Review Questions Flashcards
how many IACUC members are required by the AWR, enforced by the USDA?
3
if an animal was used in teaching, research, experiments, or tests causing pain or distress to the animals, for which appropriate anesthetic analgesic, or tranquilizing drugs were used, what USDA pain category would this describe?
D
How many pain categories descriptions are used by the USDA for reporting purposes?
4
how often do the PHS policy and the AWR require the IACUC to conduct inspections of the animal facilities and study areas?
at least every 6 months
although not a regulation, the Guide has regulatory authority in institutions conducting what type of activities?
PHS supported
which word is used in the Guide to describe animal care program aspects that are considered essential or imperative to proper humane care and use of laboratory animals?
must
how often does AALAC conduct inspections of accredited institutions?
every 3 years
in addition to the federal, state, and local laws of regulations, what two documents are used by AALAC in the US to evaluate institutions for accreditation?
The Guide and The Ag Guide
how often must the controlled substance inventory list be updated?
every 2 years
which of the following is false about decentralized management program?
each department that uses animals is managed by one supervising department
what type of costs are associated with a specific research project?
direct
the actions taken to assure that laboratory animals are treated according to high ethical and scientific standards are referred to as animal welfare
false - ethical
if a researcher substitutes an animal with a lower sentient species, which of the 3Rs is being applied?
replacement
what is an example of refinement?
using less painful procedures
which of the following statements is false in regards to ethics and animal research?
regulatory mandates, institutional policies, and animal use protocols with provide all the guidance needed to make ethical decisions about animal wellbeing
what makes purified water harmful to aquatic species
improper mineral balance
which water condition results in water flowing out of an amphibians body?
excessive salt concentration
which of the following is used to remove chloramines from an aquatic system?
carbon filter
what effect does UV light have that limits the ability of microorganisms to survive?
mutations in DNA
which factor would encourage tank algae growth?
strong lighting
what is relative humidity?
the percentage of the maximum amount of water that can be held in the air at a given temperature
what instrument measures relative humidity?
hygrometer
which of the following will reduce, but not eliminate, the number of microorganisms?
sanitizer
which of the following destroys or inactivates microorganisms, but does not eliminate spores?
disinfectant
which of the following statements in false about phenolics
they are effective on plastic
which of the following is true about formaldehyde
it degrades in the presence of light and air
what is a drawback of dry heat sterilization?
all of the above
why should the manufacturer’s recommendations for temperature for a specific chemical not be exceeded?
it may cause an evaporation of some components in the formula
which of the following is false about autoclaving?
it sterilizes the same as unpressurized boiling water
what do cornified epithelial cells contain that inhibit dehydration?
water insoluble proteins
what is anestrus?
long periods were the animal isn’t in estrus.
where are erythrocytes primarily produced?
bone marrow
what is muscle tone?
a mild contracted state
where does fermentation take place in ruminents?
rumen
what is the basic function unit of the kidney?
nephron
what is true about artificial insemination?
semen is placed into the reproductive tract of the female.
what are two types of connective tissue in the vertebrate skeleton?
bone and cartilage
what causes the lymph to move through the lymphatic system?
skeletal muscle contractions
what is the pancreas responsible for regulating?
blood glucose
what endocrine glad is called the master gland?
pituitary gland
a cage that is 30 cm in length is how long in inches?
11.8 inches
what does SID mean?
once per day
how do you check the needle length for a gastric gavage procedures
measure the needle from the corner of the mouth to the sternum, at the xiphoid process
which of the follow statements is FALSE about arterial and venous catherization?
venous catherization often requires general anesthesia
which of the following does not affect the duration of imaging studies
whether or not documentation is required
what type of forceps are designed to clamp onto bleeding tissue with a severed blood vessel
hemostatic
which method of sterilization can be used for items that are sensitive to high heat or humidity?
gas sterilization
how many strokes does each surface of the arm receive when scrubbing for surgery?
10
what is sterility
a state in which NO living microorganisms are present
why is female urinary catheterization more difficult than with the male?
the orifice is difficult to visualize.
what is the term for the spreading of a malignant tumor to other areas of the body?
metastasis
which type of disease has a sudden onset and may have deaths with few or no previous clinical signs
peracute
which term refers to unregulated and disorganized production of cells that cause cancer?
neoplasm
which of the following is true about the B virus in monkeys?
there may be no symptoms.
Although not a regulation, the Guide has regulatory authority in institutions conducting what kind of activities?
Public Health Service (PHS)
who is exempt from participating in the animal care training program
no one
true or false: the actions taken to assure that laboratory animals are treated according to high ethical and scientific standards are referred to as animal welfare
false
if a researcher substitutes an animal with a lower sentient species, which of the 3Rs is being applied?
replacement
true or false: regulatory mandates, institutional policies, and animal use protocols will provide all the guidance needed to make ethical decisions about animal wellbeing
false
What is the best equation you have for dose calculations?
y = weight x dose / concentration
How early can you see zebrafish internal structures?
3 days
what is not a method of dechlorinating water?
adding buffering chemicals
what biosafety level contains indigenous organisms that pose a moderate risk of disease?
2
what is not found in the dermal layer?
cornified epithelium
what are two types of connective tissue in the vertebrate skeleton
bone and cartilage
what causes lymph to move through the lymphatic system?
skeletal muscle contractions
what does the thyroid gland regulate?
metabolic rate and calcium utilization
what is the process called when fertilized eggs or embryos are taken from a female and implanted into another female who has been tested and found free of pathogens?
rederivation
what is the term for the amount of drug administered at one time?
dose
what statement is false about maintaining sterility?
gowns should be shaken out before donning
