HP & MT Flashcards by Armani Yulong

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

d. Serves as head of the clinical laboratory

This sections 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 (Section 12)

RA 5527 is also known as _________ 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 forOther Purposes

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

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°)

Which of the following is a minor subject in the Medical Technology Board Examination? a. Clinical Chemistry b. Histopathology c. Hematology d. Microbiology

b. Histopathology

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%

b. 70%

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. Certify qualified MT Interns and collect fees

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

b. Ferdinand Marcos

To excellently fixed intercalated disk of cardiac muscles, which of the following may be used? a. Hollande’s b. Helly’s c. Lillie's B5 d. Orth’s Fluid

b. Helly’s

Formol sublimate fixes 1. Neutral fats 2. Phospholipids 3. Lipids 4. Elastic Fibers a. 1&3 b. 2&4 c. 1,2&3 d. 1,2,3&4

c. 1,2&3

Another aldehyde which has been introduced a mixture of glutaraldehyde or formaldehyde a. Zinc sulfate b. Glyoxal c. Acrolein d. Michel’s solution

c. Acrolein

Which of the following factors that aside from prolonging fixation process can also inactivate enzymes a. Presence of mucus b. Cold temperature c. Presence of blood d. Presence of fats

b. Cold temperature

Which of the following is both a nuclear and histochemical fixative? a. Newcomer’s b. Acetone c. Formol saline d. Bouin’s

a. Newcomer’s

Which is both microanatomical and histochemical? a. Newcomer’s b. Acetone c. Formol saline d. Bouin’s

c. Formol saline

What may be added to formaldehyde to prevent decomposition to formic acid? a. Ethyl alcohol b. Sodium thiosulfate c. Lithium carbonate d. Methanol

d. Methanol

A formol mercuric chloride solution used for post mortem tissues a. Gendre’s fixative b. Fleming’s solution c. Formol corrosive d. Zenker formol

c. Formol corrosive

The following fixative has a pH of more than 4.6 except: a. Bouin’s b. Helly’s c. Moller’s d. Orth’s

a. Bouin’s

Which of the following fixatives that when used will inhibit hematoxylin? a. Bouin’s b. Newcomer’s c. Alcoholic formalin d. Osmic acid

d. Osmic acid

Which of the following specimens may require immersion in 4% phenol for 3 days? 1. Uterine 2. Hyperkeratotic skin 3. Cervix 4. Fibroids a. 1&3 b. 2&4 c. 1,2,3 d. 1,2,3&4

d. 1,2,3&4

In general, which group of chemical fixatives may cause glycogen polarization? a. Heat fixation b. Aldehyde fixation c. Picric acid fixation d. Mercuric chloride fixation

c. Picric acid fixation (Correct: Alcoholic Fixatives)

Which of the ff. is NOT a commonly used fixative for nucleic acid a. Ethanol b. Isopropyl alcohol c. Carnoy’s d. Methanol

b. Isopropyl alcohol

Which is the suitable fixation temperature for histochemistry? a. 0-40 degC b. 40 degC c. Room temp d. 0-4 degC

d. 0-4 degC

Which of the following concentrations of glutaraldehyde have been found to be an ideal concentration for Immune Electron Microscopy? a. 3% b. 2.5% c. 0.25% d. 4%

c. 0.25%

Which concentration of glutaraldehyde is suited for needle biopsies a. 3% b. 2.5% c. 0.25% d. 4%

b. 2.5%

Which of the following is recommended for fixation of CNS tissues & general post mortem tissues for histochemical examination a. 10% Neutral buffered formalin b. 10% formol saline c. Formol corrosive d. Gendre’s

b. 10% formol saline

Which can be used to fix sputum? a. 10% Neutral buffered formalin b. 10% formol saline c. Formol corrosive d. Gendre’s

d. Gendre’s

Fixation temperature using autotechnicon a. 0-40 degC b. 40 degC c. Room temp d. 0-4 degC

b. 40 degC

The fixative of choice for preserving cell details in tissue photography a. Heat fixation b. Aldehyde fixation c. Picric acid fixation d. Mercuric chloride fixation

d. Mercuric chloride fixation

What may be added to 10-15% formalin to prevent acid reactions due to formic acid formation a. Calcium carbonate b. 10% methanol c. Lithium carbonate d. Magnesium hydroxide

a. Calcium carbonate – (Correct: Mg Carbonate/ Calcium)

Which of the following may be added to prevent precipitation of formaldehyde to white paraformaldehyde? a. 10% ethanol b. 10% methanol c. 10% butanol d. 10% isopropanol

b. 10% methanol

Temperature range for decalcification a. 37-56 degC b. 30-37 degC c. 18-20 degC d. 18-30 degC

d. 18-30 degC

Bone decalcification for enzyme histochemistry may be satisfactorily achieved by using which of the following decalcifier? a. 5-10% nitric acid b. Phloroglucin nitric c. EDTA d. Von Ebner’s

c. EDTA

Which of the following may be added to alcohol bath in dehydration process to soften hard tissues a. Phenol b. HC c. Perenyi’s fluid d. Both A and C

a. Phenol

Preferred clearing agent for cytological studies a. Clove oil b. Aniline oil c. Castor oil d. Cedarwood oil

d. Cedarwood oil

Infiltrating method suited for enzyme studies a. Celloidin b. Gelatin c. Paraffin d. Plastic resins

b. Gelatin

Which is suited for specimens with large and hollow cavities that tends to collapse a. Celloidin b. Gelatin c. Paraffin d. Plastic resins

a. Celloidin

Must be done to achieve adequate fixation 1. Use of hypotonic fixative 2. Agitation 3. 10:1 ratio of fixative to tissue A. 1&2 B. 1&3 C. 2&3 D. 1,2,3 E. None AB. 1 Only

E. None (2 only)

Can be used to fix brain tissues for rabies diagnosis 1. Osmic acid 2. Carnoy’s 3. Acetone A. 1&2 B. 1&3 C. 2&3 D. 1,2,3 E. None AB. 1 Only

C. 2&3

Can be both fixative and decalcifying agent 1. Acetone (fixative & dehydrating) 2. Ethyl alcohol 3. Methyl alcohol A. 1&2 B. 1&3 C. 2&3 D. 1,2,3 E. None AB. 1 Only

E. None

Fixatives that will allow excellent trichrome 1. Zenker’s 2. Orth’s 3. Moller’s A. 1&2 B. 1&3 C. 2&3 D. 1,2,3 E. None AB. 1 Only

AB: I only

Nuclear and Microanatomical 1. Helly’s (pede din sya both) 2. Formol saline (Nucleoproteins & Microanatomical) 3. Acetone (not a microanatomical fixative) A. 1&2 B. 1&3 C. 2&3 D. 1,2,3 E. None AB. 1 Only

E. None? Or A. 1&2

Embedding mold that when used will yield perfect blocks even without trimming a. Leuckhart’s b. Compound embedding unit c. Peel away mold d. Plastic ice trays

c. Peel away mold

Plastic resin suited for undecalcified bone a. MMA b. GMA c. Spurr d. Polyester

a. MMA

Paraffin wax substitute suited for enzyme studies a. Ester wax b. Carbowax c. Paraplast

b. Carbowax

The most common error in histotechnology is (Book: Insufficient ratio of fixative to to tissue volume) a. Use of concentrated solutions b. Prolonging fixation time c. Cutting tissues more than 5 mm thick d. Prolonging the contact time of fixative to tissues

d. Prolonging the contact time of fixative to tissues

The fixative that can provide improved results in immunohistochemistry a. Clarke’s solution b. Formol acetic alcohol c. Michel solution d. Zinc formalin

d. Zinc formalin

A traditionally alcohol containing fixative used for frozen sections and smears a. Carnoy’s b. Clarke’s solution c. Formol acetic alcohol d. None of these

b. Clarke’s solution

Which of the following reagent is commonly used in de-zenkerization a. Alcohol iodine b. Saturated iodine solution c. 70% ethanol d. Saturated picric acid

a. Alcohol iodine

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