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1
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Which animal is most likely to be infected with the organism that causes Q-fever?

A

Sheep

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Which of the following statements best describes the Guide?
A- the Guide is the primary source of standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and us in the US
B- the Guide is a document that is helpful, but not necessary, to manage animal care and use programs
C- the Guide is the only set of regulations that anima, Care and use programs in the Us must follow
D- the guid is used by the USDA to enforce their regulations

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A- the guid is the primary source of standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US

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3
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To identify a subclinical disease, it is necessary to do what type of testing?

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Diagnostic

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4
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Which of the following documents are you required to study for your ALAT certification exam?
A- PHS Policy
B- Guide for the Care and Use of laboratory animals
C- AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
D- good laboratory practice

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B- Guide for the Care and Use of laboratory animals

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5
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Which member of the research team prepares the protocol?

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Principal investigator

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6
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Which of following is a common route of administration for delivering a drug to mice?
A- intradermal
B- epidural
C- intraperitoneal
D- intramuscular
A

C- intraperitoneal

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7
Q

How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

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10

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According to the animal welfare at, which of the following persons is a required member of an IACUC?
A- Public member representing the community
B- senior administrator
C- veterinary technician
D- laboratory animal technologist

A

A- Public member representing the community

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9
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What should be worn in the facility to distinguish authorized personnel and visitors from unauthorized individuals?

A

An identification badge

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10
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Another term for gnotobiotic is:

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Defined flora

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11
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What precaution can be taken to prevent a gas cylinder from becoming a dangerous projectile?

A

Secure the cylinder to prevent it from falling

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During your rounds, you come across an NHP that has escaped from its cage and is climbing and jumping inside the animal room. What should you Do?

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Make sure the animal room door is closed, then tell your supervisor immediately

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13
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What does sterilization do?

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Destroys all organisms on, and sometimes inside, an object

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14
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What is the common name for Danio rerio?

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Zebrafish

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15
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What are the two main methods of euthanasia?

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Chemical and physical

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16
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According to USDA regulations, what form of identification must cast and dogs have?

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A tattoo or a collar

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17
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What is the main concern if a chemical solution that is too dilute is used?

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Cleaning may not be as effective as necessary

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18
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When was the Animal Welfare Act enacted in the US?

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1966

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19
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Which if the following are signs of aggression in a macaque?

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Showing the teeth or direct staring

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20
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What is the best solution to remove the residue left by dried urine on cage surfaces?

A

A descaler

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21
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Which is not a factor affecting the amount of time needed for acclimation and conditioning?
A- the species
B- how the animals were transported to the facility
C- the intended use of the new animals
D- the number of animals that arrived together

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D- the number of animals that arrived together

22
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What indicates that hazardous materials are being used in a particular part of the animal facility?

A

Warning signs

23
Q

What is the scientific name of the domestic sheep?

A

Ovis aries

24
Q

Which if the following statements describes Class A animal dealers?
A- dealers whose breed their own animals and sell them
B- dealers who purchase random source animals and re-sell them
C- dealers who purchase animal parts, blood, antibodies, and re-sell them
D- dealers who breed laboratory mice and rats and sell them

A

A- dealers who breed their own animals and sell them

25
Q

What is a hypothesis?

A

A theory to explain the scientific question or problem

26
Q

Who can a technician tell if the animals are the ones ordered?

A

Compare the shipping invoice to the purchase order

27
Q

The process of transforming from an aquatic animal with gills into a terrestrial animal with lungs is called?

A

Metamorphosis

28
Q

What special feature allows bacterial spores to resist harsh environmental conditions such as high temperatures?

A

A tough outer coat

29
Q

Which glands are most prone to producing higher than normal levels of hormones during times of stress?

A

Adrenal

30
Q

What is the special dietary component for birds that is composed of oyster shell and granite?

A

Grit

31
Q

What is often used before anesthetic administration to reduce the amount of anesthetic needed to produce anesthesia?

A

Tranquilizers

32
Q 
Which is not a common route of administration for anesthesia?
A- inhalation
B - intravenous
C- intramuscular
D- oral
A

D- oral

33
Q

Antibiotics are effective against infections caused only by which pathogen?

A

Bacteria

34
Q

You are preparing a 1:6 dilution of substance A. The final volume is 600 ml. What is the volume of substance A you need?

A

100 ml

35
Q

A spontaneous genetic mutation is:

A

Unplanned and occurs without human intervention

36
Q

The process of determine the cause if a disease in an animal is called:

A

Diagnosis

37
Q

A fertilized egg is called:

A

An ova

38
Q

The examination and dissection if a dead animal is called a:

A

Necropsy

39
Q

Most analgesics are dividing into two main categories: nonsterodialanti-inflammatory drugs and:

A

Opioids

40
Q

Immediately after an animal has been euthanized, what step is always necessary?

A

The animal should be checked to make sure it’s dead before placing it in the bag

41
Q 
Which of the following is not a sign of appropriate maternal behavior?
A- hovering over her pups 
B- milk spots present in all the pups
C- defecating in one corner of the cage
D- keeping pups together in the next
A

C- defecating in one corner of the cage

42
Q 
Which of the following would not be recorded in an animal health record?
A- vaccination history
B- medication treatments
C- when the food hopper was filled
D- post-operative observation
A

C- when the food hopper was filled

43
Q 
Which is not a method of proper sterilization?
A- irradiation
B- exposure to ethylene oxide gas
C- use of an autoclave
D- soaking in isopropyl alcohol
A

D- soaking in isopropyl alcohol

44
Q

What is the meaning of the prefix “pseudo”?

A

False

45
Q

What do you use to distinguish between many male and female rodents?

A

Anogenital distance

46
Q

Which of the following statements about rats is true?
A- rats are generally more relaxed and less prone to biting their handles than are mice
B- the scientific name for the common laboratory rat is Rattus montanus
C- rats are diurnal, whereas mice are nocturnal
D- rats have a gestation period that lasts about 25-28 days

A

A- rats are generally more relaxed and less prone to biting their handlers than are mice

47
Q

A solution with a pH of 6 is slightly:

A

Acidic

48
Q

What is the term for an animal that is born fully furred with its eyes open?

A

Precocial

49
Q

What special requirement does the animal welfare regulations have for dogs?

A

They must have the opportunity for exercise

50
Q

What is the name of the bony plate that covers the gills of a fish?

A

Operculum

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