RA 9288 Practice Questions

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 9288?

Answer: Newborn Screening Act of 2004.

What term refers to the monitoring of a newborn with a heritable condition to ensure compliance with medical prescriptions?

Answer: Follow-up.

Which facility defines testing protocols, maintains databases, and assists in training under this law?

Answer: Newborn Screening Reference Center.

What term describes conditions that can cause mental retardation or death if untreated, inherited from biological parents?

Answer: Heritable condition.

What is the age range of a newborn under this Act?

Answer: From complete delivery to 30 days old.

Who oversees the Advisory Committee on Newborn Screening?

Answer: Secretary of Health (as Chairman).

What is the process of collecting blood drops from a newborn to test for heritable conditions?

Answer: Newborn Screening.

Which institution establishes the Newborn Screening Reference Center?

Answer: National Institute of Health (NIH).

What term refers to the procedure for locating newborns with possible heritable conditions?

Answer: Recall.

What type of institution must provide newborn screening services for licensure/accreditation?

Answer: Health institutions.

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 9288?

Answer: Newborn Screening Act of 2004.

What term refers to the monitoring of a newborn with a heritable condition to ensure compliance with medical prescriptions?

Answer: Follow-up.

Which facility defines testing protocols, maintains databases, and assists in training under this law?

Answer: Newborn Screening Reference Center.

What term describes conditions that can cause mental retardation or death if untreated, inherited from biological parents?

Answer: Heritable condition.

What is the age range of a newborn under this Act?

Answer: From complete delivery to 30 days old.

Who oversees the Advisory Committee on Newborn Screening?

Answer: Secretary of Health (as Chairman).

What is the process of collecting blood drops from a newborn to test for heritable conditions?

Answer: Newborn Screening.

Which institution establishes the Newborn Screening Reference Center?

Answer: National Institute of Health (NIH).

What term refers to the procedure for locating newborns with possible heritable conditions?

Answer: Recall.

What type of institution must provide newborn screening services for licensure/accreditation?

Answer: Health institutions.

Situation: A midwife informs parents about newborn screening before delivery. Question: Which section mandates this obligation?

Answer: Section 5 (Obligation to Inform).

Situation: Parents refuse testing due to religious beliefs. Question: What must they provide under Section 7?

Answer: A written acknowledgment of risks due to refusal.

Situation: A newborn in intensive care is tested on day 5. Question: Is this allowed under Section 6?

Answer: Yes, exemptions apply for critically ill newborns (must be tested by 7 days).

Situation: A hospital fails to offer newborn screening services. Question: What requirement under Section 9 is violated?

Answer: Newborn screening as a condition for licensure/accreditation.

Situation: The DOH drafts rules for nationwide newborn screening implementation. Question: What is the deadline under Section 10(2)?

Answer: 180 days from enactment.

Situation: A Newborn Screening Center lacks a follow-up program. Question: Which Section 12 requirement is missing?

Answer: Recall/follow-up programs for infants testing positive.

Situation: The NIH conducts unannounced inspections of a screening center. Question: Under which section is this authorized?

Answer: Section 12 (mandating periodic inspections).

Situation: A parent requests details about their child's screening results. Question: Which component of the Comprehensive Newborn Screening System applies?

Answer: Clinical evaluation and confirmation of results.

Situation: PHIC excludes newborn screening costs from its benefits package. Question: Which Section 16 provision is violated?

Answer: PHIC must include newborn screening costs in its benefits.

Situation: A traditional birth attendant assists in delivery but does not inform parents about screening. Question: Which Section 5 obligation is breached?

Answer: Health practitioners must inform parents prior to delivery.

Situation: The Advisory Committee recommends adding a new condition to the screening panel. Question: Under Section 11, how often must they review conditions?

Answer: Annually.

Situation: A screening center uses outdated testing protocols. Question: Which entity defines these protocols under Section 14?

Answer: Newborn Screening Reference Center.

Situation: A newborn's blood sample is collected 2 hours after birth. Question: Does this comply with Section 6?

Answer: No, screening must occur after 24 hours of life.

Situation: The NIH fails to maintain a national database of screened newborns. Question: Which Section 15 duty is neglected?

Answer: Maintaining a national database and case registries.

Situation: A private clinic offers newborn screening but lacks DOH accreditation. Question: What Section 12 requirement is missing?

Answer: Accreditation by DOH based on NIH standards.

Situation: The DOH collaborates with the DILG to implement newborn screening. Question: Which Section 10(3) provision applies?

Answer: Coordination with DILG for program implementation.

Situation: A newborn tests positive for a heritable condition, but the center fails to contact the family. Question: Which Section 12(2) obligation is violated?

Answer: Recall/follow-up programs for positive cases.

Situation: A screening center uses part of its fees for equipment upgrades. Question: Is this allowed under Section 16?

Answer: Yes, fees may be allocated for equipment maintenance.

Situation: The Advisory Committee lacks representation from obstetrics or pediatrics. Question: Which Section 11 membership requirement is unmet?

Answer: Three appointed representatives must include relevant medical professionals.

Situation: A screening center's lab fails proficiency testing. Question: Which Section 14 entity addresses this?

Answer: Newborn Screening Reference Center (implements quality assurance).