The Guide Flashcards
Which statement about nonhuman primate housing is false?
A: Cage height should be sufficient for the animals to comfortably stand erect with their feet on the floor.
B: Because of their aggressive nature, nonhuman primates should usually be singly housed.
C: Plans for environmental and psychological enrichment for nonhuman primates should be developed and implemented.
D: For brachiating species cage height should be such that an animal can, when fully extended, swing from the cage ceiling without having its feet touch the floor.
B: Because of their aggressive nature, nonhuman primates should usually be singly housed.
what is the best definition of a laboratory animal as defined by the Guide?
A: Any warm-blooded animal produced for or used in research, testing, or teaching.
B: Any animal produced for or used in research, testing, or teaching.
C: Any invertebrate animal produced for or used in research, testing, or teaching,
D: Any vertebrate animal produced for or used in research, testing, or teaching.
D: Any vertebrate animal produced for or used in research, testing, or teaching.
What type of drug must be used with neuromuscular blocking agents?
A: Anticonvulsant
B: General Anesthetic
C: Antipyretic
D: Sedative of tranquilizer
B: General Anesthetic
Areas for quarantine, hazardous substance studies, and nonhuman primate rooms should be kept at _________ Pressure.
A: Atmospheric
B: Neutral
C: Postive
D: Negative
D: Negative
What word does the Guide use to express a strong recommendation to animal care and use programs?
A: May
B: Might
C: Must
D: Should
D: Should
Which action is an example of refinement?
A: Using 20 zebrafish per group instead of 20 rabbits.
B: Testing a drug in tissue culture instead of in mice.
C: Using fewer rabbits per group while obtaining the same level of statistical significance
D: Changing a postoperative analgesic from one that lasts 6 hours to one that lasts for 12 hours.
D: Changing a postoperative analgesic from one that lasts 6 hours to one that lasts for 12 hours.
What is not a function of the IACUC?
A: To review and approve animal use protocols
B: To review concerns involving the humane care and use of the laboratory animals
C: To inspect the animals facilities
D: To develop standard operating procedures for animal care husbandry staff.
D: To develop standard operating procedures for animal care husbandry staff.
Which statement about multiple survival surgical procedures on a single animal is TRUE?
A: The Animal Welfare Regulations allow for the interpretation of a “major” surgery to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the IACUC.
B: The Guide’s requirement that multiple major survival surgeries must be scientifically justified and included in the IACUC-approved protocol only applies to non-rodent mammals.
C: When USDA-covered species are used, the Animal Welfare Regulations’ definition of “major” surgery takes precedence.
D: The Guide’s definition of “major” surgery is rigid, and does not provide for any interpretation by the veterinarian or IACUC.
A: The Animal Welfare Regulations allow for the interpretation of a “major” surgery to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the IACUC.
Social animals should be housed___________
A: Singly, yet able to touch other animals.
B: Singly, yet able to see and hear other animals.
C: In the largest groups possible.
D: In pairs or groups.
D: In pairs or groups.
What is recommended for controlling noise in an animal facility ?
A: Attach sound-attenuating foam to the walls of an animal room.
B: Locate the cage wash facility next to housing areas.
C: Install double-door vestibules in noisy areas
D: Place fire alarm sirens in each animal room
C: Install double-door vestibules in noisy areas
Which category of drugs relieves pain?
A: Analgesics
B: Sedatives
C: Anxiolytics
D: Neuromuscular blocking drugs
A: Analgesics
For animals housed outdoors, any shelters provided to them should be:
A: Shoveled out daily.
B: Large enough to accommodate all the animals.
C: Painted regularly
D: Located near a water trough
D: Located near a water trough
Which animals are recommended to have the same minimum cager height according to the Guide?
A: Rats and guinea pigs
B: Guinea pigs and rabbits
C: Rabbits and cats
D: Mice and hamsters
A: Rats and guinea pigs
What does the Guide suggest doing to help animals avoid cold stress?
A: House as many animals as possible in one cage so that they can huddle together.
B: Raise the temperature in the room to the upper limit of the animals’ thermo-neutral zone.
C: Provide animals with nesting materials or shelters
D: Place electric heaters in the room when it becomes too cold.
C: Provide animals with nesting materials or shelters
Which statement about an HVAC system is FALSE?
A: Each institution’s HVAC system should maintain each room’s temperature by +/- 5℃.
B: Air intakes that remove air from the outside should be located away from vehicles and equipment that generate exhaust fumes.
C: Temperature is best regulated by having a separate thermostat control in each animal holding room.
D: The HVAC system should maintain the relative humidity in the 30-70% range.
B: Air intakes that remove air from the outside should be located away from vehicles and equipment that generate exhaust fumes.
