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Unit One Exam Flashcards

1
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Identify one way the LATG can contribute to the “planning” function.

A

By contributing an assessment of the caging and equipment needs

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Which of the following best describes the skill of “organizing”?
A- looking at the “whole picture”
B- establishing a structure
C- allocating resources
D- assessing resources
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B- establishing a structure

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What is a key element that can make workload allocation successful?
A- Organize the workload using good management principles
B- communicate to the staff the reasons behind the workload allocation
C- monitor to determine how well the workload division meets the needs of the unit
D- all of the above

A

D- all of the above

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Which of the following skills allows managers to allocate a reasonable amount of time for the performance of tasks?
A- technical skills
B- conceptual skills
C- communication skills
D- people skills
A

A- technical skills

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In which level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs would you place giving an employee a plaque to recognize exceptional performance?

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Esteem needs

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Which of the following is a component of effective time management?
A- helping employees set personal goals
B- estimating the time and resources needed to meet the goals
C- extending the employees worked day
D- all of the above

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B- estimating the time and resources needed to meet the goals

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What is generally the best way to ensure that the facility is at Fred every day while keeping the budget in check?

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Use a rotating weekend and holiday duty system

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What is the first step in developing training project using the ADDIE model for training?

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Analyze

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The ability to perform a procedure to an acceptable standard is know as:

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Competency

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A good approach in inventory control is to:
A- order supplies on a regular schedule, such as on the first Monday of every month
B- always buy in large quantities to get the best price
C- keep a good balance what is bought and what is used
D- wait until the supplies are used up before reordering

A

C- keep a good balance between what is bought and what is used

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Which of the following pieces of equipment regularly found in an animal facility require regular recertification?
A- washer and dryers used to clean surgical drapes
B- refrigerators used to store samples for the veterinary diagnostic laboratory
C- Biosafety cabinets in the procedures area
D- the safe used to store controlled substances

A

C- Biosafety cabinets in the procedures area

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How are per diem rates set to recover costs associated with housing animals?

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Divide the accumulated costs by the total units of service

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When preparing a budget, what is the most accurate starting point for planning expenses?

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Expenses from the previous year

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Which option for adding animal housing space generally has the lowest construction cost?
A- using a prefabricated modular facility
B- renovating an animal facility
C- building a new satellite facility
D- converting a laboratory space to animal housing

A

A- using a prefabricated modular facility

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In a large facility, who generally coordinates the the purchase of animals?

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The centralized veterinary service department

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Which of the following costs is designated as a direct cost?
A- protocol review expenditures
B- the cost of animal husbandry activities
C- general and administrative costs
D- all of the above

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B- the centralized veterinary service department

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Which of the following is an element of a facility evaluation to determine what types of disasters could affect the facility?
A- the facility location
B- the number of staff working in the facility
C- the amount of insurance necessary to cover losses
D- staff notification procedures

A

A- the facility location

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Which of the following groups does NOT generally play a role in developing the anima, facility’s security plan?
A- health and safety office
B- grants and programs office
C- media office
D- human relations office
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B- grants and programs office

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Which of the following facilities is generally thought to be at a lower risk of being targeted by animal rights activists?
A- facility where surgical procedures are done on infant animals
B- facility housing nonhuman primates
C- facility housing fish and amphibians
D- facility where stem cell research is conducted

A

C- facility housing fish and amphibians

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What is a procedure for maintaining facility security?
A- limit the number of entrances into the facility
B- screen all prospective employees
C- maintain surveillance on any employee who complains about an animal welfare issue
D- avoids any media exposure

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B- screen all prospective employees

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21
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Installing emergency equipment would be considered part of which disaster planning steps?

A

Prepare

22
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What is the number one priority in an emergency?

A

The safety of the staff

23
Q

All staff should be trained in ______ and ______ as part of a general disaster plan.

A

The use of fire extinguishers ; basic first aid

24
Q

Which of the following animals are covered under the Animal Welfare Act?
A- mice of the genus Mus and rats of the genus Rattus bred for research
B- farm animals intended for use in agricultural research
C- rabbits
D- Fish used for research

A

C- rabbits

25
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Which of the following are mandated by the Animal Welfare Act and it amendments?
A- establishment of an IACUC
B- training of all animal care personnel
C- information on how to report deficiencies in animal care
D- all of the above

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D- all of the above

26
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Which regulatory agencies codify GLPs for laboratory studies?
A- FDA
B- EPA
C- OECD
D- all of the above
A

D- all of the above

27
Q

How does the IACUC become aware of noncompliance?
A- the lab reports the incidents to the IACUC
B- through The IACUC’s continuing review or the Post Approval Monitoring Program
C- through the report of a third party, including anonymous reports
D- all of the above

A

D- all of the above

28
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To be compliant with OLAW, how often should the IACUC review the institution’s program for the care and use of animals?

A

Every 6 months

29
Q

In facilities housing nonhuman primates, special considerations must be documents for which animals?

A

Animals whose activity is restricted

30
Q

Which statement best describes AAALAC’s program status evaluation?
A- it is conducted every 2 years
B- it is a confidential peer review process
C- it is conducted by federal inspectors
D- any deficiency is put in writing and provided to USDA

A

B- it is a confidential peer review process

31
Q

What best describes controlled substances?
A- drugs that are highly toxic
B- drugs that have limited therapeutic value
C- drugs that have the potential of being addictive
D- drugs that are only available in limited amounts

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C- drugs that have the potential of being addictive

32
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What document provides standards for the humane transport of laboratory animals?

A

The AWA Regulations

33
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That is TRUE about post-approval monitoring (PAM)?
A- there are specific regulatory requirements for PAM
B- it can help researchers identify potential compliance issues
C- it evaluates time management of employees
D- the IACUC is not involved in PAM

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B- it can help researchers identify potential compliance issues

34
Q

Which if the following is TRUE about feed?
A- feed should be stored away from excessive heat
B- feed bags should be checked for tears or water damage
C- feed should be used before it’s expiration date
D- all of the above

A

D- all of the above

35
Q

Which organism can be detected by an anal tape test?

A

Syphacia

36
Q

When monitoring the effectiveness of the autoclave cycle , where should the envelope containing paper strips or plastic vials of spores be placed?

A

In the middle of the densest and largest load

37
Q

Levels of light photo intensity above 75 foot-candles can cause retinal damage in which laboratory animals?

A

Albino animals

38
Q

What is the main goal of maintaining sentinels in animal room?

A

To allow the detection of pathogens affecting the colony

39
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Which if the following characteristics does NOT apply to sentinel animals?
A- they should be immunocompetent
B- they should be at least 8 to 12 weeks old
C- they should be initially free of the agent being tested
D- they should be housed using microisolation caging

A

D- they should be housed using microisolation caging

40
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Which factor does NOT increase a rodent’s susceptibility to infectious, toxic, and other harmful, agents?
A- environmental enrichment
B- elevated temperature
C- increased humidity
D- high ammonia concentrations
A

A- environmental enrichment

41
Q

What is the first step in developing an occupational health and safety program?

A

Identify the types of hazards present in the facility

42
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Which of the following materials or chemicals does NOT represent a flammable hazard?
A- alcohol
B- diethyl ether
C- electrical equipment
D- liquid nitrogen
A

D- liquid nitrogen

43
Q

Which of the following is the typical profile of someone who develops a laboratory animal allergy (LAA)?
A- an older worker who has worked in the field for 10 or more years without developing allergies
B- a worker in his/her twenties with less than 3 years of occupational contact and allergies to plants or foods
C- a woman in the second trimester of pregnancy
D- a worker who has an immunosuppressive disease

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B- a worker in his/her twenties with less than 3 years of occupational contact and allergies to plants or foods

44
Q

Which if the following best describes zoonoses?
A- diseases of exotic animals often found in zoos
B- a type of animal restraint that uses a ring inserted in the cartilage on the nose
C- infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans
D- a group of infectious agents that affect multiple species of animals

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C- infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans

45
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Which of the following is used to represent an estimate of the reasonable level of a chemical to which a worker can be exposed without adverse effects?
A- maximum allowable limit
B- threshold limit value
C- safe threshold level
D- maximum exposure limit
A

B- threshold limit value

46
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What ABSL level should be used when working with an agent whose risk of transmission is unknown?

A

4

47
Q

What is the best way to protect the technician from exposure to aerosolized infectious agents?

A

Performing the work in a Class III BSC

48
Q

“Heavy particles that travel only a few centimeters in the air” best describes which type of ionizing radiation?

A

Alpha particles

49
Q

What do the “N”, “R”, and “P” in the description of respirators refer to?

A

The respirator’s filter resistance to oil in aerosol

50
Q

If you originally have 10 grams of a radioisotope that has a half-life of 2 years, how much of the radioisotope will remain in 6 years?

A

1.25 grams

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