HP & MT Flashcards
Which of the following sections is not amended by Presidential Decree 498?
a. Issuance of COR
b. Minimum required course
c. Functions and duties of the board
d. Qualification for examination
b. Minimum required course
A drug test screening laboratory can be headed by a clinical pathologist or a licensed chemist with a master’s degree in biochemistry or any chemistry related programs. Positive drug test results should be kept in file for not less than 15 days depending on the protocol of the drug testing laboratory.
a. Both are true
b. Both are false
c. Only first is true
d. Only second is true
d. Only second is true
A consent for HIV testing is considered given even without signing a consent form under the following situations, except:
a. Blood donation for a friend who is in surgery
b. Organ donation for HIV research
c. Testing of a blood sample following a needlestick injury
d. Pending case for annulment of marriage due to suspected STI
c. Testing of a blood sample following a needlestick injury
All of the following are considered heritable conditions that must be screened under newborn screening, except:
a. Congenital hyperthyroidism
b. Galactosemia
c. G6PD deficiency
d. Phenylketonuria
a. Congenital hyperthyroidism
Which of the following is the law that phases out the free-standing blood bank outlet?
a. AO # 26 s. 1994
b. AO # 9 s. 1995
c. AO # 8 s. 2008
d. RA 1517
a. AO # 26 s. 1994
Which of the following facilities is capable and allowed to perform testing of blood units for transfusion transmitted infections?
a. Blood bank
b. Blood collection unit
c. Blood station
d. Blood center
d. Blood center
If there is a unanimous vote of the three members of the board of medical technology during an administrative investigation, the person under investigation will have his/her COR revoked. Medical technologists in service of the US Armed Forces stationed in the Philippines are allowed to practice medical technology provided that they will only practice within the premises of the US Armed Forces station.
a. Both are true
b. Both are false
c. Only first is true
d. Only second is true
a. Both are true
According to the amendment by PD 1534, training laboratories should be approved by______
a. Council of MT Education
b. DOH
c. PRC
d. CHED
b. DOH
Which of the following is not considered a major subject as to percentage MTLE?
a. Blood banking and serology
b. Clinical Chemistry
c. Hematology
d. Microbiology
e. None of the choices
Board examination rating should be submitted to the PRC office within ____ from the last day of the examination
a. 3 days
b. 5 days
c. 10 days
d. 30 days
c. 10 days
If there is unusual behavior observed during the observed collection for drug testing, the collection must be repeated under direct observed collection. Under Penal provisions of
RA 5527 in relation to illegal practice of medicine and medical technology, anyone who violates will pay a fine of not less than P2000 and more than P5000 and imprisoned for not less than 6 months or more than 5 years.
a. Both are true
b. Both are false
c. Only first is true
d. Only second is true
c. Only first is true
Whole blood sample for drug testing should be stored in _______
a. 0-4 degrees C
b. -20 degrees C
c. Room temperature
d. 37 degrees C
b. -20 degrees C
Which of the following is not a correct pair?
a. Blood: 5 mL serum sample
b. Saliva: 1.5 and 0.5 mL split
c. Sweat: 14-day collection patch
d. Urine: 60 mL single collection
e. None of the choices
a. Blood: 5 mL serum sample
What is the effectivity date of RA 7722?
a. December 29, 2000
b. June 22, 1973
c. May 5, 1994
d. June 11, 1978
e. None of the choices (May 18, 1994)
Which of the following section/s is/are amended by RA 6138?
- Examination
- Issuance of COR
- Rating in the Examination
- Qualification for Examination
a. 1 and 3
b. 2 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. 1,3, and 4
b. 2 and 4
Which of the following will not qualify as a possible remote site as a drug testing collection site?
a. DT laboratory
b. Jail/Correction facility
c. Rehabilitation centers
d. Road accident area
a. DT laboratory
What is the effectivity date of the Philippines HIV and AIDs Policy Act?
a. February 13, 1998
b. March 3, 1994
c. April 7,2004
d. December 20, 2018
d. December 20, 2018
Newborn screening must be done within ______ after the complete delivery of the newborn
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 7 days
c. 72 hours
Positive results of drug test conducted in the workplace shall be used as a ground for suspension or termination as per the provisions of the article ______ of the Labor Code of
the Philippines
a. 187
b. 245
c. 256
d. 282
d. 282
This law is also known as “The Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of the Blood Services Facilities”.
a. AO # 26 s. 1994
b. AO # 9 s. 1995
c. AO # 8 s. 2008
d. RA 1517
c. AO # 8 s. 2008
Which of the following is not a requirement to become a member of the Board of Examiners?
a. Good moral character
b. Teaching for almost 10 years
c. Not affiliated with any school of MT for 2 years
d. Filipino citizen
b. Teaching for almost 10 years
An examinee who failed to obtain a passing grade may be certified as medical laboratory technician if the rating obtained is:
a. 65% or less
b. On the discretion of the board
c. 70% or better
d. On the discretion of PRC
c. 70% or better
What is the section 15 of RA 5527?
a. Examination
b. Executive Office of the Board
c. Minimum Required course
d. Removal of board members
a. Examination
Which of these is NOT an illegal practice of med technology
a. Part time teaching in a college of MT while engaged in fulltime work as med tech in a hospital
b. Placing RMT at the end of one’s name when registered as med lab technician
c. Using a suspended license
d. Working in a lab which is not headed by a pathologist
a. Part time teaching in a college of MT while engaged in fulltime work as med tech in a hospital
Drug testing confirmatory results can be issued to the employer by securing a court order. Drug testing results are valid for only a year.
a. Both are true
b. Both are false
c. Only first is true
d. Only second is true
d. Only second is true
All of the following are documented in the roster of medical technologists, EXCEPT:
a. Complete address of the professional
b. Date of registration and certificate of issuance
c. Citizenship of the professional
d. School where the professional took BSMT/BSMLS
d. School where the professional took BSMT/BSMLS
Section 13 of RA 5527
a. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories
b. Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
c. Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education
d. Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology
a. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories
Which of the following should be inhibited of Medical Technology practice in the Philippines?
a. ASCPi Consultants from USA
b. Doctors performing phlebotomy
c. US Air Force RMTs on duty in AFP hospital
d. Visiting professors to teach in CEU Manila
c. US Air Force RMTs on duty in AFP hospital
Which of the following sections will contain the functions of The Council?
a. Section 5
b. Section 7
c. Section 9
d. Section 11
a. Section 5
To qualify as a member of the Board, one must have at least ____ years of experience
a. 8
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
b. 10
All of the following are true regarding the consent in HIV/AIDs testing, EXCEPT:
a. A legal guardian may sign the consent form for a mentally impaired person
b. The state requires voluntary testing for persons with high risk of acquiring HIV
c. Consent is considered given once a person willingly donates his/her blood
d. No mandatory drug testing is allowed
d. No mandatory drug testing is allowed
All of the following are functions of the Board, except:
a. Determine adequacy of technical staff on clinical laboratories
b. Investigate on the violation of RA 5527
c. Formulate and recommend refresher course
d. Prescribe qualification and training for medical technologist
c. Formulate and recommend refresher course