Chapter 10: Husbandry

Question 1

What does the term “NPO” mean?

Answer 1

Nothing by mouth

Question 2

What is the Latin term used to describe when an animal has feed available at all times?

Answer 2

Ad libitum

Question 3

True or False

Feed bags should be stored ont he floor of a feed storage room

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When should the “do not feed” signs be taken off the cages?

Answer 4

When the animal is taken to procedure

Question 5

List two species of animals that are NOT fasted prior to surgery

Answer 5

1- rabbits

2- rodents

Question 6

What is the date feed is made by a manufacturer called?

Answer 6

Milling date

Question 7

Name the two main categories of bedding

Answer 7

1- direct

2- indirect

Question 8

What does environmental enrichment provide laboratory animals the opportunity to do?

Answer 8

Introduces some variety into lives and an opportunity to engage in species specific behaviors

Question 9

What is one piece of information that MUST be on every cage card if the animals are in a research study?

Answer 9

IACUC approved protocol number

Question 10

That document specified minimum cage space requirements?

Answer 10

The Guide

Question 11

True or False

It is okay to turn on the light in an animal room after it has entered its dark cycle, if it is only for a minute.

Answer 11

False