Defining the Practice

Question 1

Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

Answer 1

RA 5527

Question 2

Four important qualities of a medical technologist.

Answer 2

1. Ability to use technology
2. Detail-oriented
3. Dexterity
4. Physical stamina

Question 3

Who is the head of a clinical laboratory?

Answer 3

Pathologist

Question 4

The person that determines the risk of negative effects of certain chemicals or toxic substances on the physiological functions of human beings, animals, and the environment.

Answer 4

Toxicologist

Question 5

A person who assists medical technologists, who did not pass the board with an average score of 70-74%.

Answer 5

Medical laboratory technician

Question 6

Performs radioactive tests and procedures under the supervision of a nuclear medicine physician, who interprets the results

Answer 6

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Question 7

Responsible for the routine preparation, processing, and staining of biopsies and tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Answer 7

Histotechnologist

Question 8

Specializes in cytology, which is the study of the formation, structure and function of cells.

Answer 8

Cytotechnologist

Question 9

A person responsible for drawing blood from patients for laboratory tests, transfusions, or donation.

Answer 9

Phlebotomist

Question 10

Section of RA 5527 that defined the medical technology profession and its practice.

Answer 10

Section 2