organ donation act of 1991 Flashcards

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1
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Philippine law governing the process of corneal transplantatio

A

D. RA 7885

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The procedure of replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with a healthy one

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. CORNEAL TRANSPLANt

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3
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A committee responsible for ensuring the ethical standards of organ transplantation in
the Philippines.

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. NATIONAL TRANSPLANT ETHICS COMMITTEE

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The clear, outermost layer of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.

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cornea

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5
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The legal assumption that an individual has given consent for organ donation unless
they have explicitly stated otherwise.

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PRESUMED CONSENT

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6
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RA 7885 allows for corneal transplantation even without the consent of the donor if it is
deemed medically necessary. -

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FALSE

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RA 7170 is an act that promotes corneal transplantation. -

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FALSE

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8
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Both RA 7885 and RA 7170 encourage voluntary organ donation and prohibit organ
trafficking. -

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TRUE

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9
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ra 7170 pertains exclusively to corneal transplantation and has no provisions related to
other organ transplants. -

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FALSE

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Under RA 7170, organ transplantation can only be done between family members. -

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FALSe

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11
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According to Republic Act 7885, who is responsible for keeping records of corneal
donations and transplantations?

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ANSWER: C. Accredited eye bank

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12
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. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to become a cornea donor under
Republic Act 7885?

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18 yrs old

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13
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Who is authorized to remove corneas for transplantation under Republic Act 7885

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a. Only licensed ophthalmologists

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14
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When was Republic Act 7885, also known as the Act of Corneal Transplantation,
enacted?

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1995

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15
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Which government agency is primarily responsible for implementing Republic Act 7170?

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a. Department of Health (DOH)

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16
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Includes transplantable organ, tissues, eyes, bones, arteries, blood, other fluids and
other portions of the human body.

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Part

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17
Q

The irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or the irreversible
cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.

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Death

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18
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A physician or surgeon licensed or authorized to practice medicine under the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines.

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Physician or Surgeon

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A hospital licensed, accredited or approved under the law, and includes a hospital
operated by the Government.

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ANSWER: Hospital

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An individual, corporation, estate, trust, partnership, association, the Government or any
of its subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government controlled
corporations, or any other legal entity.

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ANSWER: Person

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21
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for medical or dental education,
research, advancement of medical
or dental science, therapy or
transplantation

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  1. B. Any hospital, physician, surgeon
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22
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For education, research,
advancement of medical or dental
science, or therapy

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A. Any accredited medical or dental school, college or university

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23
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For medical or dental education,
research, theraphy, or
transplantation

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C. Any organ bank storage facilit

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24
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. For therapy or transplantation
needed by him.

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Any specified individual

25
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Any individual, at least eighteen (18)
years of age and of sound mind,
may give by way of legacy, to take
effect after his death, all or part of
his bod

A

A person who may execute a legac

26
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An individual authorized under this Act to donate all or part of the body of a decedent

A

DONOR

27
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An individual who makes a legacy of all or part of his body.

A

TESTATOR

28
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A deceased individual, and includes a still-born infant or fetus

A

DECEDENT

29
Q

facility licensed, accredited or approved under the law for storage of human bodies or
parts thereof

A

ORGAN BANK STORAGE FACILITY

30
Q

n act authorizing the legacy or donation of all or part of a human body after death for
specified purposes

A

. Organ Donation Act of 1991

31
Q

After the delivery of documents, it can be amended or revoke the legacy in certain
circumstances. (t or f

A

TRUE

32
Q

The documents can be delivered to the legatee by an authorized representative.
t or f()

A

TRUE

33
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. The will of testator may be deposited to organ bank storage to destroy the documents.
(t or f)

A

FALSE

34
Q

The testator may designate in his will, card, or other documents the surgeon or
physician who will carry out the organ transplantation procedure. (t or f)

A

TRUE

35
Q

. A legacy of all or part of the human body may be made by a will. (t or f

A

TRUE

36
Q

The hospital who will receive the organ donations shall not have trained and qualified
personnel and staff. (t or f)

A

FALSE

37
Q

The transplantation should be diagnosed and certified by 3 qualified physicians.
(t or f)

A

(FALSE)

38
Q

The transplantation should be diagnosed and certified by 3 qualified physicians.
(t pr f)

A

true

39
Q

Only authorized medical practitioners can participate in the removal and/or
transplantation of any organ. (t or f)

A

TRUE

40
Q

They are the one who will carry out the appropriate procedures in organ transplantation

A

surgeon and physician

41
Q

He/she is the one who will receive the organs

A

legatee

42
Q

e proof or compliance for the organ donation and/or
transplantation.

A

card, docx, will

43
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exact time when locating the nearest relative listed or guardian of the decedent at
the time of their death

A

48hrs

44
Q

If the testator or deceased cannot sign the document for organ donation, who can sign
for him/her?

A

Family members and/or relative

45
Q

The legatee or donee can refuse a legacy or donation if they want to.

A

ANSWER: TRUE

46
Q

Custody of the rest of the body always goes to the surviving spouse.

A

ANSWER: FALSE

47
Q

Acting in good faith according to the Act can lead to criminal prosecution.

A

ANSWER: FALSE

48
Q

Sharing of human organs or tissues can only be done through approved programs by the
Department of Health.

A

ANSWER: TRUE

49
Q
  1. The Act becomes effective immediately after being published in the Official Gazette.
A

ANSWER: TRUE

50
Q
  1. Legacy or Donation
A

Act of giving body parts

51
Q

Embalming

A

Preservation of a deceased body

52
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Reciprocal Righ

A

Exchange of organs or tissues
between countries

53
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Public Information Program

A

Guidelines rules for the Act

54
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Rules and Regulation

A

Removing a part of the body

55
Q

What should the legatee or donee do if they don’t want a part of a body as a legacy or
donation?

A

reject it

56
Q

Who gets custody of the rest of the body after a part is removed for legacy or donation

A

: C. THE HOSPITAL

57
Q

. If a person follows the rules of this Act in good faith, what happens to them?

A

: D. They are not liable for charges

58
Q

How can the sharing of human organs or tissues be done?

A

: A. ONLY THROUGH APPROVED EXCHANGE PROGRAMS BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

59
Q

Who is responsible for educating the public about organ donation and transplantation?

A

doh