FREE Medical Technologist General Information Questions and Answers
Which parasitic illness accounts for the most fatalities globally?
Malaria is the parasitic illness that accounts for the most fatalities globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, there were an estimated 229 million cases of malaria worldwide and 409,000 deaths, with the majority of deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. The disease can cause fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms, leading to severe complications and death if left untreated. While there are effective treatments for malaria, prevention efforts such as insecticide-treated bed nets and mosquito control programs are also important in reducing the spread of the disease.
A specimen cannot be accepted by receiving unless it possesses
A label with the patient's name, the collection date, the doctor's name and contact information, the type of specimen, and the needed test is written on it.
An uncontaminated, valid requisition bearing the doctor's signature, patient's billing information, and pertinent information (acute or convalescent phase, antibiotic use, fever, or traveler).
Intact specimen container.
Correct media type or preservative used for the specimen type.
To avoid false negatives of non fermentative species, specimens should be preincubated at room temperature, subcultured, or collected on the same day and then vented.
Call the doctor's office and ask for the missing information if the samples do not fulfill these requirements. If you can't get all the info, throw away the piece and let the doctor's office know that recollection is necessary.
Who was the first to discover the cell?
Robert Hooke is credited with discovering cells in 1665 while examining a thin slice of cork under a microscope he had built. He observed small, box-like structures resembling the cells in a monastery, which led him to coin the term "cell." While Hooke was the first to keep cells, it was not until later in the 17th century that Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and others made more detailed observations of cells and their structures, laying the foundation for modern cell biology.
According to RA 5527's Section 25, the appeal to the Civil Service Commissioner is final days after it is enacted.
According to Section 25 of RA 5527, the appeal to the Civil Service Commission should be filed within 30 days from the date of the promulgation of the decision, and the decision of the Civil Service Commissioner is final after 30 days from its promulgation. This means that the decision becomes final after the 30-day period has passed since the decision was issued by the Civil Service Commission.
Which of the following is a condition under which a clinical laboratory license cannot be issued?
Med techs are permitted to accept employment from many employers at any time, as specified in the Code of Ethics. The code also states that we should impart our knowledge and experience to one another.
The first statement is false. Medical technologists are typically not permitted to accept employment from multiple employers simultaneously, as this could lead to conflicts of interest, compromised patient care, and other ethical concerns. The second statement is true. The Code of Ethics for medical technologists encourages professionals to share their knowledge and experience with one another. This collaboration and information exchange contribute to the advancement of the field and the improvement of patient care.
The capacity of a laboratory refrigerator used to keep flammable, volatile liquids is
Flammables fall under Class IA, IB, and IC. Class II, IIIA, and IIIB materials can catch fire. A lab refrigerator may only hold up to 120 gallons of class I, II, and IIIA liquids, of which up to 60 may be class I and II. A fire area should contain at most three storage cabinets. Less than 50% of the flammables may be stored for instruction. Use glass, metal, or plastic containers that are DOT-approved and are no bigger than 1.1 gallons (4 liters).
Which of the following regarding the issue of the COR is FALSE according to RA 5527?
Which section of RA 5527 states that all successful examinees must take a professional oath before the Board or a person authorized to administer oaths before beginning to practice medical technology in the Philippines?
Information on the following is provided in Sections 7 through 12 of RA 5527:
Section 20 of RA 5527 is titled as follows:
Section 20 of Republic Act No. 5527, also known as the "Medical Technology Act of 1969," is indeed titled "Oath Taking." This section likely pertains to the oath that medical technologists take upon entering the profession, which is a common practice in many regulated professions to uphold ethical standards and commitments. Please note that while I can provide information up until September 2025, any updates or changes beyond that date may not be included in my responses.
The hospital's division that investigates drugs, alcohol, toxins, and heavy metals is
Immunology and serology research antibodies found in blood's liquid portion. Cytology, which includes Pap smears, examines cells for malignancy. Diabetes and acromegaly are two conditions that are studied in endocrinology.
Fill in the blanks in the following sentence from the medical technologists' Code of Ethics: "To these principles, I hereby subscribe and pledge to conduct myself at all times in a manner _____ the dignity of my profession."
Which modification to the Medical Technology Act of 1969 is the third?
Identifying bacteria by examining their size, shape, and colony morphology on media under a microscope is
The color, outline (circular, rhizoid, or wavy), elevation (convex, flat, or elevated), and transparency (opaque, translucent, or transparent) should all be noted for possible identification. Differential identification is identifying bacteria using a spectrometer to measure the headspace gases and volatile chemicals they emit while they grow on media (microDMx). Microorganisms are ranked by how similar they are to one another genetically and morphologically using Adanson's numerical taxonomy (phonetics). A cluster of biologically connected organisms is categorized into objective, recurrent taxa. There are three fast screening kits: TaqMan, SWOrRD, and MicroSeq. When speed is of the essence, they are quicker but less accurate than civilizations. The genetic material is amplified using PCR in fast kits, and the 1450 base pair area of the 16S rDNA gene is then sequenced using electrophoresis.