Medical Technology Licensure Examination (MTLE) Post-Lecture Practice Exam

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• Which amendment to the Philippine Medical Technology Act took effect on June 28, 1974?
• What is the purpose of serologic testing?
• The practice of modifying the best practice from one organization for use in another is known as:
• What condition is characterized by elevated liver enzymes?
• Which of the following best defines 'beneficence' in a healthcare setting?
• The categories of wastes in a Lean process include the following, EXCEPT:
• In what management style does the manager delegate decision-making entirely to the staff?
• Which act promotes voluntary blood donation and phases out commercial blood banks?
• What is the most effective measure in the hierarchy of controls?
• Which of the following information is NOT typically found on a Professional Identification Card?
• Which standard is essential in maintaining quality control in a clinical laboratory?
• Which blood component is essential for immune response?
• Which condition is characterized by increased white blood cell counts?
• Class B fire may involve which of the following?
• Which test is primarily used to diagnose hypothyroidism?
• How is the ABO blood group determined?
• Each of the following licensure examination subjects has a weight of 20%, EXCEPT:
• Which of the following is not an appropriate guideline for phlebotomists to follow?
• A program in which samples are periodically sent to members of a group of laboratories for analysis is called?
• According to the United Nations, flammable liquids are classified under which class?
• How is a laboratory classified as clinical, anatomical, or molecular?
• How is hyperlipidemia diagnosed?
• Which principle is the basis for the practice of "informed consent" in the health care and research involving human subjects?
• What type of microorganisms is a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory designated to work with?
• Which information is included in the roster of medical technologists?
• What is the primary role of the professional regulatory board for medical technologists?
• RA 5527 consists of how many sections?
• In the last line of the Oath of Professional, what does a licensure examination passer request assistance from?
• Which of the following is an example of a direct method for pathogen detection?
• What is meant by "blood-borne pathogens"?
• Which law amended sections 16, 21, and 22 of RA 5527?
• Which of the following statements about the medical technology profession is true?
• Which measurement indicates a potential liver dysfunction?
• Which microorganism is most commonly associated with strep throat?
• In risk assessment, what is the primary reason for classifying hazardous materials?
• Which condition is associated with a deficiency of vitamin B12?
• What type of culture is typically used to test for strep throat?
• According to the Code of Ethics, a medical technologist should perform their tasks with what essential quality?
• What is the primary purpose of a proficiency testing program in laboratories?
• Republic Act 9288 is otherwise known as?
• What type of graph indicates which defects are most significant based on their frequency and associated costs?
• Which law mandates the incorporation of educational outcomes focusing on primary care in the education programs, scope of licensure examinations, CPD programs for health professionals, and certification programs for healthcare workers?
• What does a rapid antigen test primarily detect in patients?
• Which blood component is primarily affected by anticoagulants during collection?
• The presence of glucose in urine typically suggests which condition?
• According to the code of ethics, a registered medical technologist shall conduct himself with a reputation of?
• What is the primary ethical principle ensuring all patients have the right to make their own healthcare decisions?
• Who holds the authority to remove a member from a professional regulatory board?
• The following are included in the six basic disorders tested for as part of newborn screening, EXCEPT?
• What is the normal range for blood glucose levels in adults fasting?
• What is the purpose of a differential white blood cell count?
• What is the requirement for administrative investigations according to RA 5527?
• Which law mandated the full computerization of the licensure examinations?
• Six sigma management is a method for measuring the efficiency of a process and is applied in the clinical laboratory to:
• Which microscopic technique is primarily used for identifying cancer cells?
• When a healthcare provider overrides a patient's wishes for their betterment, what is this practice called?
• What condition is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood?
• If a registered medical technologist does not renew their license in 5 years, what is the consequence?
• In the first line of the "Panunumpa ng Propesyonal", what does the professional state?
• To ensure safety, which of the following should always be done when using chemical solutions?
• Which test would be most useful for assessing oxygen transport in the blood?
• What is the normal range for adult human body temperature?
• What is the role of the microbiology section in a clinical laboratory?
• Which aspect best reflects quality improvement in total quality management in the laboratory?
• What can a high level of potassium in the blood indicate?
• Which blood test can indicate inflammation in the body?
• What does the PRC stand for?
• What is the maximum number of years a medical technologist can go without renewing their license?
• Seminars attended by a professional are classified under which type of learning?
• What is the minimum number of personnel required for a tertiary hospital-based clinical laboratory?
• What is the key function of the liver in relation to glucose?
• Which of the following tests is used to monitor long-term glucose control?
• What is the alternative name for the Philippine HIV/AIDS Policy Act of 2018?
• What is the difference between sensitivity and specificity in a medical test?
• Which of the following is NOT a minimum requirement listed in a Chain of Custody (COC) Form?
• Which agency establishes and enforces standards for hospitals, clinics, and health facilities?
• What specimen type is primarily used for newborn screening?
• Which of the following is NOT a qualification for examination as stipulated in RA 5527?
• The following are the service capabilities of hospital-based secondary laboratories, EXCEPT:
• What regulates the operation and maintenance of clinical laboratories?
• What does the term "pathogen" refer to?
• What is the primary diagnostic test for assessing kidney function?
• What type of microscopy is commonly used to identify fungi in a laboratory?
• What does a positive result in a rapid antigen test for COVID-19 indicate?
• What color-coded waste container typically holds infectious materials?
• What is the significance of bilirubin in the blood?
• Which type of specimen is primarily analyzed for the Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
• What are the minimum educational requirements for a medical technologist as per the licensing laws?
• What condition does the HBA1C level primarily monitor?
• Which class of biological safety cabinet features 70% recirculated air and 30% exhausted air through HEPA?
• What is the purpose of the benchmarking process within organizations?
• According to NFPA hazard warning, which statement is inaccurate regarding the provided information?
• How many CPD credit units are required for a medical technologist every three years?
• A foreign medical technologist whose government allows Filipino medical technologists to practice in their country may be allowed to practice in the Philippines. This is called?
• What type of biological safety cabinet filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles?
• What does the presence of ketones in urine suggest?
• What factor is most crucial for the accurate interpretation of laboratory results?
• Which term describes the ability of an analytical method to maintain both accuracy and precision over time?
• Class C fire may involve which of the following?
• What terminology describes money spent on a nonexpendable item with a life expectancy greater than one fiscal year?
• In what type of sample would you expect to identify the presence of mesophilic bacteria?
• A patient refuses to have his blood drawn for a routine laboratory test request made by his physician. What is the most appropriate course of action?
• What laboratory procedure is commonly used to diagnose tuberculosis?
• Before entering the practice of medical technology, licensure passers must take a professional oath before the:
• Oxidizers must be stored separately from __________.
• A registered medical technologist can accept employment from multiple employers provided there is no what?
• What is the primary function of the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test?
• In laboratory testing, which term refers to the ability of a test to correctly identify true positives?
• How is a urinalysis commonly performed?
• Which type of information can be found in material safety data sheets?
• Which laboratory test measures enzyme levels to assess liver function?
• Which is the national reference laboratory for environmental and occupational health, toxicology, micronutrient assay?
• The obligation of a healthcare professional not to inflict harm to the patient is termed:
• Where is the highest concentration of white blood cells typically found in the human body?
• In terms of laboratory operations, what does 'turnaround time' refer to?
• Which laboratory method is best for isolating specific bacteria from a mixed culture?
• Which organization oversees the implementation of the Newborn Screening Act?
• What would be the general average of an examinee with the following ratings: Clinical Chemistry 83%, Clinical Microscopy 79%, Blood Bank/Serology 79%, Hematology 49%, Micro/Para 85%, Histopath/MTL 79%?
• The acronym PDCA stands for:
• What is the primary role of a medical technologist in blood banking?
• Which test is utilized to evaluate thyroid function?
• A refresher course should be taken by applicants who shall have failed the Board Examination how many times?
• What type of sample is used for a throat culture?
• What does a Complete Blood Count (CBC) primarily evaluate?
• How many disorders are covered by the expanded newborn screening program?
• What is the required number of votes by the members of the Board to revoke a license or certificate of registration?
• Which is not a basic managerial function?
• Which government agency is responsible for approving clinical laboratories for accreditation as training institutions?
• Which type of bacteria is typically classified as mesophilic?
• How often must a professional renew their identification card before their birthday?
• Which of the following describes "aseptic technique"?
• According to AO 2008-008, which of the following is required for blood banks?
• What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?
• Which law created the Commission on Higher Education?
• Which laboratory equipment is used to separate components of blood?
• What type of bacteria typically requires special culture conditions?
• What practice is essential in preventing contamination during laboratory procedures?
• What is the national reference laboratory for clinical chemistry in the Philippines?
• What is a mandatory requirement for maintaining a medical technologist license?
• What is the purpose of an anticoagulant in blood collection?
• Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood?
• Which theory of management focuses on a hierarchy of goals to satisfy employee needs?
• What is the goal of the Continuing Professional Development Act?
• A mobile clinical laboratory is allowed to operate at a maximum of what radius, from the DOH-licensed clinical laboratory?
• Which urine test can indicate the level of protein present?
• What type of sample is typically collected for a sputum culture?
• Which of the following is a key benefit of the expanded newborn screening program?
• Which quality management approach aims primarily at reducing defects and variability in processes?
• What is a common laboratory test used for the detection of diabetes?
• Who appoints the chairman and members of the Board of Medical Technology?
• What is the significance of the prothrombin time (PT) test?
• What kind of test uses antibodies to detect the presence of drugs?
• Which function of the Board was retained despite the repeals by PD 1534?
• The latest CHED memorandum order providing for the policies, standards, and guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program is?
• What kind of listings are included in material safety data sheets?
• In the proper procedure for combining acid and water, which should be added to which?
• What is the required specimen for confirming a positive G6PD deficiency?
• What is the primary purpose of a clinical laboratory?
• Which of the following is NOT a service capability of ordinary blood banks as per AO 2008-008?
• What is the validity period of a license to operate a non-institution-based clinical laboratory according to new regulations?
• Which of the following is a key ethical principle for medical technologists?
• What is the main role of clinical laboratories in healthcare?
• What is the most important personal protective equipment needed before entering a TB laboratory?
• What does PCR stand for in the context of pathogen detection?
• Which of the following is not among the functions of the national reference laboratories?
• The air from a class II-B1 biological safety cabinet is what percentage recirculated through a HEPA filter?
• What is the mandatory process through which a public authority grants permission to engage in a specific professional practice?
• An individual who donates blood on his own volition or initiative and without monetary compensation is called:
• What does the A in the acronym DMAIC stand for?
• When did the Continuing Professional Development Act lapse into law?
• If a laboratorian spills concentrated sulfuric acid and slips, what is the best immediate action to take?
• In the context of body donation, an individual who makes a legacy of their body is referred to as:
• Whose signatures are seen on the certificate of registration of a professional?
• What does the term "anemia" refer to?
• When good performance in one area influences evaluations in other areas, what is this appraisal error called?
• Pursuant to Board Resolution No. 11 series of 2011, a certificate of registration as medical laboratory technician may only be issued without examination to individuals who:
• What is the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
• What is the maximum allowable chemical exposure for an employee during an 8-hour shift called?
• Which component of blood is commonly assessed to evaluate kidney function?
• Which infectious disease is diagnosed using the Mantoux test?
• What is the Lean-Six Sigma colored belt designation for project team members who contribute approximately 20% of their time to QI projects while delivering their normal job functions?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the Board of Medical Technology?
• The guidelines for the accreditation of clinical laboratories involved in the training of medical technology students are embodied in:
• For protective measures, what should not be done after an acid spill on the skin?
• What is the main purpose of using personal protective equipment in a laboratory?
• On what date was the Philippine Medical Technology Act approved?
• Which of the following quality management approaches involves optimizing space, time, and activity to improve the physical paths of workflow and shorten the turnaround time?
• Which order of events should be followed at the conclusion of a laboratory worker's shift in order to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens?
• What is the primary use of immunohistochemistry in pathology?
• What staining method is frequently used to identify Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
• What is the primary importance of maintaining the chain of custody in laboratory testing?
• When is a clinical laboratory exempt from obtaining a license to operate?
• What is one of the functions of the PRC?
• Which authority regulates radioactive materials in the Philippines?
• As provided under RA 5527, the Board of Medical Technology shall be composed of?
• What is the primary purpose of a quality control program in the laboratory?
• Which condition is monitored through newborn screening for early detection?
• What color code represents non-infectious wet waste containers?
• In the Medical Technologist Prayer, whom do we aim to work alongside for the betterment of the sick?
• How is HIV diagnosed?
• Which laboratory test is commonly used to monitor diabetes mellitus?
• Which option is NOT a characteristic of Biosafety Level 2 laboratories?
• Which legal principle allows some minors to consent to medical procedures independently?