a) Paramedic b) Anaesthesia Technologist c) Orthotist d) Dental Technician Answer: a 42. Medical Laboratory Technology mainly deals with: a) Laboratory diagnosis of diseases b) Patient counseling c) Surgical assistance d) Radiologic imaging Answer: a 43. The scope of Nursing and Midwifery includes: a) Patient care and childbirth assistance b) Dental prosthesis c) Radiologic imaging d) Laboratory work Answer: a 44. The healthcare team dynamics refers to: a) Relationships and roles among healthcare workers b) Hospital financial management c) Medical equipment maintenance d) Patient billing Answer: a 45. Which allied health professional focuses on cancer treatment? a) Radiotherapist b) Speech Therapist c) Paramedic d) Laboratory Technologist Answer: a 46. Which of the following best defines medical ethics? a) Moral principles guiding clinical practice b) Hospital budgeting c) Marketing health services d) Laboratory procedures Answer: a 47. Healthcare policies primarily affect: a) Access and quality of healthcare services b) Only hospital cafeterias c) Only staff recruitment d) Non-health related industries Answer: a 48. Dental Technology involves: a) Fabrication of dental appliances and prostheses b) Administering anesthesia c) Operating dialysis machines d) Providing speech therapy Answer: a 49. Which allied health profession provides psychological support and counseling? a) Psychological Sciences Professionals b) Anaesthesia Technologist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Paramedic Answer: a 50. Which allied health professional fits and designs artificial limbs? a) Prosthetist b) Paramedic c) Speech Therapist d) Radiologic Technologist Answer: a 51. Which allied health professional assists in patient care in the operation theater? a) Operation Theater Technologist b) Dental Technician c) Speech Therapist d) Cardiac Perfusionist Answer: a 52. Which allied health professional helps in diagnosing diseases through imaging? a) Medical Imaging Technologist b) Paramedic c) Speech Therapist d) Dental Technician Answer: a 53. Effective communication in healthcare helps to: a) Improve patient outcomes b) Increase errors c) Confuse patients d) Slow down treatment Answer: a 54. Which allied health profession administers radiation therapy to cancer patients? a) Radiotherapist b) Surgical Technologist c) Paramedic d) Speech Therapist Answer: a 55. Healthcare regulations are designed to: a) Ensure quality and safety in healthcare delivery b) Increase healthcare costs c) Limit patient access d) Promote unregulated practices Answer: a 56. Patient confidentiality means: a) Protecting patient’s private information b) Sharing patient data freely c) Publicizing medical records d) Ignoring patient privacy Answer: a 57. Which allied health professional provides support during anesthesia and surgery? a) Anaesthesia Technologist b) Paramedic c) Dental Technician d) Speech Therapist Answer: a 58. Which allied health professional is specialized in kidney dialysis? a) Renal Dialysis Technologist b) Speech Therapist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Paramedic Answer: a 59. Which allied health field focuses on speech and swallowing disorders? a) Speech Therapy b) Cardiac Perfusion c) Laboratory Technology d) Radiotherapy Answer: a 60. Leadership in healthcare helps to: a) Coordinate teams and improve ethical standards b) Promote conflicts c) Ignore patient safety d) Increase bureaucracy Answer: a 61. Which allied health professional uses MRI machines for diagnosis? a) Radiologic Technologist b) Dental Technician c) Speech Therapist d) Paramedic Answer: a 62. Which allied health profession manages the support systems during heart surgery? a) Cardiac Perfusionist b) Anaesthesia Technologist c) Dental Technician d) Speech Therapist Answer: a 63. Which allied health professional is involved in mental health and psychological well-being? a) Psychological Sciences Professional b) Paramedic c) Radiologic Technologist d) Dental Technician Answer: a 64. Which allied health profession focuses on patient rehabilitation after surgery? a) Physical Therapist (not covered in this syllabus but allied health related) b) Speech Therapist c) Paramedic d) Radiologic Technologist Answer: a (Note: may not be in syllabus but good to know) 65. Which allied health professional’s role includes patient monitoring during anesthesia? A) Surgical Technologist B) Anaesthesia Technologist C) Radiologic Technologist D) Medical Laboratory Technologist Answer: B) Anaesthesia Technologist a) Anaesthesia 66. Which allied health professional’s role includes patient monitoring during anesthesia? a) Anaesthesia Technologist b) Paramedic c) Speech Therapist d) Radiologic Technologist Answer: a 67. Which allied health professional is primarily responsible for operating the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery? a) Cardiac Perfusionist b) Surgical Technologist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Anaesthesia Technologist Answer: a 68. Which allied health professional performs diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids? a) Medical Laboratory Technologist b) Radiologic Technologist c) Speech Therapist d) Paramedic Answer: a 69. What does an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) do? a) Provides emergency medical care and transportation b) Conducts lab tests c) Administers anesthesia d) Performs surgery Answer: a 70. Which allied health professional fabricates and fits dental prosthetics? a) Dental Technician b) Speech Therapist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Paramedic Answer: a 71. What is the primary goal of allied health professionals? a) Improve patient outcomes through support and specialized care b) Replace doctors c) Manage hospital finances d) Perform only administrative tasks Answer: a 72. In healthcare, “confidentiality” means: a) Keeping patient information private b) Sharing information with everyone c) Posting patient details on social media d) Ignoring patient rights Answer: a 73. The field that helps cancer patients by using radiation is called: a) Radiotherapy b) Dialysis c) Cardiac Perfusion d) Dental Technology Answer: a 74. Which allied health professional helps patients regain speech after neurological injury? a) Speech Therapist b) Radiologic Technologist c) Anaesthesia Technologist d) Dental Technician Answer: a 75. Which allied health profession assists with kidney failure treatment? a) Renal Dialysis Technologist b) Speech Therapist c) Radiologic Technologist d) Paramedic Answer: a 76. Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare: a) Enhances patient care through teamwork b) Is unnecessary c) Creates conflicts among professionals d) Limits patient involvement Answer: a 77. What is the primary use of imaging techniques like X-ray and MRI? a) Diagnosis of diseases and injuries b) Administering medications c) Performing surgery d) Physical therapy Answer: a 78. Which allied health professional is responsible for preparing the operating room and surgical instruments? a) Surgical Technologist b) Radiologic Technologist c) Speech Therapist d) Paramedic Answer: a 79. Which allied health professional provides psychological counseling and support? a) Psychological Sciences Professional b) Cardiac Perfusionist c) Anaesthesia Technologist d) Dental Technician Answer: a 80. Why is leadership important in allied health professions? a) To coordinate teams and improve patient care quality b) To reduce staff numbers c) To avoid responsibility d) To focus on profits only Answer: a