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1
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What does the acronym IACUC stand for?

A

Institutional animal care and use committee

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What do we call diseases that infect both animals and man?

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Zoonoses

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3
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1 cc = ___ ml

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1 ml

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The USDA requires that this document accompany dogs cats and nonhuman primates when they are transported.

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Health certificate

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What is the term for a person serving on an IACUC who is not associated with the institution?

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Non-affiliated, lay ,or community member

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What document is used as a guide for appropriate methods of euthanasia?

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Report of the AVMA panel on euthanasia

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7
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AAALAC conducts site visits every —- years

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three years

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8
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USDA tags for dogs and cats must be kept how long after a study is completed?

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One year

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9
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What infectious agent is the cause of “snuffles” in rabbits ?

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Pasteurella multocida

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10
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The destruction of all organisms on an object is referred to as :

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Sterilization

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11
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——– pathology is the study of the structure of diseased tissues .

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Anatomical

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12
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What is the term used to describe the study of birth defects ?

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Teratology

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13
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The process which reduces the number of pathogenic organisms on an object to a harmless level is known as:

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Disinfection

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14
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EDTA is a anticoagulant with a —— stopper in the glass tube ?

A

Purple

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15
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Which of the following tests can be used to determine abnormal liver function ?

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ALT & AST

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16
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What term is used to describe the breakdown or splitting open of a surgical incision ?

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Dehiscence

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17
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Which of the following is the correct formula for the conversion of Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees ?

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C=5/9 (F-32)

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18
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If the cagewash temperature is 210 degrees F. What is this temperature on the Celsius scale ?

A

99 degrees C

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19
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Which of the following are considered types of acute toxicity tests ?

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LD50 & Draize test

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20
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An animal room, which uses special cages and procedures such as autoclaved food,bedding,and cages,is considered what type of animal room?

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Barrier

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21
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What does the acronymn PCR stand for ?

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Polymerase chain reaction

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22
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What color is air in the lungs of a normal animal on a x-ray?

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Black

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23
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The function of capillaries are to?

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Deliver oxygen to the tissues

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24
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The function of veins are to?

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Bring blood back to the heart

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25
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Which of the following is not a section of the ruminant stomach ?

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Reticulomasum

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26
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The primary function of this group of cells is to fight infection ?

A

Leukocytes

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27
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Which of the following are the most common local anesthetics given by injection ?

A

Xylocaine & Marcaine

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28
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IACUC is required to inspect facilities every ?

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6 months

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29
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Which of the following routes of administration is the slowest in terms of rate of absorption ?

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Intradermal

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30
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In terms of rate of absorption , which of the following is in the correct order from fastest to slowest ?

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IP>IM>SQ>ID

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31
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Which location should an intraperitoneal injection be given to avoid all of the major abdominal organs ?

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Lower right quadrant of the abdomen

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32
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Retro-orbital injection and cardiac puncture should be performed with the animal under ?

A

General anesthesia

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33
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Which of the following species does not have nucleated red blood cells ?

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Fox squirrel

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34
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The insertion of a small plastic tube into a body cavity,duct,or vessel is known as ?

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Cannulation

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35
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HEPA stands for ?

A

High Efficiency Particulate Air

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36
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Which of the following is not an anticoagulant ?

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Silver nitrate

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37
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The unique anatomy of their stomach prevents these animals from vomiting ?

A

Horses and Rats

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38
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What does BSL stand for ?

A

Biosaftey levels

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39
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The “true stomach “ in ruminants is known as the ?

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Abomasum

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40
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Which of the following is not considered a common method of sterilization in an animal facility ?

A

Contact

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41
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Which term can also be used to describe a “germfree” animal ?

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Axenic

42
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Which of the following homozygous conditions prevents the gene expression of any cost color, resulting in an albino mouse ?

A

cc

43
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The Normal gestation for the rabbit is how many days ?

A

31-33

44
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Intraperitoneal means ?

A

Into the abdominal cavity

45
Q

Any living thing which can carry a disease is known as a ?

A

Vector

46
Q

The normal gestation length for the domestic pig is ?

A

114 days

47
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The normal gestation length for a cat or dog is ?

A

60-65 days

48
Q

What is the recommended acclimation period for rodents to recover from the stress of shipment ?

A

48 hours

49
Q

Scientific name for laboratory mouse is ?

A

Mus musculus

50
Q

What direction should the room air pressure be in a surgical suite ?

A

Positive

51
Q

Scientific name for domestic pig ?

A

Sus porcellus

52
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Scientific name for golden Syrian hamster ?

A

Mesocricetus auratus

53
Q

The genus and species of the rhesus monkey is ?

A

Macaca mulatta

54
Q

Mouse with the genotype AaBBcc has which of the following phenotypes ?

A

Albino

55
Q

Which of the following genuses is not covered under the Animal Welfare Act?

A

Mus

56
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What type of sterilization method is used when surgical instruments are placed into an instrument tray filled with CIDEX ?

A

COLD

57
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Which of the following is the correct order of the canine digestive tract after the stomach ?

A

Duodenum,jejunum,ileum,cecum,colon

58
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H20 supplies offered to animals that are immunocompromised should be?

A

Autoclaved , chlorinated or acidified .

59
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Guinea pig gestation is approximately ?

A

59-72 days

60
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Average gestation length in sheep and goats is ?

A

5 months

61
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The normal gestation for a hamster is ?

A

15-16 days

62
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Scientific name for African clawed frog is ?

A

Xenopus laevis

63
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The minimum interior or height of a rabbit enclosure must be ?

A

14 inches

64
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Scientific name for new zealand white rabbit ?

A

Oryctolagus cuniculus

65
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Scientific name for Mongolian Gerbil is?

A

Meriones unguiculatus

66
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Another name for mouse plug is ?

A

Copulatory plug

67
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What is the scientific term for bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes ?

A

Cyanosis

68
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Sterilized surgical packs wrapped in paper are considered sterile for ?

A

6 months

69
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Supplies or instruments sealed in special plastic wrappers are sterile for ?

A

24 days

70
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If the genes for cost color in a Guinea Pig are identical the animal is said to be :

A

Homozygous for cost color

71
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Which of the following symbols is used to indicate an inbred strain ?

A

/

72
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What symbol is used to indicate an outbred stock ?

A

:

73
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What is NOT one of the four stages of the females estrous cycle ?

A

Mataestrus

74
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Gestation length for rabbit ?

A

31-33 days

75
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Intraperitoneal means ?

A

Into the abdominal cavity

76
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In a rodent-breeding colony, which type of breeding scheme should be used to obtain minimal heterozygosity in the shortest period of time. ?

A

Inbreeding

77
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What is a direct cost ?

A

Animal husbandry

78
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What is the best method to create an induced immunodeficiency animal model ?

A

Irradiation

79
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What is the scientific term used to describe the collection of a sterile urine sample from the bladder ?

A

Cystocentesis

80
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Scientific name for the Mongolian Gerbil ?

A

Meriones unguiculatus

81
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Which of the following is a breed of domestic swine ?

A

Duroc

82
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42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.5 degrees Celsius

A

42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.5 degrees Celsius

83
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From what direction should horses be approached ?

A

From the left side,45 degrees at the shoulder

84
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NaCI is the chemical formula for:

A

Table salt

85
Q

How is a frog picked up ?

A

Cradle the frog in your hand with your fingers between and around the frogs legs .

86
Q

What is a distinguishing feature of most new world monkeys ?

A

Prehensile tail

87
Q

What species are brought together only for mating and separated immediately after mating takes place ?

A

Hamsters and rabbits

88
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42 degrees Celsius is equal to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit .

A

42 degrees Celsius is equal to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit

89
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When a lot of hydrogen ions present in a solution , the solution is:

A

Acidic

90
Q

What does the prefix “ecto” mean?

A

Outside

91
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How often does estrus occur in the dog ?

A

At 7-8 month intervals .

92
Q

The anti -inflammatory drugs ,cortisone,prednisone,and dexamethasone are examples of:

A

Steroids

93
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What is a inbred strain of rats ?

A

Lewis

94
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The period of time for acclimation and conditioning is usually ?

A

72 hours

95
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Farrowing pens are designed for what purpose ?

A

To prevent a sow from smothering her piglets

96
Q

What is the scientific name for the pig ?

A

Sus scrofa

97
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What is a Terris confinement stand used for ?

A

Standing swine restraint without total immobilization .

98
Q

What tool is used to remove the scent glands of the goat ?

A

Debudding iron

99
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If a goat is off feed ,what is the first thing to check ?

A

Feed or hay

100
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Rambouillet and Oxford are examples of what breed of animal ?

A

Domestic sheep

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