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