Chapter 3 : Ethics in Animal Research Flashcards
According to the guide, what does “Humane care” mean ?
Actions taken to assure animals are treated according to high ethical and scientific standards
The humane treatment of animals in an animal facility is the responsibility of all personnel at the institution. If false explain why
True
What is the concept that refers to the way people behave, based on commonly held core values ?
C. Ethics.
The actions taken to assure that laboratory animals are treated according to high ethical and scientific standards are referred to as animal welfare. .if false explain why
False, they are referred to as humane care
The principle of refinement asks if fewer animals could be used in a study . if false explain why
False that is the principle of reduction,refinement refers to the optimization of procedures, used in the study to lessen pain and distress, or to minimize the number of potentially painful procedures that the animals undergo during the study
List 4 core values for the ethical treatment of laboratory animals
The use of animals and research should be scientifically, relevant and appropriate
Animals used in research should be maintained in a way that provides them with as much physical and psychological well-being as possible .
Animals used in research should not be subjected to unnecessary pain and distress .
If an animal, severe pain cannot be relieved, the animal should be humanely euthanized from suffering.
Define the 3 R’s
Replacement is replacing the use of live animals with non-ANIMAL alternatives
Reduction is reducing the number of animals used while still providing valid data
Refinement refining procedures to minimize or less animal, pain and distress, such as providing analgesia, or to minimize the number of potentially painful procedures that the animal must undergo during the study
If a researcher uses fruit flies instead of mice for a study , which of the 3 R’s is being applied ?
Replacement
A whistleBlower policy is an institutional policy that is put in place to protect anyone who voices a concern about the way an animal is being treated. If false explain why
True
Give 2 reason why ethics is important when using animals in research studies ?
Everyone involved with ANIMAL subjects makes decisions regarding the animals, well-being, and use and needs to evaluate ethical questions. If they arise, thinking about ethics helps you formulate your opinions and reasons for supporting ANIMAL research and explaining the importance of your work.
What is a Humane endpoint ?
The point of which a pain or distress in an experimental animal is prevented terminated or relieved, typically a protocol specifies that an animal will be euthanized when it reaches specific human end points
Who decides the course of action if an animal exhibits pain and distress before reaching a humane endpoint
The veterinarian and the principal investigator
What is the difference between compliance and ethics ?
Compliance is knowing and following the rules treating animals ethically is more than simply following the rules. It is in an approach to judging and discussing the consequences and effects of human actions on the animals on other humans and society.
List the six steps of ethical decision-making regarding the treatment of laboratory animals
Identify the issue of concern
Gather and assess all relevant facts
Identify the stakeholders and the impact the issue has on them
Identify the values that play a role in the decision
Identify and evaluate possible solutions
Decide on a course of action
What is the definition of compliance?
B. Knowing the rules and following them.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Compliance and ethics are both necessary for the conduct of responsible research.
