E XC E L L E R O

F B C B O A R D E N H A N C E M E N T P R O G R A M
 M e d Te c h
Laws and Ethics
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Question #1
Which of the following is the other name for Republic Act No.
1517?

a. Blood Bank Law of 1956

b. National Blood Service Act of 1994
c. Higher Education Act of 1994
d. None of the above
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RA 5527
Phil. MT Act of 1969
RA 4688
Clinical Laboratory Law
RA 1517
Blood Bank Law
RA 7719
National Blood Services Act of 1994
RA 8981
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA 6425
Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
RA 9165
Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
RA 8504
Philippine Aids Prevention and
Control Act of 1998
RA 9288 Newborn Screening Act of 1994
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PD 856 Code of Sanitation in the Philippines

RA 7170 Organ Donation Act of 1992
RA 6969 Toxic Substances, Hazardous
Wastes, Nuclear Waste control Act of
1990
RA Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of
11166 2018
RA Philippine Red Cross Act of 2009
10072
RA 7722 Higher Education Act of 1994
PD 223 Professional Regulation Commission
RA Continuing Professional
10912 Development Act of 2016
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 Approved onJune 16, 1956

________________________
 Has 7 sections in all, with some of the main sections
emphasized as follows:

Section 1: A law to prevent trafficking in human blood and its

products and derivatives.
Section 2: It is unlawful for any person to operate blood banks,
manage collection and transfusion of blood UNLESS an
individual is a licensed physician securing a license from DOH,
EXCEPT during emergencies.
Section 4: Blood banks shall be operated in a non-profit basis.
Section 5: Secretary of Health is given the authority to regulate
blood banks and enforce the ruled under this law
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Question #2
Based on R.A. 1517;
❶ Blood shall be sold by blood banks and laboratories, other blood
collector or processors, and individual physicians at a cost
❷ Blood banks or laboratories operating blood processing shall be
directed or supervised by a licensed and qualified physician.

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
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 R.A. 1517 Section 3:

No license shall be granted or renewed by the Department of Health
for the establishment of the operation of the blood bank or blood
processing laboratory unless shall blood bank or laboratory be
established or operated in accordance with accepted scientific standards,
is under the administration, direction and supervision of a licensed and
qualified physician and blood is collected and/or processed therein by
licensed physicians or under their direct supervision and responsibility.
No license shall be granted or renewed by said Department for the
collection and/or processing of blood unless the license complies with the
requirement herein about establishment for blood banks and blood
processing laboratories
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 R.A. 1517 Section 5:

Blood banks and blood processing laboratories shall be operated on a
no/non-profit basis. Blood collecting or processing by other blood
collectors or processor or by individual physicians shall also be a non-
profit basis. Blood shall be sold by such blood banks and laboratories,
other blood collector or processor, and individual physician at cost.
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Question #3
Regulations for the operation of blood banks as stipulated in R.A,
1517 shall be enforced by:

a. Chairman of CHED
b. Chairman of PRC
c. Secretary of Health
d. Philippine National Red Cross
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Question #4
This is the first administrative order for the revision of rules and
regulations governing blood processing operation:

a. Letter of Instruction No. 42

b. Administrative Order No. 57
c. Administrative Order No. 184
d. Administrative Order No. 156
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Blood Bank Laws

 Republic Act 1517
 A.O. no. 156 s. 1971
 Letter of Instruction no. 42
 A.O. no. 184
 A. O. no. 242
 A.O. no. 291
 A.O. no. 293
 A.O. no. 133
 A.O. no. 57 s. 1989
 A.O. 2008-0008
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AO 156 s 1971:
 Section 4: Renewal of license:
 Renewal period: Last 2 months of each year
 Grace period: First 2 months of next year
 Considered lapse LTO: 3rd month of next year
 Section 5:
 Requirement to operate BB: LTO
 Who signs LTO: Secretary of Health
 Section 12:
 Notify BRL 10 days after transfer
 Section 13:
 Head:BB – 1:3
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AO 57 s. 1989:
• Section 6: Classification of BB
• Acc. to institutional character: Hospital BBs and Free-
standing
• Acc. to service extent and level: Primary, Secondary,
Tertiary
• Section 7:
• Requirement to operate BB: LTO
• Issued by: BIRL
• Section 8:
• Licensing requirements for a BB: at least 1 RMT
• Section 9: Management of BB
• Patho/hematologist: not more than 2 BBs
• Licensed physician w/ 2 months training: only 1 hospital
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AO 57 s. 1989:
• Section 22
• LTO expiration: last day of December of the current year
• Section 23
• Renewal: every first 3 months of the current year
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Primary Blood Bank Secondary Blood bank Tertiary Blood bank

• Donor screening and • Primary category • Services required for

selection • Provision of red cells, primary category
• Collection and processing plasma, and PRP • Services required for
of blood • Investigations for secondary category
• Storage of blood transfusion reaction • Provision of blood
• Transport and issuance of (hospitals) components aside for
blood secondary BBs
• Compatibility testing (for • Investigations of
hospital) incompatible
• Transfusion of whole crossmatches (hospitals)
blood (for hospital)
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Question #5
According to A.O. 156, a sworn petition or application must be
submitted containing which of the following data:
1 - Name of the establishment 2 - Citizenship of the owner
3 - Name of the supervisor 4 – Name of the owner

a. 1,2,3,4
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1,2,4 only
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 A.O. 156 Section 3:

A sworn petition/application shall be submitted to the through
Secretary
_________________________, the said form prepared and BRLadopted, and
containing among others the following data:
①The name of the establishment
②The physical location and address
③The name and domicile of the head or supervisor of the blood banks
④The name, citizenship and domicile of the owner
⑤Statement that the applicant has complied with all business
requirements under other existing laws or ordinances that are
necessary in pursuance of the activity for which a license is applied
for
⑥A tax clearance for the preceding year and tax account number
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Question #6
Who shall approve and issue the license/ATO for a blood bank
which applied for operation?

a. Director of BRL
b. Secretary of Health
c. Center for Health Development
d. Philippine President
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 A.O. 156 Section 3:

An inspector of the BRL shall upon receipt of said application,
inspect within ___________________ the establishment and verify if the
60 days
applicant has complied with the requirements prescribed in these
regulations. The application will then be forwarded by the Director of BRL
to the Secretary of Health for approval and signature of the necessary
license or for any other appropriate action.
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Question #7
When shall the license issued under the regulations of A.O. 156
be subjected for renewal?

a. Every three years

b. First three months of each year
c. Last two months of each year
d. Once a year under ONE-STOP-SHOP rule

A.O. 156
 The license shall be subject to renewal withinLast two months of each ye
_______________________
First two months of next year
 A grace period of ______________________ shall be allowed
 Failure to renew, the ATO shall be considered to have
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AO 156 s 1971:
 Section 4: Renewal of license:
 Renewal period: Last 2 months of each year
 Grace period: First 2 months of next year
 Considered lapse LTO: 3rd month of next year
 Section 5:
 Requirement to operate BB: LTO
 Who signs LTO: Secretary of Health
 Section 12:
 Notify BRL 10 days after transfer
 Section 13:
 Head:BB – 1:3
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AO 57 s. 1989:
• Section 6: Classification of BB
• Acc. to institutional character: Hospital BBs and Free-
standing
• Acc. to service extent and level: Primary, Secondary,
Tertiary
• Section 7:
• Requirement to operate BB: LTO
• Issued by: BIRL
• Section 8:
• Licensing requirements for a BB: at least 1 RMT
• Section 9: Management of BB
• Patho/hematologist: not more than 2 BBs
• Licensed physician w/ 2 months training: only 1 hospital
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AO 57 s. 1989:
• Section 22
• LTO expiration: last day of December of the current year
• Section 23
• Renewal: every first 3 months of the current year
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Question #8
Based on R.A. 156;
❶ Even in cases of emergencies, no blood banks shall be allowed to
operate without license signed by the Secretary of Health
❷ A blood unit can be dispensed upon the spoken verbal
recommendation of the attending physician

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
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 R.A. 156 Section 5:
No blood bank or blood processing laboratories shall be allowed to
operate nor any person allowed to collect; process and distribute human
blood either for sale or for free without having secured a proper license
from the BRL properly signed by the Secretary of Health, except in cases
of emergencies due to severe hemorrhage where there is an immediate
danger to the patient’s life.
 R.A. 156 Section 6:
Proper
No blood is to be dispensed except upon the presentation prescription
of a
Request form or ______________________ from the attending physician
__________________
or hospital authority or another blood bank, which shall be kept on file
and subject or open to inspection.
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Question #9
This term is used to describe the actual purchase price for
unprocessed blood and its charges such these for its collection,
processing storage, transportation and sale, and reasonable
allowance for spoilage.

a. Blood
b. Price
c. Cost
d. Blood bank
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 R.A. 156 Section 8:
• “Blood” – human blood, processed or unprocessed and includes its
product and derivatives
• “Person” – includes individual, corporation, association, societies, and
organizations
• “Costs” - actual purchase price for unprocessed blood and its charges
such these for its collection, processing storage, transportation and
sale, and reasonable allowance for spoilage
• “Blood Bank” – blood processing laboratories or service where any
two or more of the following are done:
• 1: Solicitation and screening of the blood donors
• 2: Collection of blood for transfusion
• 3: Processing and storage of blood
• 4: Transportation and issuance to hospitals, clinics and health
centers
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 R.A. 156 Section 8:

• “Closed System” – means a system which permits the transfer of

material from one container to another entirely within the system,
without contamination and exposure to outside air
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Question #10
Based on A.O. 156, the application form for license to be
submitted shall be signed under oath or affirmation by:

a. Secretary of Health
b. Owner of the blood bank
c. Person duly authorized to act in behalf
d. Either b or c
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 R.A. 156 Section 10: Application for
a. Application for license shall be filed in a blood
form and
_______________________ with the officeprocessing
of BRL for screening
laboratory
and approval

b. Each application shall be signed under oath/affirmation by

the applicant or a person duly authorized to act for and
on his/her behalf
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Question #11
In A.O. 156, a change in the original location of a blood bank
shall be informed to the BRL within:

a. 10 days before transfer

b. 10 days after transfer
c. 15 days before transfer
d. 15 days after transfer
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R.A. 156 Section 12:

• License is non-transferrable
• The following changes in the Blood Bank shallBRLthe _________
within 10 days after transfer.
a. Location of Blood Bank
b. Termination of service
c. Termination of service or transfer of Physician in charge
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Question #12
In A.O. 156, the Physician in charge shall be allowed to head,
manage or supervise how many blood bank/s?

a. Only one Blood Bank per head

b. Two Blood Banks
c. Three Blood Banks
d. Four Blood Banks
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R.A. 156
• A blood bank shall be under the direction or supervision of a
licensed and qualified physicianwith training in blood
______________________________________
processing and operation in duly accredited blood banks.

• No qualified physician will be given permit to operate

More than
____________________ physically separate blood banks
four and or
clinical laboratories.
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Question #13
❶ Blood Refrigerator temperature shall be provided with a lab
thermometer to be read and recorded every week.
❷ The refrigerator must be used exclusively for storage of blood

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
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Equipment Required:
AO 156 s 1971
• Sphygmomanometer, weigh scale, thermometer, stethoscope
• Bleeding tables
• Blood Collection scale
• Blood refrigerator
• Must be with lab thermometer which must be read and
recorded every 12 hrs
• Maintained at 2-8C, used exclusively for blood
• Clinical Centrifuge
• Water bath
• Microscope
• Refrigerated centrifuge
• Reagents
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Question #14
Bleeding of donors could be performed by which of the following?

a. Physician-in-charge
b. Registered Medical Technologist
c. Either a or b
d. Neither a or b

A.O. 156
 Drawing of blood from donors shall be the responsibility of
the licensed physician-in-charge and shall be done by
him/her or under his/her direct supervision with the
necessary trained attendants.
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Question #15
Which of the following information should be located on the
labels of blood containers?

a. Name of the Blood Bank

b. Contents of the container
c. Serial Number
d. All of these
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R.A. 156
• The labels of the blood container must contain the following:
• Name and address of the Blood bank
• Contents of the bottle
• Donor’s name and serial number
• ABO type
• Rh type
• Date of extraction
• Date of expiration
• Result of specific serological test
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Question #16
Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a. Blood units should not be exposed to direct sunlight

b. Each donor’s blood must be classified as to blood group
c. Group specific blood must be the rule of transfusion
d. Blood collected in plastic containers may be re-issued with the
seal broken
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R.A. 156
• Storage:
• Blood should be refrigerated at a temperature range of 2C to
8C
• If it exceeds 15C for at least 8 hours, all blood stored at that
time should be condemned for use
• If temperature goes below the desired level and if there is
any evidence of freezing, all such blood should be discarded
• Blood collected in plastic containers may be re-issued under the
following conditions:
• The seal must be unbroken
• RE-issue after a quarantine period of 24 hours and no
evidence of hemolysis seen
• Sufficient integral donor tubing is left with the bag
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Question #17
When the attending physician is not available for consultation,
the results of laboratory examination can be given to:

a. Secretary of the physician

b. Immediate relative
c. Patient
d. Chief medical technologist
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Question #18
The Emergency Room requires a result from one of its critical
patients. By the moment, you are left alone in the laboratory,
which is the best thing to be done?

a. Run as fast as you can to relay the results to the ER

b. Ask the patient to proceed and acquire the results from the lab
c. Call the ER and relay the results directly to the attending
physician
d. Do no release the results until the nurse goes personally to the
lab
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Question #19
The Letter of Instruction no. 42 was promulgated under the
presidency of:

a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Corazon Aquino
c. Diosdado Macapagal
d. Fidel Ramos
 E X C E L L E R O
Letter of Instruction No. 42
• An instruction by President Ferdinand Marcos to prosecute
human blood trafficking and malpractice and to only allow
transfusion done by the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) &
all its chapters and by licensed government or private blood
banks.

• Hospitals that are not equipped with blood banks shall refer all
donors for blood extraction to local chapters of PNRC, BRL, or to
nearest hospitals, clinics, blood banks or like establishments
with blood bank facilities and duly licensed.
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Question #20
To whom was the Letter of Instruction No. 42 addressed?

a. The Secretary of Education

b. The Secretary of Health
c. The Secretary of Justice
d. Both b and c
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Question #20
Letter of Instruction No. 42
• Addressed to Sec. of DOH and Sec of DOJ, including Dir. of NBI
• Addresses the reported human trafficking of human blood in
hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and similar establishments
• Concerns:
• Improper extraction of blood without following proper
procedures
• Commercialization of human blood is detrimental to the
welfare of the poor
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Question #21
Which color can be used to designate blood units which are
typed “A”:

a. Blue
b. Yellow
c. Pink
d. White
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Question #22
In A.O. 184 s. 1972, a duly registered physician may transfuse
blood during emergencies, provided that _______________ is done.

a. Complete Cross-matching
b. Slide cross-matching
c. Antibody Screening
d. Antibody Identification
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A.O. 184 s. 1972
• Supplementary rules and regulations; pursuant to the Letter of
Instruction No. 42.

• Section 3:
No person may extract and transfuse human blood during
emergencies, unless he is a duly licensed physician and that he
follows the first standard of blood banking practices, and
provided further that in case of blood transfusion, the
complete cross-matching procedure is done.
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Question #23
Which of the following amends section 5 of A.O. 184?

a. P.D. 498
b. A.O. 242
c. A.O. 2
d. A.O. 291
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A.O. 242 s. 1972
• Human Blood shall not be subjected to public bidding. It may be
procured from licensed blood bank at a cost. The cost of
different types of human blood are as follows

Type A …… 55 pesos per 500cc

Type B …… 55 pesos per 500cc
Type AB …. 65 pesos per 500cc
Type O …… 55 pesos per 500 cc
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Question #24
How many sections of A.O. 156 were amended by A.O 291?

a. Four Sections
b. Three sections
c. Two sections
d. Only one
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Question #24
AO 291 s 1976
Amended AO 156:
• Section 7: Head of BB operation
 Licensed physician duly registered with Board of Medical
Examiners
 Training in blood bank operations in accredited blood
banking institutions
 Certified in competency by a specialtly board
• Section 13: Requirements for BB
• Physician-in-charge- no more than 2 BB
• 1 RMT for any additional 20 donors
• Med Technician may perform the work of RMTs as long as
he/she is supervised
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Question #25
What is the ratio of the medical technologist and blood bank
donors allowed in AO 291?

a. 1:5
b. 1:10
c. 1:15
d. 1:20
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 291 s. 1976

• For blood banks and/or blood processing laboratories

performing medical and physical screening of not more than 20
donors per extraction day, at least one medical technologist
should be employed and for any additional 20 donors per
extraction day, another medical technologist should be hired.
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Question #26
Which of the following is correct regarding the requirements for
the Head of the BB, based on A.O. 291?

a. Must be a licensed and duly registered physician

b. Must have training in blood bank operations
c. Certified in competency by a specialty board
d. All of these
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Question #27
How many blood banks can a head supervise according to AO
291?

a. 1 per Blood bank head

b. 2 per Blood bank head
c. 3 per Blood bank head
d. 4 per Blood bank head
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Question #28
Based on A.O. 293;
❶ During emergencies, blood transfusion shall be performed with
complete cross-matching and other pre-transfusion tests
❷ All blood bags dispensing blood for a fee shall dispense only 250 ml

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
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A.O. 293 s. 1976

• All blood banks dispensing blood for a fee shall dispense only
500ml bags of blood, except for pediatric use when it shall be
clearly indicated on the labels of the bag prominently stamped
for Pediatric use.

• The price of blood as set forth together with “honorarium fee”

will be posted prominently in the reception and extraction
rooms of all blood banks including hospital blood banks and
blood bank outlets. Proper receipts are to be issued for each
sale.
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Question #29
Which section of A.O. 156 is amended by A.O. 133?

a. Section 7
b. Section 12
c. Section 13
d. Section 14
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Question #30
According to A.O. 133, what is required for blood donors to be
qualified for blood donation?

a. Sworn petition
b. Request form
c. Medical Clearance
d. Receipt of Honorarium fee
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A.O. 133 s. 1976

• Blood donors to be qualified to give blood must first obtain a

medical Bureau
clearance from the _________________________, except
of Research
Laboratory
blood donors of a hospital-based blood bank in which case the
determination of the suitability of the donor shall be the
responsibility of the physician-in-charge of the blood bank
concerned.

• Donors from hospitals may however be referred to the Bureau

for proper clearance
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Question #31
A medical clearance shall mean that:

a. The recipient and donor has the same blood type

b. The recipient and donor are compatible via cross-matching
c. The donor is free of blood-borne diseases
d. All of the above
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Question #32
Which of the following shall be the regulatory authority, to
exercise the rules and regulations of A.O. 57 s. 1989?

a. DOH thru BRL

b. DOH thru CHD
c. PNRC thru BRL
d. DOH thru PNRC
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #33
According to A.O. 57, a blood bank which provides pRBC, platelet
and plasma concentrates is categorized as:
1 – Primary 2 – Secondary 3 – Tertiary

a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. 1,2
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57: Classification of Blood Banks
PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY
Primary services plus: Primary & Secondary
services plus:
 Donor Screening and Selection  PRBC, Plasma &Platelet  Provisions of blood components
 Collection & Processing of concentrate provision not mentioned in the secondary
blood  Investigations for transfusion level
 Blood Storage  Investigation of incompatible
 Blood Transport and Issuance crossmatches
 Compatibility testing
 Transfusion of whole blood
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Question #34
According to A.O. 57, the head of the Blood bank shall be a
licensed physician certified by:
1 - Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology
2 - Board of Pathology in Blood banking
3 - Board of Hematology and Transfusion
4 - Any specialty board

a. 1,2,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1 and 2
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57 s. 1989

• For all categories of BB, the head shall be a licensed physician

who is certified by the Philippine Board of Pathology in Clinical
Pathology or Board Blood banking or Philippine Board of
Hematology and Transfusion
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Question #35
The requirement for the Head of the BB according to A.O. 57 shall
be considered voluntary in which types of blood banks?

a. Free standing
b. Secondary, hospital based
c. Tertiary, hospital based
d. Primary, hospital based
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57 s. 1989

• For all categories of BB, the head shall be a licensed physician

who is certified by the Philippine Board of Pathology in Clinical
Pathology or Board Blood banking or Philippine Board of
Hematology and Transfusion

• Mandatory to all categories of free standing & all secondary

and tertiary categories of hospital-based blood banks

• Voluntary to all primary category Blood Banks which may be

headed by a licensed physician who has completed at least 3
months of training in blood banking and passed an examination
by the BRL
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Question #36
How many blood banks can a pathologist or hematologist
spearhead according to A.O. 57?

a. Four blood banks

b. Three blood banks
c. Two blood banks
d. One blood bank
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Question #37
When shall the ATO expire according to rules of A.O. 57?

a. Last day of December

b. First day of January
c. Based on the region where the BB is located
d. Every three years
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57 s. 1989

• Expiration. Each specific license of the BB shall expire on the

last Day of December of the year stated herein including the
authorization of the head.

• Renewal: first three months of the current year

• Grace period: next two months after the renewal period.
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Question #38
Based on A.O. 57;
❶ A blood bank who’s licensed has been suspended or revoked shall
not be allowed to reopen unless license has been renewed
❷ BB may continue operation during pendency of the final action on
their application for renewal

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57 s. 1989

• The BRL; shall process the application for renewal of

license upon receipt thereof provided the blood banks
may continue operation during the pendency of final
action on their application, unless otherwise advised or
ordered by the Director of BRL to cease operation

• A blood banks whose license has been suspended or

revoked shall not be allowed to reopen without first
securing a new permit which shall be issued upon
payment of the required fees and upon satisfactory
evidence that such owner has already complied the
required prescribed
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Question #39
Based on A.O. 57, who shall have the power to suspend or revoke
the license to operate of a blood bank?

a. BRL Director
b. Undersecretary of Health
c. DOH Secretary
d. Philippine President
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57 s. 1989

• The LTO of a Blood Bank may be suspended or revoked

by the Undersecretary of Health for Standards and
Regulation upon violation of the Blood Bank Law, or the
rules and regulations issued in pursuance thereto or
commission of the following acts by the persons owning
or operating BB and the persons under their authority.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #40
The LTO issued shall give the Director of BRL the power to
perform which of the following?

a. Inspect the premises and facilities of the BB at a reasonable

time
b. Inspect records being kept by the Blood bank
c. Either a or b
d. Neither a or b
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #40
AO 57 s 1989:
Section 18: Inspection
• Each license should afford the Dir of BRL to inspect the
premises and facilities
• Each license should make available records kept pursuant to
these regulations
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #41
In A.O. 57, changes in the location of the Blood bank shall be
notified to the BRL within how many days?

a. 30 days
b. 20 days
c. 15 days
d. 10 days
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57 s. 1989

• Change in the location of blood banks shall be informed to the

BRL within 15 days after transfer
• Termination of operation shall still be notified to the BRL
• Physician to terminate service or transfer shall inform the BRL
within 15 days of such termination or transfer

• Failure to report in writing within 15 days of any

substantial change of conditions on the license may be
the basis for suspension or revocation of the license.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #42
This term refers to an individual included in the list of qualified
voluntary blood donors, who is ready to donate blood when
needed in his/her community;

a. Voluntary Blood donor

b. Walking Blood donor
c. Secretary of Health
d. BRL director
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 57 s. 1989

• Change in the location of blood banks shall be informed to the

BRL within 15 days after transfer
• Termination of operation shall still be notified to the BRL
• Physician to terminate service or transfer shall inform the BRL
within 15 days of such termination or transfer

• Failure to report in writing within 15 days of any

substantial change of conditions on the license may be
the basis for suspension or revocation of the license.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #43
Under the ONE-STOP-SHOP system of A.O.2008-0008, hospital
based blood service facilities shall:

a. Be required to obtain a separate LTO/ATO

b. Not be required to obtain a separate LTO/ATO
c. Can operate without ATO/LTO
d. Both b and c
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 2008-0008

• Hospital-
______________Blood Banks, BCUs, BS shall be licensed following
based
the ONE-STOP-SHOP system and shall therefore not be
required to apply for a separate license.

• LTO/ATO shall be displayed at prominent place within the

premises. The LTO/ATO cannot be assigned or otherwise
transferred directly or indirectly to any party
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #44
Which of the following changes in the information in the LTO of a
Blood bank will require application for a new license, according to
A.O. 2008-0008?

a. Change in management
b. Change in name
c. Change in ownership
d. Change in location
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #44
AO 2008-0008
LTO/ATO
• Licensed through One-Stop-Shop Licensure for Hospitals
• Must be displayed at all times at a prominent place
• CHD must be notified within 15 days of any changes in
management, name or ownership
• If transfer of location, a new application for LTO/ATO shall be
required
• A separate LTO/ATO shall be required for each branch
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #45
Based on A.O. 2008-0008, ATO/LTO renewal for non-hospital
based Blood service facilities should be processed every:

a. Year
b. Three years
c. Two years
d. Quarter
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 2008-0008

• Validity period:
• LTO/ATO shall be valid for a period of three years (hospital-
based BSF shall renew license annually as part of the One-
Stop-Shop system)

• Application for renewal

• shall be filed from October 1 – November 31 on the last
year of the validity.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #46
Based on A.O. 2008-0008, who shall inspect and issue the
LTO/ATO to a blood bank?

a. CHD
b. BRL
c. BHFS
d. PNRC
 E X C E L L E R O
A.O. 2008-0008

• CHD Director or his representatives inspects the BSF within 30

days after application for license.

• CHD Director also approves or disapproves the issuance of

license within 15 days. Application not processed within 30
days is considered approved
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #47
Confirms a positive test for syphilis of a blood donor

a. RITM
b. LCP
c. SACCL
d. NKTI
 E X C E L L E R O

Research Institute of All microbial infections and emerging diseases

Tropical Medicine Blood donors and blood units confirmatory testing
Environmental & Occupational health
East Avenue Medical Center
Toxicology and Micronutrient assay, Drug testing
National Kidney Hematology, Immunohematology, Immunopathology
Transplant Institute
STD, AIDS, Cooperative Clinical HIV-AIDS, Hepatitis, other STIs
Laboratory
Lung Center of the Philippines Anatomic Pathology and Biochemistry
Philippine Heart Center Cardiac Markers
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #48
Affirms the autopsy result of a patient whose relative are seeking
second opinion for the cause of death

a. RITM
b. LCP
c. SACCL
d. NKTI
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #49
Helps contain a possible outbreak

a. RITM
b. LCP
c. SACCL
d. NKTI
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #50
If a person has a rare blood type, he might be called to
give/donate blood because;

a. The pathologist might be interested

b. For research or academic purposes
c. BB keep a registry of rare blood types
d. She/he could gain money from it
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #51
This act creates the Commission on Higher Education,
appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes:

a. R.A. 7719
b. R.A. 7722
c. R.A. 8981
d. R.A. 10912
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994

• Section 3: The Commission shall be independent and

separate from the DECS, and attached to the Office of
the President for administrative purposes only. Its
coverage shall be both public and private institutions of
higher education as well as degree-granting programs in
all post-secondary educational institutions, public and
private.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #52
Based on R.A. 7722;
❶ The CHED shall be an extension of the Department of Education in
promoting quality education and ensuring its availability to all.
❷ R.A. 7722 was enacted by the senate and house of representatives
and was approved on May 1994 under the presidency of Joseph
Estrada.

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #53
Who shall appoint the Chairman and commissioners of the
CHED?

a. Philippine President
b. Secretary of Education
c. BRL Commissioner
d. PRC Chairman
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994

• Section 4: During the transition period, the President

may appoint
Secretary the ____________________________, as ex officio
of DECS
chairman of theOne year
Commission for a maximum period of
President
four
_________________. Thereafter, the _______________ shall
appoint a chairman of the Commission and _____________
commissioners.

• Qualifications:
 Holders of earned Doctorates
 Actively engaged in higher education for at least 10
years
 Must not be a candidate for elective positions in the
elections immediately preceding their appointment
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #54
How many years shall an appointed Chairman of the Commission
on Higher Education render his/her term of service?

a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. 5 years
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994

• Section 5: The president shall appoint the full-time

chairman and the commissioners for a term of four
years, without prejudice to one reappointment. The
initial appointees 4shall
yearsbe on staggered basis:
3 years
• Chairman: _________________________
2 years
• Next (2) Commissioners: ________________________
• Last (2) Commissioners: ________________________

Should a member of the Commission fail to complete his

term, his successor shall be appointed by the President
of the Philippines but only for the unexpired portion of
the term.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #55
The Board of Advisers constituted under R.A. 7722, shall be
composed of the following, except:

a. Secretary of Education
b. Director-General of National Economic and Development
Authority
c. Secretary of Science and Technology
d. None of the above
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994

• Section 7: There shall be constituted a ___________________

Board of Advisers
which shall meet with the OnceCommission
a year at least
________________ to assist in aligning its policies and plans
with the cultural, political and socioeconomic
development of needs of the nation and with the
demands of world-class scholarship. This board shall be
composed of:
• Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports
• Director General of the National Economic and
Development Authority
• Secretary of Science and Technology
• Secretary of Trade and Industry
• Secretary of Labor and Employment
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #56
The Board of Advisers shall meet with the CHED at least ______

a. Once a year
b. Every quarter
c. Once a month
d. Every six months
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #57
Under the CHED, this is considered to be the equivalent of the
Council created in R.A. 5527:

a. Board of Advisers
b. Technical Panel
c. Council
d. Secretariat
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994

• Section 12: The Commission shall reconstitute

and/organize
Technical panel _______________________ for different
disciplines/program areas. They shall assist the
Commission in setting standards and in program and
institution monitoring and evaluation. The technical
panel shall be composed of senior academicians or
specialist to be appointed by the Commission.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #58
Which of the following creates the Professional Regulation
Commission and prescribes its powers and functions?

a. P.D. 223
b. R.A. 8981
c. R.A. 6969
d. R.A. 6425
 E X C E L L E R O
P.D. 223

• Section 1: There is hereby created a three-man

Commission to be known as the Professional Regulation
Commission which shall be attached to the Office of the
President for general direction and coordination.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #59
Under whose presidency was the P.D. 223 created and made
effective?

a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Corazon Aquino
c. Fidel Ramos
d. Joseph Estrada
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #60
How many members does the Professional Regulation
Commission include?

a. Three members
b. Two members
c. Four members
d. Five members
 E X C E L L E R O
P.D. 223

• Section 2: The Commission shall be headed by one full-

time Commissioner and two full-time Associate
Commissioners, all to be appointed by the President of
the Philippines.
9 years
6 years
• Term of service: ***Commissioner _______________
***1st Associate Commissioner3 ______________
years
***2 Associate Commissioner _______________
nd

Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term only

with the most senior of the Associate Commissioners
succeeding the Commissioner at the expiration of term,
resignation or removal.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #61
Which of the following is included in the qualifications that must
be met for an individual to be appointed as member of the PRC?

a. At least 40 years of age

b. Familiar with the principles of professional regulation
c. Has at least five years of executive or managerial experience
d. All of the above
 E X C E L L E R O
P.D. 223

• Section 2: No person shall be appointed chairman or

member of the Commission unless he/she is;
 At least 40 years of age
 Familiar with the principles and methods of
professional regulation and licensing
 Has at least five years of executive or
managerial experience
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #62
According to P.D. 223, who shall conduct the Licensure
examinations for Medical Technology?

a. Professional Regulation Commission

b. Board of Medical Technology
c. Council of Medical Technology Education
d. Civil Service Commission
 E X C E L L E R O
P.D. 223:

• Section 5: Powers of the Commission

 To review, coordinate, integrate and approve policies
resolutions, rules and regulations orders and decisions
promulgated by the various Boards
 Administer and conduct the licensure examination
 Approve the release of examination results
 Issue certificates of registration and licenses
 Submit and recommend to the President of the Philippines
nominees for appointment as members of the various
Boards
 Upon recommendation of Board concerned, approve the
registration of and authorize the issuance of COR
with/without examination to a foreigner who is registered
under the laws of this country.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #63
Based on P.D. 223;
❶ The various boards shall suspend, revoke or re-issue COR
❷ The various boards shall determine and prepare the
contents of licensure examinations

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #64
Based on R.A. 8981;
❶ The Chairman and members shall render a term of 7 years
as appointed by the Philippine President
❷ At least two members of the Commission shall be a past
chairman/member of a Board

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 8981: PRC Modernization Act of 2000

• Section 2: The Commission shall be headed by one full-time

Commissioner and two full-time Associate Commissioners, all to
7 yearsby the President of the Philippines for a term of
be appointed
______________ without reappointment to start from the time they
assume office.

The chairperson and members shall have the following

qualifications:
 At least 40 years of age
 Familiar with the principles and methods of
professional regulation and licensing
 Has at least five years of executive or managerial
experience
 Holds a valid COR/License and a valid professional ID
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #65
Who is the current Chairman of the PRC?

a. Charito A. Zamora
b. Jose Y. Cueto, Jr.
c. Erwin M. Enad
d. Marilyn Cabal-Barza
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #66
HIV "Window Period" refers to the period of time, usually lasting
from 2 weeks to 3 months during which an infected individual will
test "_______" upon HIV testing but can actually transmit the
infection.

a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Both
d. None
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #67
This otherwise known as the Philippine AIDS prevention and
control act of 1998:

a. R.A. 6969
An act promulgating policies and prescribing
b. R.A. 9288 measures for the prevention and control of
c. R.A. 8504 HIV/AIDS in the Philippines, instituting a
d. R.A. 9165 nationwide HIV/AIDS information and
educational program, establishing a
comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system,
strengthening the Philippine National AIDS
council.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #68
Based on R.A. 8504;
❶ Teachers shall undergo seminar/training on HIV/AIDS
prevention with the DOH before teaching the subject
❷ HIV/AIDS education and information shall be part of the
delivery of health services by health workers

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #69
Based on R.A. 8504;
❶ A laboratory may accept a donation of tissue or organ from
a donor testing positive for HIV
❷ Testing of HIV+ blood units can be performed for research
purposes only

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 8504

• No laboratory shall accept a donation of tissue or organ, unless

a sample from the donor has been tested negative for HIV
• All donated blood shall be subjected to HIV testing and HIV +
blood shall be disposed of properly and immediately.
• A second testing may be demanded by the tissue/organ
recipient or his immediate relatives before transfusion or
transplant, except during emergency cases
• Testing of HIV + blood for research purposes only and subject to
strict sanitary disposal requirements.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #70
Based on R.A. 8504;
❶ HIV testing is mandatory and compulsory.
❷ Implied consent must be first obtained from the person to
be tested for HIV

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 8504: Section 15; consent as requisite for HIV testing

• No compulsory HIV testing. However, the State shall encourage

voluntary testing for individuals with high risk of contracting HIV

• Written informed consent must first be obtained from the person

concerned if he/she is of legal age or from the parents or legal
guardian in the case of a minor or mentally incapacitated
individual.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #71
An exception/s to the prohibition on Compulsory HIV testing may
include which of the following:

a. Testing is one of the pre-employment requirements of a

certain company
b. Resolving issues relevant to the Family code
c. Complying testing for blood/organ donation
d. Both b and c
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 8504:

Section 16: Compulsory HIV testing as a precondition to

employment, admission to educational institutions, the provision
of medical service or any kind of service shall be deemed
unlawful.

Section 17: Exception to Prohibition on Compulsory HIV testing

 When charged with crime under the Revised Penal Code,
Death Penalty Act, Anti-Rape Law
 When resolving issues relevant to the Family Code
 When complying with requirements of organ or blood
donation
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #72
Which of the following shall accredit all testing institutions
performing HIV testing?

a. DepED
b. CHED
c. DOH
d. DOST
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 8504:

Section 19: DOH accredits all testing centers, hospitals, clinics or

labs performing HIV testing.

Section 20: All testing centers, clinics, or labs which perform any
HIV test shall be required to provide and conduct
Pre-test free
and pos-test
counselling
_________________________________________ for the person who avail
of their HIV/AIDS testing services.

Such counselling services must be provided only by persons

who meet the standards set by the DOH
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #73
It will not be considered as a breach of confidentiality, when the
following situation/s occur involving the anonymity of patients
tested for HIV

a. Complying with reportorial requirements with the AIDSWATCH

program
b. Informing the attending nurse who will be directly caring for
the patient
c. Responding to legal proceedings, where the main issue is the
HIV status of a person
d. All of the above
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 8504:

Section 30: Medical confidentiality shall not be considered

breached in the following cases:
• When complying with the reportorial requirements in
conjunction with the AIDSWATCH program
• When informing other health workers directly involved
or about to be involved in the treatment or care of a
person with HIV/AIDS
• When responding to legal proceeding where the main
issue is the HIV status of a person
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #74
To whom can the HIV/AIDS test result be released

a. Patient
b. Parent
Release of HIV/AIDS test results:
c. Court of appeals • Patient
d. All of the above • Parent
• Person authorized by the AIDSWATCH
program
• Legal guardian of an insane
person/orphan
• Court of Appeals or Supreme Court
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 8504:

Section 32: Release of HIV/AIDS test results

All results shall be confidential and shall be release only to
the ff:
• The person who submitted himself/herself to such test
• Either parent of a minor child who has been tested
• A legal guardian in the case of insane persons or
orphans
• Person authorized to receive such results in
conjunction with AIDSWATCH progam
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #75
Based on R.A. 8504;
❶ Any person testing positive for HIV shall disclose his/her
status to his/her spouse or sexual partner
❷ Termination from work on the sole basis of actual, perceived
or suspected HIV status is deemed appropriate

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false
c. Only the first statement is true
d. Only the second statement is true
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #76
What do you call a person submitting sample for drug testing?

a. Patient
b. Client
c. Donor
d. Both b and c
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #77
What refers to the process that provides the documentation of
proper drug sample identification from the time of collection to
the receipt of results?

a. Physician request form

b. Chain of Custody
c. Memorandum of Agreement
d. Confidentiality agreement
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #78
Which of the following repealed the R.A. 6425?

a. R.A. 9165
b. R.A. 9288
c. R.A. 8504
d. P.D. 856
E X C E L L E R O

RA 5527
Phil. MT Act of 1969
RA 4688
Clinical Laboratory Law
RA 1517
Blood Bank Law
RA 7719
National Blood Services Act of 1994
RA 8981
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA 6425
Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
RA 9165
Dangerous Drug Act of 2002
RA 8504
Philippine Aids Prevention and
Control Act of 1998
RA 9288 Newborn Screening Act of 1994
E X C E L L E R O

PD 856 Code of Sanitation in the Philippines

RA 7170 Organ Donation Act of 1992
RA 6969 Toxic Substances, Hazardous
Wastes, Nuclear Waste control Act of
1990
RA Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of
11166 2018
RA Philippine Red Cross Act of 2009
10072
RA 7722 Higher Education Act of 1994
PD 223 Professional Regulation Commission
RA Continuing Professional
10912 Development Act of 2016
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #79
Who shall spearhead drug testing laboratories?

a. Registered MedTech
b. Registered Chemist
c. Pathologist
d. Registered Analyst
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 9165: Repealed R.A. 6425: Dangerous Drug Act of 1972

• Classification of drug testing laboratories

• Technical requirements:
• can accommodate 5 prospective donors/clients
• Hand-washing and toilet facility
• Head:
• Pathologist or Licensed physician
• May spearhead up to 10 laboratories
• LTO:
• Screening Lab: 1 year Confirmatory Lab: 2 years
• Renewal: 90 days before expiration
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #80
Who among the following is subjected to a mandatory Drug
testing?

a. A newly hired employee at a private company

b. Applicants for a driver’s license
c. Graduating College students
d. None of the above
 E X C E L L E R O

Random Drug Testing Mandatory Drug Testing

•Students of secondary •Applicants for Driver’s

and tertiary schools license
•Officers and employees of •Applicants for firearm’s
public and private offices license and for permit to
carry firearms outside
residence
•Officers and members of
the military, police and
other law enforcement
agencies
•All persons charged
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #81
In R.A. 9288, how many inborn disorders are tested in included in
the Newborn Screening test?

a. Five
b. Four
c. Six
d. Seven
 E X C E L L E R O
R.A. 9288: Newborn Screening Act of 2004

• Ensures that every baby born in the Philippines shall be offered

Newborn Screening tests.
• What is the lead agency tasked in implementation of this act?
• There shall be the creation of Newborn Screening Reference
Center at the National Institute of Health.
Disorders Screened Effects if screened Effects if screened and treated
Congenital Hypothyroidism Severe mental Normal
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia retardation
Death Alive and normal
Galactosemia Death, cataracts Alive and normal
Phenylketonuria Severe mental Normal
G6PD deficiency retardation
Severe anemia, Normal
kernicterus
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #82
Which of the following is considered to be the most common
inborn error of metabolism in the country?

a. Phenylketonuria
MSUD is a very rare disorder of branched-
b. Tyrosinemia chain amino acid metabolism. However, it is
c. MSUD the most common inborn error of metabolism
d. Alkaptonuria in the Philippines. We present a retrospective
review of 21 patients diagnosed with MSUD
between 1999 and 2004

DOH Memorandum no. 2012-0154

• Inclusion of MSUD in the NBS panel
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #83
Which of the following Act was approved to seek to protect the
public health and environment from unreasonable risks posed by
toxic substances

a. R.A. 6969
b. P.D. 856
c. R.A. 6425
d. R.A. 8504
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #84
The legislation of the act in Question #83 is under the jurisdiction
of:

a. DOH w/ BRL
b. DepEd w/ DOST
c. DENR w/ PNRI
d. RITM
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #85
The patient sits and offers her arm as the Medical Technologist
calls out her name for blood extraction. This action indicates that
the MedTech has gained the patient’s ___________________:

a. Trust
b. Confidentiality
c. Consent
d. Respect
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #86
You were scheduled to work for the PM shift, but you were having
itchy fluid-filled blisters when you woke up. What shall you do?

a. Ignore the blisters and report to your shift

b. Ask to work in the morning instead
c. Report but ask not be assigned in the reception area
d. Inform your supervisor and do not report
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #87
Which of the following are considered as pre-requisites for an
informed consent?

a. Name of the procedure to be performed

b. The name health care provider
c. Risks of the procedure
d. All of these
Prerequisites for Informed consent
• Name of the procedure to be performed
• The name health care provider
• Risks of the procedure
• Risks involved if procedure is not performed
• Alternatives in treatment
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #88
Labels which must be affixed to reagents or materials prepared
by the laboratory include all of the following, except:

a. hazards and precautions

b. concentration of reagents
c. Recommended storage
d. amount of reagent used in the procedure
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #89
Purchased reagents and diagnostic kits must be verified for
intended reactivity;

a. before being used for patient testing

b. when running out of old materials
c. within 2 days of the beginning use of new materials
d. any time available
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #90
This refers to the ability of the test to detect the target analyte
even in the presence of other analytes

a. Analytic specificity
b. Analytic sensitivity
c. Diagnostic sensitivity
d. Diagnostic specificity
DIAGNOSTIC DEFINITION
ANALYTIC DEFINITION

Ability of the test to detect the analyte Ability of the test to detect patients with the disease.
SENSITIVITY
even in its smallest concentration
Ability of the test to detect only the Ability of the test to detect patients without the
SPECIFICITY analyte of interest even in the presence of disease.
other analytes.
 E X C E L L E R O

Question #91
What is the ratio of interns and laboratory staff based on A.O.
274?

a. 5:1
b. 2:1
c. 10:1
d. 25:1
 E X C E L L E R O

Laws on Training of Medical Technology

Students
 A.O. 274 s. 1976
 A.O. 21 s. 1979
 A.O. 118-B s. 1992
 A.O. 5-A s. 1996
 A.O. 2007-0011
 CHED Memorandum no. 6 s. 2008
 CHED Memorandum no. 14 s. 2006
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A.O. 274: Responsibilities of the Accredited Laboratory
• The laboratory shall meet the following requirements and
responsibilities:
a. Duly licensed under the provisions of R.A. 4688
b. Adequate space and sufficient equipment and
supplies to At least
accommodate interns and two
their training
needs.
Head pathologist interns
c. Each section shall be able to accommodate
___________________
d. __________________shall prepare a training program for
the interns
e. Assign at least one MedTech for every group of interns
not exceeding 10 (1:10 – MedTech: Interns)
f. The director of the Hospital is responsible for the
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Question #92
According to A.O. 274, who shall pay or replace any damage
made by the interns in laboratory property, equipment and
supplies?

a. Medical Technology Staff

b. Director of the Hospital
c. Affiliated University/College
d. Intern
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A.O. 274: Responsibilities of the Affiliating University,
School or College
• The school shall meet the following requirements and
responsibilities: Laboratory
Instructor
a. Approval from the DepEd and Board of Medical
Technology
b. Provide a __________________________ with actual
laboratory experience to assist in the training of
interns.
c. Pay or replace damages, breakages and losses by the
interns
d. Send a request for affiliation to the Chief of the Hospital
e. Makes sure that students have completed theoretical
aspects prior to internship
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A.O. 274: Joint Responsibility of Affiliating Schools and
Laboratories

• Implementation of the training program shall be a joint

responsibility of the laboratory personnel and school
instructors
• Internship schedule for 12 months, which shall be properly
apportioned to the different sections
• Maintenance of harmonious relationships between students
and hospital personnel
• Monthly evaluation of the implementation of the training
program
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Question #93
Who shall promulgate the rules and regulation for training
Medical Technology Students according to A.O. 21?

a. Department of Health
b. Ministry of Health
c. Commission on Higher Education
d. Department of Education, Culture and Sports
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Question #94
In A.O. 118-B, who shall issue the Certificate of Accreditation for
laboratories to train Medical Technology Interns?

a. BRL Director
b. Undersecretary of Health for Standards and Regulation
c. CHED Chairman
d. PRC Commissioner
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A.O. 118-B s. 1992 ACCREDITATION OF CLINICAL LABORATORIES FOR TRAINING MEDTECH
 Implementation of the INTERNS
Rules and Regulations  Department of Health through the BRL
 Requirements for Lab
Accreditation
a. Duly licensed by the BRL
b. Headed by a licensed pathologist who shall prepare the Training
Program assisted by an experienced MedTech
c. Each section shall accommodate at least one intern
d. At least one MedTech for every group of five interns (1:5 –
MedTech: Interns)

 Upon application, BRL shall inspect the laboratory for accreditation

 Certificate of within 60 days
Accreditation  Issued Certificate of Accreditation is non-transferrable and must be
displayed in a conspicuous place
 RENEWAL PERIOD: at least 60 days before expiration
 EXPIIRATION DATE: 2 years after date of approval

a. Change in location - within 15 days after transfer

b. Termination of service – notify BRL with the date of termination
c. Pathologist termination – within 15 days after termination
 Changes to be informed to
the BRL
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Question #95
Which of the following repeals A.O. 118-B in promulgating rules
and regulations for the Accreditation of Clinical Laboratories for
the Training of MT Interns?

a. A.O. 274
b. A.O. 21
c. A.O. 5-A
d. A.O. 2007-0011
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A.O. 2007-0011

• Formalized in a Memorandum of Agreement between the

DOH and CHED.
• The DOH shall rescind on the A.O. 118-B but shall
continue to support and partner with the CHED in the
training of MedTech Interns by improving and
strengthening its licensing of clinical laboratories
nationwide.
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Question #96
How long should an internship training program last, according to
CMO no. 14?

a. 12 months
b. 18 months
c. 6 months
d. 3 months
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006
• Program Specifications:
• Graduates under this program shall hold a degree of Bachelor of
Science in Medical Technology / Bachelor in Medical Laboratory
Science

• Program Description:
• This is a 4-year program. 3 ½ years of general and professional
education subjects, and 6 months internship training program

• Requirements for Internship:

a. Course requirements for 3 ½ years of the program shall be
completed prior to internship.
b. Physical and Laboratory examinations of applicants
c. Present full vaccination against Hepatitis B
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Question #97
Which among the following is to be considered as a responsibility
of Clinical Instructor based on CMO no. 14?

a. Accomplish the Contract of Affiliation

b. Act as a liaison officer between the HEI & hospital
c. Avoid undue unfamiliarity with laboratory personnel
d. all of the above
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006
• Duties and Responsibilities of Clinical Instructors:
 One Clinical Instructor for every 25 interns (1:25) shall
be appointed
 The CI shall then act as a liaison officer between the HEI
and the hospital
 Coordinate with the training officer/ chief MT in the
proper implementation of training programs
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Question #98
The training program for internship shall be made and
accomplished by which of the following?

a. Accredited School
b. Accredited Training laboratory
c. CHED
d. Both a and b
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006
• General Rules
a. CONTRACT OF AFFILIATION shall be accomplished
between the school and laboratory
b. The school and training lab shall provide a training
program
c. The school shall pay the required affiliation fee
d. The school shall assign interns only to accredited
training centers
e. Universities shall conduct seminars relevant to MT
education
f. Interns shall render 40 hrs of duty per week for a total
of 27weeks.
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006
• Joint Responsibility of the HEI and Training laboratory
• Properly and effectively implement the training program
• Hold monthly conferences
• Maintain cooperation and harmonious relationships among
interns & staff
• Duties and Responsibilities of HEI
• Shall be approved by the CHED
• Provide a Clinical Instructor
• Ensure that interns will pay or replace damages
• Ensure that CI and interns observe and abide with rules
• Duties and Responsibilities of Training Laboratory
• Shall be duly accredited
• Shall have adequate number of RMT, space, equipment and supplies
• Orientation of interns regarding policies of the lab
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Question #99
Repeat Internship is the corresponding sanction for which type of
absence/tardiness incurred?

a. Accumulated tardiness of 60 minutes

b. Accumulated absence exceeding 20% of duty hours
c. Unauthorized out-of-post
d. Unexcused absence
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006
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Question #100
The Medical Technology/MLS program of a High Education
Institute shall be spearheaded by:

a. Master degree holder with 2 year teaching experience

b. Master degree holder with 1 year experience of laboratory
work
c. Master degree holder with 5 years teaching experience
d. None of the above
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006
• B.S. MedTech/BMLS program of a HEI shall be
spearheaded by a full-time dean/head:
a. Filipino citizen; of good moral character
b. Registered MedTech, has a Master’s Degree
c. At least 5 years of very satisfactory teaching experience
& adequate managerial skills & technical expertise.

• The dean/head shall:

a. Administer general policies of the school
b. Exercise Educational Leadership among faculty
c. Render a maximum 12 units teaching load, 20 hours of
administrative services per week
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CHED Memorandum No. 14 s. 2006