organ donation act of 1991

Question 1

Philippine law governing the process of corneal transplantatio

Answer 1

D. RA 7885

Question 2

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

Answer 2

. CORNEAL TRANSPLANt

Question 3

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

Answer 3

. NATIONAL TRANSPLANT ETHICS COMMITTEE

Question 4

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

Answer 4

cornea

Question 5

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

Answer 5

PRESUMED CONSENT

Question 6

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

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

RA 7170 is an act that promotes corneal transplantation. -

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

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

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

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

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

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

Answer 10

FALSe

Question 11

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

Answer 11

ANSWER: C. Accredited eye bank

Question 12

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

Answer 12

18 yrs old

Question 13

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

Answer 13

a. Only licensed ophthalmologists

Question 14

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

Answer 14

1995

Question 15

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

Answer 15

a. Department of Health (DOH)

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Part

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Death

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Physician or Surgeon

Question 19

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

Answer 19

ANSWER: Hospital

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

ANSWER: Person

Question 21

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

Answer 21

1. B. Any hospital, physician, surgeon

Question 22

For education, research,
advancement of medical or dental
science, or therapy

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

C. Any organ bank storage facilit

Question 24

. For therapy or transplantation
needed by him.

Answer 24

Any specified individual

Question 25

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

Answer 25

A person who may execute a legac

Question 26

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

Answer 26

DONOR

Question 27

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

Answer 27

TESTATOR

Question 28

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

Answer 28

DECEDENT

Question 29

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

Answer 29

ORGAN BANK STORAGE FACILITY

Question 30

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

Answer 30

. Organ Donation Act of 1991

Question 31

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

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

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

Answer 32

TRUE

Question 33

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

Answer 33

FALSE

Question 34

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)

Answer 34

TRUE

Question 35

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

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 36

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

Answer 36

FALSE

Question 37

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

Answer 37

(FALSE)

Question 38

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

Answer 38

true

Question 39

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

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

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

Answer 40

surgeon and physician

Question 41

He/she is the one who will receive the organs

Answer 41

legatee

Question 42

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

Answer 42

card, docx, will

Question 43

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

Answer 43

48hrs

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Family members and/or relative

Question 45

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

Answer 45

ANSWER: TRUE

Question 46

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

Answer 46

ANSWER: FALSE

Question 47

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

Answer 47

ANSWER: FALSE

Question 48

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

Answer 48

ANSWER: TRUE

Question 49

5. The Act becomes effective immediately after being published in the Official Gazette.

Answer 49

ANSWER: TRUE

Question 50

1. Legacy or Donation

Answer 50

Act of giving body parts

Question 51

Embalming

Answer 51

Preservation of a deceased body

Question 52

Reciprocal Righ

Answer 52

Exchange of organs or tissues between countries

Question 53

Public Information Program

Answer 53

Guidelines rules for the Act

Question 54

Rules and Regulation

Answer 54

Removing a part of the body

Question 55

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

Answer 55

reject it

Question 56

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

Answer 56

: C. THE HOSPITAL

Question 57

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

Answer 57

: D. They are not liable for charges

Question 58

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

Answer 58

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

Question 59

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

Answer 59

doh