Unit One Exam

Question 1

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

Answer 1

By contributing an assessment of the caging and equipment needs

Question 2

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

Answer 2

B- establishing a structure

Question 3

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

Answer 3

D- all of the above

Question 4

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

Answer 4

A- technical skills

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Esteem needs

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Use a rotating weekend and holiday duty system

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Analyze

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Competency

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

C- Biosafety cabinets in the procedures area

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Divide the accumulated costs by the total units of service

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Expenses from the previous year

Question 14

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

Answer 14

A- using a prefabricated modular facility

Question 15

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

Answer 15

The centralized veterinary service department

Question 16

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

Answer 16

B- the centralized veterinary service department

Question 17

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

Answer 17

A- the facility location

Question 18

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

Answer 18

B- grants and programs office

Question 19

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

Answer 19

C- facility housing fish and amphibians

Question 20

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

Answer 20

B- screen all prospective employees

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Prepare

Question 22

What is the number one priority in an emergency?

Answer 22

The safety of the staff

Question 23

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

Answer 23

The use of fire extinguishers ; basic first aid

Question 24

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

Answer 24

C- rabbits

Question 25

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

Answer 25

D- all of the above

Question 26

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

Answer 26

D- all of the above

Question 27

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

Answer 27

D- all of the above

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Every 6 months

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Animals whose activity is restricted

Question 30

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

Answer 30

B- it is a confidential peer review process

Question 31

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

Answer 31

C- drugs that have the potential of being addictive

Question 32

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

Answer 32

The AWA Regulations

Question 33

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

Answer 33

B- it can help researchers identify potential compliance issues

Question 34

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

Answer 34

D- all of the above

Question 35

Which organism can be detected by an anal tape test?

Answer 35

Syphacia

Question 36

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

Answer 36

In the middle of the densest and largest load

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Albino animals

Question 38

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

Answer 38

To allow the detection of pathogens affecting the colony

Question 39

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

Answer 39

D- they should be housed using microisolation caging

Question 40

``` 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 ```

Answer 40

A- environmental enrichment

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Identify the types of hazards present in the facility

Question 42

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

Answer 42

D- liquid nitrogen

Question 43

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

Answer 43

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

Question 44

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

Answer 44

C- infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans

Question 45

``` 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 ```

Answer 45

B- threshold limit value

Question 46

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

Answer 46

4

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Performing the work in a Class III BSC

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Alpha particles

Question 49

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

Answer 49

The respirator’s filter resistance to oil in aerosol

Question 50

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?

Answer 50

1.25 grams