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

Question 1

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

Question 2

(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

Question 3

tech consists of physical elements such as

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equipments
materials
products
intangible elements

Question 4

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

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medical technology

Question 5

who perform most of the laboratory test

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clinical laboratory scientist

Question 6

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

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the philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969

Question 7

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

Question 8

practising as a medical technologist without a license is…

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punishable by law

Question 9

med tech can perform special procedures like

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molecular
nuclear diagnostics

Question 10

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

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accurate and precised

Question 11

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

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honest

Question 12

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

Question 13

what does PAMET stands for

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philippine association of medical technologists

Question 14

PASMETH

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philippine association of schools of medical technology and public health

Question 15

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

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professional code of ethics

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

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phlebotomist

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

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histotechnologist

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the…

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detection
diagnosis
treatment of diseases

Question 25

lab scientist usully look out for the presence of

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bacteria parasites other microorganism

Question 26

lab scientist analzye the results and ....

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relay them to the physicians

Question 27

a med tech must become lisenced before he or she is...

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permitted to practise the profession

Question 28

the orginal version of code of ethics is made by

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Dr. Nardito D. Moraleta

Question 29

who made the revised version of the code of ethics

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Prof. Rodolfo Rabor

Question 30

a med tech must be capable of performing....

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the most basic to the most advanced lab tests

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

who is the head of the clinical laboratory

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a duly registered physicians

Question 39

who is a duly registered physician

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pathologist

Question 40

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

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pathologist valid

Question 41

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

Question 42

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)

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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

Question 44

phlebotomist can draw blood by simply...

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puncturing the skin

Question 45

how do phlebotomist draw large amount of blood

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venipuncture arterial puncture

Question 46

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

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true

Question 47

cytotechnologist works with

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pathologist

Question 48

cytotechnologist works with pathologist to detect...

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

what are the most commonly employed staining techniques

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the Papanicolaou (Pap) test and the H&E

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

Question 53

toxicologist studies the...

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

Question 54

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

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toxicologist

Question 55

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

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FALSE (only specially trained phlebotomists can perform arterial collection)