Unit 1 Review

Question 1

What best describes “organizing”?

Answer 1

Establishing a structure

Question 2

Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility?

Answer 2

The manager in collaboration with the veterinarians and senior scientific staff

Question 3

What purpose do subsidies serve?

Answer 3

•To reduce costs to run the facility

Question 4

Who is responsible for providing security-related training to all staff in an animal facility?

Answer 4

•The animal facility’s veterinary and supervisory staff

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a good security measure?

Answer 5

•Limit public outreach

Question 6

Which document states that an animal facility must develop a disaster plan?

Answer 6

Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of disaster response?

Answer 7

•Backing up important computer files

Question 8

How often should a research facility using regulated species update their USDA registration?

Answer 8

•Every 3 years

Question 9

How often must the PHS Assurance be resubmitted?

Answer 9

•Every 5 years

Question 10

Which documents would NOT be accessible through FOIA?

Answer 10

•Husbandry logs

Question 11

Which statement best describes AAALAC’s program status evaluation?

Answer 11

•It is a confidential peer review process.

Question 12

Who makes unannounced facility inspections at least once a year?

Answer 12

•Veterinary medical officers from APHIS

Question 13

According to Federal law, which controlled substances must DEA registrants store in a securely locked cabinet?

Answer 13

•Schedules II through V

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT included in the general provisions of the GLP regulations?

Answer 14

•Sterilization procedures

Question 15

Which organization has developed standards and guidelines to help prevent the transmission of zoonoses through importation of animals?

Answer 15

•The World Organization for Animal Health

Question 16

Where should a laboratory animal technologist obtain specific information regarding regulations on the transport of research animals?

Answer 16

•The regulatory documents

Question 17

Which agency is responsible for issuing permits for importing or exporting wild species?

Answer 17

•The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)

Question 18

What is the most important component of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) right-to-know program?

Answer 18

•Employee training and information program

Question 19

Along with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, who administers the licensees of nuclear material?

Answer 19

•Agreement States

Question 20

When a report of noncompliance is deemed by OLAW to be a violation of the Animal Welfare Act, who does OLAW inform?

Answer 20

•United States Department of Agriculture

Question 21

Which pinworm infection can be detected by a tape test?

Answer 21

•Syphacia

Question 22

A postmortem cecal exam is used to detect which species?

Answer 22

Aspiculuris

Question 23

A good way to screen the health status of incoming animals is to:

Answer 23

•request several extra animals from the vendor to use for health screening.

Question 24

Which technique is most used to detect Helicobacter spp.?

Answer 24

•Polymerase chain reaction

Question 25

Which test eliminates the need for the animal to have antibodies to the infectious agent?

Answer 25

•PCR rodent infectious agent (PRIA)

Question 26

Which type of bedding is required in GLP studies?

Answer 26

•Certified

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT provided by data obtained from microbial monitoring?

Answer 27

•Confirmation of the validity of study results

Question 28

Light levels of _______ foot-candles at _______ meter(s) above the floor are adequate for most routine care procedures.

Answer 28

•30, 1

Question 29

Statistics show that about ____ % of the people who work with laboratory animals develop allergic symptoms.

Answer 29

•44

Question 30

Work with moderate risk agents that are associated with human diseases of varying severity should be performed at what ABSL level?

Answer 30

2

Question 31

Which article of personal protective equipment would NOT be necessary when processing waste in an autoclave in a basic containment laboratory?

Answer 31

•Face shield

Question 32

When charging for services by time and materials, how are total labor costs calculated?

Answer 32

An hourly rate is multiplied by the number of service hours provided over a period of time

Question 33

Who is responsible for ensuring that individuals who work inside the facility know what to do in the event that a security breach occurs?

Answer 33

the facility manager

Question 34

Repairing the facility after a disaster would be considered part of which of the disaster planning steps?

Answer 34

recover

Question 35

Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act?

Answer 35

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Question 36

How often should a research facility using regulated species update their USDA registration?

Answer 36

Every 3 years

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT included in semiannual IACUC reports and recommendations as required by the USDA?

Answer 37

Quality assurance records

Question 38

How often must the PHS Assurance be resubmitted?

Answer 38

Every 5 years

Question 39

What provides standards for the humane transport of laboratory animals?

Answer 39

Animal Welfare Act

Question 40

What institutional office generally has the responsibility for monitoring the handling of radioactive materials in the laboratory?

Answer 40

Radiation Safety Officer

Question 41

What is NOT defined as medical waste?

Answer 41

Mops used to wash floors in quarantine rooms

Question 42

Sentinel animals should be at least what age?

Answer 42

8-12 weeks

Question 43

What animal would be best to use as a sentinel in a room housing a mouse colony?

Answer 43

4-month old mouse