LAT Flashcards
What does the acronym IACUC stand for?
Institutional animal care and use committee
What do we call diseases that infect both animals and man?
Zoonoses
1 cc = ___ ml
1 ml
The USDA requires that this document accompany dogs cats and nonhuman primates when they are transported.
Health certificate
What is the term for a person serving on an IACUC who is not associated with the institution?
Non-affiliated, lay ,or community member
What document is used as a guide for appropriate methods of euthanasia?
Report of the AVMA panel on euthanasia
AAALAC conducts site visits every —- years
three years
USDA tags for dogs and cats must be kept how long after a study is completed?
One year
What infectious agent is the cause of “snuffles” in rabbits ?
Pasteurella multocida
The destruction of all organisms on an object is referred to as :
Sterilization
——– pathology is the study of the structure of diseased tissues .
Anatomical
What is the term used to describe the study of birth defects ?
Teratology
The process which reduces the number of pathogenic organisms on an object to a harmless level is known as:
Disinfection
EDTA is a anticoagulant with a —— stopper in the glass tube ?
Purple
Which of the following tests can be used to determine abnormal liver function ?
ALT & AST
What term is used to describe the breakdown or splitting open of a surgical incision ?
Dehiscence
Which of the following is the correct formula for the conversion of Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees ?
C=5/9 (F-32)
If the cagewash temperature is 210 degrees F. What is this temperature on the Celsius scale ?
99 degrees C
Which of the following are considered types of acute toxicity tests ?
LD50 & Draize test
An animal room, which uses special cages and procedures such as autoclaved food,bedding,and cages,is considered what type of animal room?
Barrier
What does the acronymn PCR stand for ?
Polymerase chain reaction
What color is air in the lungs of a normal animal on a x-ray?
Black
The function of capillaries are to?
Deliver oxygen to the tissues
The function of veins are to?
Bring blood back to the heart
Which of the following is not a section of the ruminant stomach ?
Reticulomasum
The primary function of this group of cells is to fight infection ?
Leukocytes
Which of the following are the most common local anesthetics given by injection ?
Xylocaine & Marcaine
IACUC is required to inspect facilities every ?
6 months
Which of the following routes of administration is the slowest in terms of rate of absorption ?
Intradermal
In terms of rate of absorption , which of the following is in the correct order from fastest to slowest ?
IP>IM>SQ>ID
Which location should an intraperitoneal injection be given to avoid all of the major abdominal organs ?
Lower right quadrant of the abdomen
Retro-orbital injection and cardiac puncture should be performed with the animal under ?
General anesthesia
Which of the following species does not have nucleated red blood cells ?
Fox squirrel
The insertion of a small plastic tube into a body cavity,duct,or vessel is known as ?
Cannulation
HEPA stands for ?
High Efficiency Particulate Air
Which of the following is not an anticoagulant ?
Silver nitrate
The unique anatomy of their stomach prevents these animals from vomiting ?
Horses and Rats
What does BSL stand for ?
Biosaftey levels
The “true stomach “ in ruminants is known as the ?
Abomasum
Which of the following is not considered a common method of sterilization in an animal facility ?
Contact
Which term can also be used to describe a “germfree” animal ?
Axenic
Which of the following homozygous conditions prevents the gene expression of any cost color, resulting in an albino mouse ?
cc
The Normal gestation for the rabbit is how many days ?
31-33
Intraperitoneal means ?
Into the abdominal cavity
Any living thing which can carry a disease is known as a ?
Vector
The normal gestation length for the domestic pig is ?
114 days
The normal gestation length for a cat or dog is ?
60-65 days
What is the recommended acclimation period for rodents to recover from the stress of shipment ?
48 hours
Scientific name for laboratory mouse is ?
Mus musculus
What direction should the room air pressure be in a surgical suite ?
Positive
Scientific name for domestic pig ?
Sus porcellus
Scientific name for golden Syrian hamster ?
Mesocricetus auratus
The genus and species of the rhesus monkey is ?
Macaca mulatta
Mouse with the genotype AaBBcc has which of the following phenotypes ?
Albino
Which of the following genuses is not covered under the Animal Welfare Act?
Mus
What type of sterilization method is used when surgical instruments are placed into an instrument tray filled with CIDEX ?
COLD
Which of the following is the correct order of the canine digestive tract after the stomach ?
Duodenum,jejunum,ileum,cecum,colon
H20 supplies offered to animals that are immunocompromised should be?
Autoclaved , chlorinated or acidified .
Guinea pig gestation is approximately ?
59-72 days
Average gestation length in sheep and goats is ?
5 months
The normal gestation for a hamster is ?
15-16 days
Scientific name for African clawed frog is ?
Xenopus laevis
The minimum interior or height of a rabbit enclosure must be ?
14 inches
Scientific name for new zealand white rabbit ?
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Scientific name for Mongolian Gerbil is?
Meriones unguiculatus
Another name for mouse plug is ?
Copulatory plug
What is the scientific term for bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes ?
Cyanosis
Sterilized surgical packs wrapped in paper are considered sterile for ?
6 months
Supplies or instruments sealed in special plastic wrappers are sterile for ?
24 days
If the genes for cost color in a Guinea Pig are identical the animal is said to be :
Homozygous for cost color
Which of the following symbols is used to indicate an inbred strain ?
/
What symbol is used to indicate an outbred stock ?
:
What is NOT one of the four stages of the females estrous cycle ?
Mataestrus
Gestation length for rabbit ?
31-33 days
Intraperitoneal means ?
Into the abdominal cavity
In a rodent-breeding colony, which type of breeding scheme should be used to obtain minimal heterozygosity in the shortest period of time. ?
Inbreeding
What is a direct cost ?
Animal husbandry
What is the best method to create an induced immunodeficiency animal model ?
Irradiation
What is the scientific term used to describe the collection of a sterile urine sample from the bladder ?
Cystocentesis
Scientific name for the Mongolian Gerbil ?
Meriones unguiculatus
Which of the following is a breed of domestic swine ?
Duroc
42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.5 degrees Celsius
42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.5 degrees Celsius
From what direction should horses be approached ?
From the left side,45 degrees at the shoulder
NaCI is the chemical formula for:
Table salt
How is a frog picked up ?
Cradle the frog in your hand with your fingers between and around the frogs legs .
What is a distinguishing feature of most new world monkeys ?
Prehensile tail
What species are brought together only for mating and separated immediately after mating takes place ?
Hamsters and rabbits
42 degrees Celsius is equal to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit .
42 degrees Celsius is equal to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit
When a lot of hydrogen ions present in a solution , the solution is:
Acidic
What does the prefix “ecto” mean?
Outside
How often does estrus occur in the dog ?
At 7-8 month intervals .
The anti -inflammatory drugs ,cortisone,prednisone,and dexamethasone are examples of:
Steroids
What is a inbred strain of rats ?
Lewis
The period of time for acclimation and conditioning is usually ?
72 hours
Farrowing pens are designed for what purpose ?
To prevent a sow from smothering her piglets
What is the scientific name for the pig ?
Sus scrofa
What is a Terris confinement stand used for ?
Standing swine restraint without total immobilization .
What tool is used to remove the scent glands of the goat ?
Debudding iron
If a goat is off feed ,what is the first thing to check ?
Feed or hay
Rambouillet and Oxford are examples of what breed of animal ?
Domestic sheep
