defining the practice of the medical tech/ clinical lab sci profession Flashcards

1
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what is the study of the natural world and the interrelationship among the biological , physiological and even the social world

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science

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(Howell, 1996) technology can be defined in 3 ways. what are they

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as a physical artifact
as a means to accomplish a goal
as knowledge

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3
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tech consists of physical elements such as

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equipments
materials
products
intangible elements

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4
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what is designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease

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medical technology

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5
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who perform most of the laboratory test

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clinical laboratory scientist

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6
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section two (2) of R.A. 5527 is aka as…

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the philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

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what defines the practice of medical technology

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Section 2 of the Republic Act no. 5527, as amended by
R.A. 6132
P.D. 498
P.D. 1534

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8
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practising as a medical technologist without a license is…

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punishable by law

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9
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med tech can perform special procedures like

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molecular
nuclear diagnostics

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10
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med tec should always be …. when testing process and its results

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accurate and precised

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11
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med tech must be… at all times in the conduct of test procedures

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honest

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12
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why do med tech must perform the duties required for him or her asap?

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as they must be aware of the urgency. esp in case that require urgent treatment

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13
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what does PAMET stands for

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philippine association of medical technologists

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14
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PASMETH

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philippine association of schools of medical technology and public health

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15
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med tech must perform his or her functions according to the…

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professional code of ethics

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16
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why do med tech have to collaborate with other health care practitioners

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to build a well functioning team to achieve desired outcome

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17
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what are the 7 different roles of different laboratory personnel

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pathologist
medical laboratory technicians
phlebotomist
cytotechnologist
histotechnologist
nuclear medical technologist
toxicologist

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18
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identify the role:
microscopic study and interpenetration of tissues, secretion and excretions of human body and its function.
diagnose disease, determine effective treatment

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pathologist

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19
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identify the role:
draw blood for lab tests or blood donations.

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phlebotomist

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20
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identify the role:
works tgt with a pathologist to detect change in body cells. it is important in the early diagnosis of diseases

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cytotechnologist

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21
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identify the role:
responsible for routine preparation, processing and staining of biopsies and tissues specimens for microscopic examination

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histotechnologist

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22
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identify the role:
who works alongside nuclear physicians . they apply their knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmeceutical, and use of radiation devices

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nuclear medical technologists

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23
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identify the role:
study the effects of toxic substances on the physiological functions of human beings, animals and plants to develop data for use in consumer protection and industrial safety programs

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toxicologist

24
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clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the…

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detection
diagnosis
treatment of diseases

25
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lab scientist usully look out for the presence of

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bacteria
parasites
other microorganism

26
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lab scientist analzye the results and ….

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relay them to the physicians

27
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a med tech must become lisenced before he or she is…

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permitted to practise the profession

28
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the orginal version of code of ethics is made by

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Dr. Nardito D. Moraleta

29
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who made the revised version of the code of ethics

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Prof. Rodolfo Rabor

30
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a med tech must be capable of performing….

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the most basic to the most advanced lab tests

31
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if there is a labelled STAT on the bottle, it is required to deliver the results within

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30min to an 1hr

32
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many principles of med tech are highly dependent on developments in the scientific disciplines and areas such as

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chem
electronics
optics
mechanics

33
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name the roles/ responsibilities of med technology professionals:
equipped with the resources necessary for performing such procedures or any kind of laboratory testing

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perform clinical laboratory testing

34
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name the roles/ responsibilities of med technology professionals:
med tech are expected to perform special procedures in diagnosing disease

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perform special procedures

35
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name the roles/ responsibilities of med technology professionals:
accuracy and precision impacts the interpretation of results by the physicians

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ensure accuracy and precision of results

36
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name the roles/ responsibilities of med technology professionals:
important that a medical technology values honest, particularly in conveying or reporting the results of any lab procedure

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be honest in practise

37
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name the roles/ responsibilities of med technology professionals:
should be aware of the laws and regulations governing the practise of medical technology and should not exploit its function beyond its boundaries

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demonstrate professionalism

38
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who is the head of the clinical laboratory

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a duly registered physicians

39
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who is a duly registered physician

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pathologist

40
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a lab result w/o signature of.. may not be…

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pathologist
valid

41
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who is certified by and registered with the board of medical technology and qualified to assist a medical technology

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a medical laboratory technicians

42
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a medical laboratory technicians is certified by and registered with the board of medical technology and qualified to assist a medical technology as defined in the…

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aforementioned act Section 2,d
(as defined in R.A 5527)

43
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to be a med lab technicians, what are the 3 certain qualifications

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pass the med tech licensure examination but obtained a general rating of 70 percent
pass the civil service examination for medical technicians given on march 21 1969
finish 2 yr college course and at least one yr of experience of working as med lab technicians

44
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phlebotomist can draw blood by simply…

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puncturing the skin

45
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how do phlebotomist draw large amount of blood

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venipuncture
arterial puncture

46
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in Philippines a med tech is required to be skilled in phlebotomy?
true o false

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true

47
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cytotechnologist works with

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pathologist

48
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cytotechnologist works with pathologist to detect…

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changes in body cells which may be important in early diagnosis of disease

49
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cytotechnologist selects section minute and employs stain techniques to make cell structures to make…

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cell structures visible or to differentiate its parts

50
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what are the most commonly employed staining techniques

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the Papanicolaou (Pap) test and the H&E

51
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nuclear med tech apply their knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to…

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limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and use radiation detections devices

52
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nuclear med tech apply their knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and use radiation detections devices that measures…

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quantity and distribution of radionuclides deposited in the patient

53
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toxicologist studies the…

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effects of toxic subs on the physiological functions of human being, animals etc

54
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who determines the physiological effects of various subs on lab animals, plants and human tissue

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toxicologist

55
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TRUE OR FALSE: Medical technologists can perform arterial puncture/collection

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FALSE (only specially trained phlebotomists can perform arterial collection)