MT//L Flashcards

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  1. 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
A

b. Minimum required course

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  1. 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

A

d. Only second is true

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  1. 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

A

c. Testing of a blood sample following a needlestick injury

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  1. 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

a. Congenital hyperthyroidism

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5
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  1. 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

a. AO # 26 s. 1994

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  1. 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

A

d. Blood center

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  1. 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

a. Both are true

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  1. According to the amendment by PD 1534, training laboratories should be approved by ___.

a. Council of MT Education
b. DOH
c. PRC
d. CHED

A

b. DOH

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  1. 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

A

e. None of the choices

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  1. 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

A

c. 10 days

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  1. If there is unusual behavior observed during the observed collection for drug testing, the collection must be repeated under direct observed collection. Under Penal revisions 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

A

c. Only first is true

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  1. 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

A

b. -20 degrees C

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  1. Which of the following is not a correct pair?

a. Blood: 5 mL serum sample
b. Saliva: 1.5 and 0.5 mL spit
c. Sweat: 14-day collection patch
d. Urine: 60 mL single collection
e. None of the choices

A

a. Blood: 5 mL serum sample

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  1. What is the effectivity date of 7722?

a. December 29, 2000
b. June 22, 1973
c. May 5, 1994
d. June 11, 1978
e. None of the choices

A

e. None of the choices (May 18, 1994)

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  1. Which of the following section/s is/are amended by RA 6138?
    1 Examination
    2 Issuance of COR
    3 Rating in the Examination
    4 Qualification for Examination

a. 1 and 3
b. 2 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 3, and 4

A

b. 2 and 4

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  1. 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

a. DT laboratory

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  1. 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

A

d. December 20, 2018

18
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  1. 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

A

c. 72 hours

19
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  1. 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

A

d. 282

20
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  1. This law is also known as the “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

A

c. AO # 8 s. 2008

21
Q
  1. 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

A

b. Teaching for almost 10 years

22
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  1. An examinee who failed to obtain a passing grade may be certified as a 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 PRC

A

c. 70% or better

23
Q
  1. What is the section 15 or RA 5527?

a. Examination
b. Executive Office of the Board
c. Minimum required course
d. Removal of board members

A

a. Examination

24
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  1. Which of these is NOT an illegal practice of med technology?

a. Part time teaching in a college of MT while engaged in full time 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

a. Part time teaching in a college of MT while engaged in full time work as med tech in a hospital

25
Q
  1. 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

A

d. Only second is true

26
Q
  1. 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

A

d. School where the professional took BSMT/BSMLS

27
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  1. 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

a. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories

28
Q
  1. 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

A

c. US Air Force RMTs on duty in AFP hospital

29
Q
  1. 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

a. Section 5

30
Q
  1. To qualify as a member of the Board, one must have at least ___ years of experience.

a. 8
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20

A

b. 10

31
Q
  1. 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

A

d. No mandatory drug testing is allowed

32
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  1. 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

A

c. Formulate and recommend refresher course

33
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  1. Which of these is not true of the characteristics of a medical technologist?

a. Performs the work of med technologist as defined in the practice of medical technology
b. Graduated from the course of medical technology or public health
c. Registered with the Board of Medical Technology
d. Serves as head of the clinical laboratory

A

d. Serves as head of the clinical laboratory

34
Q
  1. This section states the different ground for the removal of The Board.

a. Section 13
b. Section 15
c. Section 17
d. Section 19
e. None of the choices

A

e. None of the choices (Section 12)

35
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  1. RA 5527 is also known _____.

a. An Act Prescribing the Registration of Medical Technologists,
Defining their Practice, and for Other Purposes
b. An Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologists,
Refining their Practice, and for Other Purposes
c. An Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologist,
Defining their Practice, and for Other Purposes
d. An Act Inquiring the Registration of Medical Technologists,
Defining their Practice, and for Other Purposes

A

c. An Act Requiring the Registration of Medical Technologist,
Defining their Practice, and for Other Purposes

36
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  1. What is the storage temperature for saliva if used as a specimen for drug testing analysis?

a. 25 C°
b. 2-8 C°
c. -20 C°
d. 37 C°
e. None of the choice (-8 to -10 C°)

A

e. None of the choice (-8 to -10 C°)

37
Q
  1. Which of the following is a minor subject in the Medical Technology Board Examination?

a. Clinical Chemistry
b. Histopathology
c. Hematology
d. Microbiology

A

b. Histopathology

38
Q
  1. In order to pass the board examination as medical laboratory technician, a candidate must at least obtain a general average of

a. 60%
b. 70%
c. 75%
d. 80%

A

b. 70%

39
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  1. All of the following are functions of The Board, except:

a. Certify qualified MT Interns and collect fees
b. Determine adequacy of technical staff on clinical laboratories
c. Investigate on the violations of RA 5527
d. Prescribe qualifications and training for medical technologists

A

a. Certify qualified MT Interns and collect fees

40
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  1. Who is the president of the Philippines during the time of the approval of RA 5527?

a. Nardito Moraleta
b. Ferdinand Marcos
c. Rodolfo Rabor
d. Magnolia Antonino

A

b. Ferdinand Marcos