Defining the Practice of the Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Profession

Question 1

The nature of medical technology is to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases. True or False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A procedure of scientific activities.

CHOICES:
Investigative Complicity, Substantial Procedural, Assiduous Partner, Inter-medical Procedural Interference, Circumstantial Medical Evidence

Answer 2

Substantial Procedural

Question 3

Evidentiary information in medicine

CHOICES:
Investigative Complicity, Substantial Procedural, Assiduous Partner, Inter-medical Procedural Interference, Circumstantial Medical Evidence

Answer 3

Circumstantial Medical Evidence

Question 4

An intervention in the medicinal procedures

CHOICES:
Investigative Complicity, Substantial Procedural, Assiduous Partner, Inter-medical Procedural Interference, Circumstantial Medical Evidence

Answer 4

Inter-medical Procedural Interference

Question 5

An explicit application of science and technology

CHOICES:
Investigative Complicity, Substantial Procedural, Assiduous Partner, Inter-medical Procedural Interference, Circumstantial Medical Evidence

Answer 5

Assiduous Partner

Question 6

A paramount field of scientific investigation

CHOICES:
Investigative Complicity, Substantial Procedural, Assiduous Partner, Inter-medical Procedural Interference, Circumstantial Medical Evidence

Answer 6

Investigative Complicity

Question 7

R.A. No. 5635 is the charter of the medical technology profession and was approved on June 21, 1969. Upon its publication, medical technology became a regulated profession. It is also known as the “Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969.” True or False

Answer 7

False (5527)

Question 8

The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 is amended by R.A. 6138, P.D. 498, P.D. 1534. True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The Practice of Medical Technology includes Examination of tissues, secretions, and excretions of the human body and body fluids, Blood banking, Clinical research involving patients, etc. True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The following terms under the Practice of Medical Technology Act are solely for board passers with a 75% percentile. True or False

Answer 10

False (the numbers 5-8 are can be performed by other laboratory professionals)

Question 11

The prevailing Code of Ethics of Medical Technology

Answer 11

March 7, 1997

Question 12

A medical technologist can share the patient’s information without their consent. True or False

Answer 12

False (under the code of ethics the medical technologist should treat any information acquired in the course of work as strictly confidential)

Question 13

A medical technologist can only accept employment in one employer. True or False

Answer 13

False (He or she can accept employment from more than one employer only when there is no conflict of interest)

Question 14

A medical technologist should perform their task with full confidence, absolute reliability, and accuracy. True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What are the important qualities of medical technologists?

Answer 15

Ability to use technology, Detail-oriented, Dexterity, and Physical stamina

Question 16

Medical laboratory technologists and technicians must understand how to operate computerized lab equipment. What kind of quality is this?

Answer 16

Ability to use technology

Question 17

Medical laboratory technologists and technicians may work on their feet for long periods while collecting samples. What kind of quality is this?

Answer 17

Physical stamina

Question 18

Medical laboratory technologists and technicians must follow exact instructions in order to perform tests or procedures correctly. What kind of quality is this?

Answer 18

Detail-oriented

Question 19

Medical laboratory technologists and technicians need to be skilled with their hands. What kind of quality is this?

Answer 19

Dexterity

Question 20

It is the responsibility and role of medical technology professionals to collaborate with other health care
professionals. True or False

Answer 20

True

Question 21

It is the responsibility and role of medical technology professionals to ensure the accuracy and precision of results. True or False

Answer 21

True

Question 22

A Medical technologist can tell a white lie to his/her patient. True or False

Answer 22

False (Be honest in practice)

Question 23

A duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of laboratory medicine and supervised the MTs.

Answer 23

Pathologist

Question 24

______________ is responsible for drawing blood from patients for laboratory tests, transfusions, or donation.

Answer 24

Phlebotomist

Question 25

___________ specializes in cytology, which is the study of the formation, structure and function of cells

Answer 25

Cytotechnologist

Question 26

A person who not being a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene, but having passed the corresponding civil service examination, performs the work of medical technology under the supervision of a registered medical technologist and/or qualified pathologist.

Answer 26

Medical Laboratory Technician

Question 27

_________ determines the risk of negative effects of certain chemicals or toxic substances on the physiological functions of human beings, animals, and the environment to develop data for use in consumer protection and industrial safety programs.

Answer 27

Toxicologist

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Histotechnologist

Question 29

_____________ prepares radioactive drugs and administer them to patients for imaging or therapeutic purposes.

Answer 29

Nuclear Medical Technologist