Chapter 2: Defining the Practice of Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science Profession

Question 1

It is known as Republic Act 5527.

Answer 1

Medical Technology Act of 1969

Question 2

He or she is engaged in the WORK OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.

Answer 2

Medical Technologist

Question 3

He or she is engaged in the COLLECTION OF BLOOD.

Answer 3

Phlebotomist

Question 4

It is the year when R.A. 5527 was approved.

Answer 4

1969

Question 5

He or she is a graduate of MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY with a board rating lower than 74.9%

Answer 5

Medical Technician

Question 6

He asserts that “technology is a design for instrumental action that reduces the uncertainty in the cause-effect relationships involved in achieving a desired outcome.”

Answer 6

Rogers 1983

Question 7

It is designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases.

Answer 7

Medical Technology

Question 8

It plays an important role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Answer 8

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Question 9

There are involved in the examination and sis of body fluids, tissues, and cells.

Answer 9

Clinical Laboratory Scientists

Question 10

He made the original version

Answer 10

Dr. Nardito Moraleta

Question 11

He made the revised version

Answer 11

Prof. Rodolfo Rabor

Question 12

A medical technologist must be capable of
performing the MOST BASIC to the most advanced laboratory tests. It is capable of PERFORMING HEMATOLOGIC, MICROBIOLOGICAL, SEROLOGIC, CHEMICAL, and other procedures in different areas of laboratory science.

Answer 12

Perform Clinical Laboratory Testing

Question 13

Medical technologists are also expected to PERFORM SPECIAL PROCEDURES in diagnosing disease these may include the operation of advanced diagnostic equipment.

Examples:
Special procedures: molecular and nuclear diagnostics

Answer 13

Perform Special Procedures

Question 14

He or she should act according to the Medical Technology profession of CODE OF ETHICS and his or her PLEDGE OATH OF PRACTICE.

Answer 14

Be honest in Practice

Question 15

A medical technologist must be aware of the urgency of delivering results on time especially in cases that require urgent treatment. Medical Technologists should be fully alert to fully address the needs of the patient.

Example:
One should take notations on “STAT”

Answer 15

Ensure Timely Delivery of Results

Question 16

ACCURACY AND PRECISION impact the interpretation of results by the physician to PROVIDE PROPER MEDICATION in the treatment of disease.

Answer 16

Ensure Accuracy and Precision of Results

Question 17

The medical technologist must be able to perform his/her functions according to the professional CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS. Should be aware of the LAWS AND REGULATIONS and should NOT exploit its function beyond its boundaries.

Answer 17

Demonstrate Professionalism

Question 18

Clinical laboratory act 1966

Answer 18

R.A. 4688

Question 19

Blood banking acts of 1956 and 1995

Answer 19

R.A. 1517 & R.A 7719

Question 20

ENSURING CONFIDENTIALITY of patient information is one of the core duties within the medical practice. Confidentiality requires healthcare providers to keep a patient’s PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION private unless the patient consents to release the information.

Answer 20

Uphold Confidentiality

Question 21

A medical technology professional is required to collaborate with other healthcare practitioners in ORDER TO BUILD A WELL-FUNCTIONING TEAM.

Answer 21

Collaborate with Other Health Care Professionaals

Question 22

Practicing medical technologists must also be
engaged in RESEARCH ACTIVITIES to update their skills.

Answer 22

Conduct Research

Question 23

Medical technologists SHOULD NOT BE CONFINED ONLY to the four corners of their
clinical laboratories

Answer 23

Involvement in Health Promotions Program

Question 24

It is a duly REGISTERED PHYSICIAN who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine, or the gross and microscopic study and interpretation of tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body.

Answer 24

Pathologist

Question 25

A person CERTIFIED BY and registered with the Board of MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY and
QUALIFIED TO ASSIST a MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST and/or qualified pathologist in the practice of medical technology.

Answer 25

Medical Laboratory Technicians

Question 26

An individual trained to draw blood either for
laboratory tests or for BLOOD DONATIONS.

Answer 26

Phlebotomists

Question 27

Laboratory personnel who works with the
pathologist to DETECT CHANGES IN THE BODY CELLS which may be important in the early diagnosis of disease.

Answer 27

Cytotechnologists

Question 28

Laboratory personnel responsible for the
routine preparation, processing, and staining of BIOPSIES AND TISSUE SPECIMEN for microscopic examination by pathologists

Answer 28

Histotechnologists

Question 29

Laboratory personnel apply their knowledge
of RADIATION PHYSICS and safety regulations to limit RADIATION EXPOSURE, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and use radiation detection devices.

Answer 29

Nuclear Medical Technologists

Question 30

Laboratory personnel studies the effects of TOXIC SUBSTANCES on the physiological functions of human beings, animals, and plants to develop data for use in consumer
protection and industry safety programs.

Answer 30

Toxicologists