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UNIT 1 Flashcards

1
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Bioexclusion Air pressure ?

A

positive

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2
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A sheep should never be grasped or pulled by the wool ? True or False

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True

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3
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When adjusting automatic water for pigs, the water nipple should be positioned just below ?

A

1 inch below the shoulders height

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4
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What do gerbils use for territorial markings and pup identification?

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Ventral Marking Gland

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5
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What Method is preferred for Sanitizing the primary enclosure of Amphibians ?

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Manual scrubbing and adequate Rinsing followed by heat sterilization

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6
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New Born pigs are sensitive to what ?

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Cold climate, an extra heat source or lamp may be placed in the pen

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7
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Solution for Rat incisors that have failed to wear down ?

A

Periodic Clipping

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8
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Term for Male and Female Guinee pigs ?

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Boar and Sow

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9
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What is Unusual about Gerbil Mating ?

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They only mate with same partner for life.

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10
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How should a bird be released ?

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Place the animal on the floor of the pen and withdraw your hands

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11
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Removal of the distal Tip Wing is called ?

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Pinioning ( only one wing should be pinioned)

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12
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A permanent change in an inherited or genetic factors is called ?

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Mutation

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13
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After feeding amphibians live feed, why should techs leave the room ?

A

They may be distracted from feeding if they detect movement outside their enclosure.

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14
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What does genetic engineering mean ?

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Genes of these animals were manipulated and transferred into an animal

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15
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Specific Gravity conductivity and Salinity meaning ?

A

The Amount of dissolved salts and minerals

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16
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Amino acids join together to form ?

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Proteins

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17
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What does 14:10 light schedule mean ?

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14 hours of light and 10 hours of Darkness

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18
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Major survival surgery includes any procedure conducted under anesthesia ? True or False

A

False

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19
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Carbs are stored in the body as ?

A

Glycogen

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20
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First thing to check when rabbits stop eating ?

A

Water supply

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21
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What type of animal may have digestive problems because they lack bacteria in the intestines ?

A

Germ Free

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22
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With CO_2 Euthanasia the source of gas should be generated from ?

A

Compressed gas cylinder

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23
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Cellophane Tape is used for ?

A

Detecting parasites in the intestinal tract

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24
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Why are sheep , goats and cattle called Ruminants ?

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Animals that have 4 compartmental stomachs

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25
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Distinguished feature of a new world monkey ?

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Have a broad flat nose , nostril , open in an outward direction, Prehensile Tail

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26
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What organization does NOT provide details or regulations regarding transportation of animals ?

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FDA

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27
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Storing animal feed less than 21’ degrees celsius is recommended ? true or false

A

True

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28
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The majority of Poikilothermic lab animals are ?

A

Fish and Aquatic Amphibians

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29
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Who is responsible for formal on the job training ?

A

The institution

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30
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If you give an animal a drug treatment, where should you record it ?

A

Animal Health Record. ( drug name , amount given, date , time)

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31
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Gestation Period of Rats ?

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21-23 days

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32
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When handling Gerbils you must be cautious because they have a tendency to ?

A

Jump

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33
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Which of the following is particularly important for horses ?

A

Exercise

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34
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Functions of the IACUC ?

A

Inspecting animal facilities

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35
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Who administers the animal welfare regulations ?

A

(APHIS) Animal plant health and safety USDA

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36
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3 Main types of holding system for fish ?

A

Closed, recirculating and flow through

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37
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NHP Virus and Disease

A

Virus - Herpes / Disease - Tuberculosis

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38
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Hamsters are virtually tailless is this True or false ?

A

True

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39
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What is an engineering standard ?

A

A guideline that specifies in detail a method or technique for achieving a desired outcome

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40
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How does the guide describe a policy?

A

A practical statement of collective wisdom

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41
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Guides of definition of “should” ?

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Strong recommendation

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42
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Characteristics in most female birds ?

A

Only the left ovary and oviduct are functional

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43
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If a carcass will be Necropsied, where should it be stored until the necropsy can be performed ?

A

Refrigeration

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44
Q

AWA and AWR cover ?

A

AWA covers animals and AWR covers individuals vets, I.O, IACUC

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45
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Animals covered by the AWA ?

A

Hamsters, Guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, NHP

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46
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What is used to disinfect water ?

A

Chlorine and chloramine

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47
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IACUC must perform semi annual inspections of facility ? true or false

A

True

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48
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A solution with a PH of 6 is slightly ?

A

Acidic

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49
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of appropriate maternal behavior ?

A

Defecating in one corner of the cage

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50
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A fertilized egg is called ?

A

Zygote

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51
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The process of determining the cause of disease in an animal is called ?

A

Diagnosis

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52
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which is NOT a common route of administration for anesthesia ?

A

Oral

53
Q

Often used before anesthetic administration to reduce the amount of anesthetic needed to produce anesthesia ?

A

Tranquilizers

54
Q

A dealer who breeds their own animals and sells them ?

A

Class A dealer

55
Q

When was the AWA enacted in the US ?

A

1966

56
Q

How many millimeters are in a centimeter ?

A

10

57
Q

Biocontainment Air pressure ?

A

Negative

58
Q

In a disaster situation when should the animals be evacuated ?

A

When doing so doesn’t jeopardize staff

59
Q

How often does (APHIS) inspect the research facility ?

A

At least once a year

60
Q

PHS policy needs 5 members to sit on the IACUC ?

A

Scientist , Vet , Chair , Non Scientist , Unaffiliated member

61
Q

What type of chemical waste product must be removed from fish tanks ?

A

Ammonia

62
Q

A way to permanently identify lab animals other than tattoos ?

A

Ear punching/ tags

63
Q

Medication that kills lice and fleas, such as pyrethrins , are known as ?

A

Insecticides

64
Q

What is a “ Brooder “ used for ?

A

A place where you move your chicks to after incubation

65
Q

Role of quality assurance unit ?

A

To ensure compliance with the GLP “good laboratory practice”

66
Q

Used as Fish identification ?

A

Dye, Elastomers , Fin clipping , transponder

67
Q

Justification for allowing multiple major survival surgeries ?

A

Surgeries related components of a research project

68
Q

When conducting scientific research using Hazardous biologic agents, what publication must be consulted ?

A

Biosafety in microbiological and Bio Laboratories

69
Q

USDA class A dealers provide information that describes ?

A

Genetic and Pathogens status of colonies

70
Q

Which Routine is NOT used to detect microbial infection in animals ?

A

P.E.T scanning

71
Q

According to the AWA which of the following persons is a required member of an IACUC ?

A

Public Member

72
Q

Bony plate that covers the gills of a fish ?

A

Operculum

73
Q

Important guideline when using physical restraints ?

A

Restraints devices are not to be considered normal methods of housing

74
Q

Which statement describes the concept of Refinement ?

A

Strategies that results in procedures that enhance animal well being and minimize pain and Distress

75
Q

Who develops the disaster plan ?

A

Senior management and safety officials

76
Q

One gallon of water weighs ?

A

8.3 pounds

77
Q

1 fluid once equals how many ML ?

A

30

78
Q

According to the AWA what 3 members must sit on the IACUC ?

A

Chair, Vet , Non member

79
Q

According to the guide which member is NOT required on the IACUC

A

Committee Chair

80
Q

Who shares responsibility for ensuring that postoperative surgical care is appropriate for laboratory animals ?

A

P.I and VETs

81
Q

Precocial Meaning
Altricial Meaning ?

A

Fully furred and Eyes open
Born hairless and eyes closed

82
Q

Feed and water bowls for dogs should be sanitized how often ?

A

Once every 2 weeks

83
Q

Who’s involved determining Humane endpoints in a study ?

A

IACUC , VET , P.I

84
Q

INBRED strains of MICE

A

Balb/ Albino , C3H/ Agouti 3 hair colors, C57BL black mouse , DBA oldest inbred , FVB 129

85
Q

INBRED Rats

A

Fisher 344 and Lewis

86
Q

OUTBRED strain of MICE

A

Swiss webster, CD1 , ICR, CFW

87
Q

OUTBRED Rats

A

Wistar , Sprague Dawley , Long Evans

88
Q

Male and Female goats

A

Buck (male)
Doe (female)
Wether (castrated male)

89
Q

Which Warm blooded vertebrate animals are NOT covered /regulated by the animal welfare act ?

A

Rats , Mice and birds

90
Q

What is Radioactivity ?

A

The loss of energy by emission of particles

91
Q

Who submits the animal welfare assurance of compliance for meeting all relevant regulations and standards ?

A

Institution Official

92
Q

Which mandate does NOT cover birds bred for research ?

A

AWA

93
Q

Kittens should offered solid food beginning at what Age ?

A

3-4 weeks

94
Q

To prevent fusion of the pelvic bones, female guinea pigs should be bred before what age ?

A

7 Months

95
Q

Powered mice feed

A

Called Meal , require special feeder, Used for measured feed

96
Q

Horse sexual cycle ?

A

Seasonally Polyestrous

97
Q

What are woodchucks sometimes used to study ?

A

Hibernation

98
Q

Sheep reach puberty at around what ages ?

A

5-7 Months

99
Q

In female Bullfrog , how big is the tympanic membrane ?

A

About the same size of the eye

100
Q

Which of the following species would be mated using separate housing breeding scheme ?

A

Hamsters

101
Q

What is the released of eggs from an ovary called ?

A

Ovulation

102
Q

Breeding scheme, pregnant females removed from male in cages with new Non pregnant females ?

A

Polygamous mating

103
Q

What is applied Research ?

A

Research that attempts to answer practical problems about diseases

104
Q

When can experimental work with animal begin ?

A

When the animals use protocol has been approved by the IACUC

105
Q

You are preparing a 1:3 dilution of substance B, you will use 10ml of substance B what is the final volume ?

A

30ml

106
Q

A solution with a PH of 8 is slightly ?

A

Basic

107
Q

What is the meaning of CO_2 ?

A

One Carbon , 2 Oxygen Atoms

108
Q

How many Centimeters are in a meter ?

A

100

109
Q

Intraperitoneal meaning ?

A

Injecting drugs into the abdominal cavity

110
Q

Enteral Meaning ?

A

Provides the drug directly into the Gastrointestinal tract

111
Q

Which member of the research team is generally the person who determines the length of the quarantine period ?

A

Facility veterinarian

112
Q

Which dealer may breed some animals but also purchase random source animals and resell ?

A

Class B Dealer

113
Q

Which animal must have Vitamin C supplied in its diets ?

A

Guinea pigs

114
Q

Which is NOT a function of Fat ?

A

To provide essential amino acids

115
Q

Cleaning assessment using a RODAC (Replicate organism detection and counting) plate involves ?

A

Microbial growth in a nutrient medium

116
Q

What is the most sensitive method to monitor autoclave effectiveness ?

A

Using a Biological indicator

117
Q

What is NOT true about cleaning animal rooms ?

A

Every animal room should be cleaned once per week

118
Q

If a chemical ends in “CIDE” what kind of chemical is it ?

A

A disinfectant

119
Q

Which facility would have the lowest risk of being targeted ?

A

Facilities housing fish and amphibians

120
Q

What is NOT a requirement of the AWA and AWR that regulations covering housed species must meet ?

A

Participation in AAALAC assessment and accreditation program

121
Q

NOT a tool for restraint commonly used in laboratory Swine ?

A

Bollman cage

122
Q

Where is the ID Tattoo applied on a Pig ?

A

Ear

123
Q

Young Calves can best be cast to the ground by a method called ?

A

Flanking

124
Q

How are ferrets usually identified ?

A

Ear tag or Microchip

125
Q

What feature makes the Hamster an ideal model for studies in research involving tumor and tissue implants ?

A

The lack of Lymphatic vessels in the cheek pouch and an unusual immune system

126
Q

What ID method is not used on Gerbils ?

A

Ear Tattoo

127
Q

Not a common method of Euthanasia for Gerbils ?

A

Intracardiac Injection of potassium chloride

128
Q

To comply with Federal Law, where MUST the disposition of a cat’s carcass be recorded ?

A

The institutions records , including retention of the cats unique ID tag

129
Q

What Laboratory animal can be bred beginning at 6-7 months of age ?

A

Pigs

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