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Unit One Exam: Ch 1-4 Flashcards

1
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Who submits the Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance that the animal research program meets all relevant regulations and standards?

A

Institutional official

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Which of the following is NOT one of the AALAS Technician Certification levels?
A- registered veterinary technician (RVT)
B- assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT)
C- laboratory animal technician (LAT)
D- laboratory animal technologist (LATG)

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A- registered veterinary technician (RVT)

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3
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Which is NOT a required skill for ALATs?
A- feeding animals
B- changing animal bedding
C- determining the sex of animals
D- diagnosing diseases in animals
A

D- diagnosing diseases in animals

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4
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Which of the following provides the most valuable information about the research animals’ health and environment?
A- accurate, up-to-date records
B- a well composed protocol
C- the laboratory animal science mission statement
D- standard operating procedures

A

A- accurate, up-to-date records

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5
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What helps to ensure that the data collected are not influenced by factors related to animal management?

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Consistency

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6
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Which of the following warm-blooded vertebrates are NOT regulated by the Animal Welfare Act?
A- guinea pigs
B- wild mice
C- purpose-bred rats
D- rabbits
A

C- purpose-bred rats

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7
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What nonprofit organization accredits laboratory animal research programs?

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Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International

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What Guidelines must an animal facility follow when research animals are euthanized at the end of a study?

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AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia

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Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the Animal Welfare Act, what must be provided to dogs ins a laboratory animal research facility?

A

Opportunities for exercise

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10
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To whom is the Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance Statement submitted?

A

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare

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Which is NOT a requirement of the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations that a laboratory animal research facility housing covered species must meet?
A- registration with the United States Department of Agriculture
B- providing training for all animal technicians and other animal users
C- considering alternatives to experiments likely to cause pain and distress
D- participation in AAALAC’s Assessment and Accreditation programs

A

D- participation in AAALAC’s Assessment and Accreditation programs

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12
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What does the acronym “SOP” stand for?

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Standard operating procedure

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13
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What are the 3 Rs?

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Replacement, refinement, reduction

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14
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Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations?

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility?

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Every 6 months

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16
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Who has the authority to sign the PHS Assurance?

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The institutional official

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17
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Who reviews all animal use protocols at the institution before studies using animals can begin?

A

IACUC

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18
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How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) inspect the animal research facility?

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At least once a year

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Which regulations apply to animal and non-animal research and safety studies funded or reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency?

A

Good Laboratory Practices

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What is the role of a Quality Assurance unit?

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To ensure compliance with the GLPs

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21
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Which type of SOP addresses procedures specific to each study?

A

Procedural

22
Q

The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals applies which principles of the 3 Rs?

A

Refinement

23
Q

Records of USDA inspections are available to the public under a provision of which federal laws?

A

Freedom of information act

24
Q

Which statement is TRUE regarding the facility’s disaster plan?
A- disaster plans should be registered with the USDA annually
B- hallways and other walkways should be kept clear and feee of equipment in case of an emergency
C- the complete disaster plan should be posted at each entrance of the facility
D- parts of the disaster plan should be made available to the public through the Freedom of Information Act

A

B- hallways and other walkways should be kept clear and free of equipment in case of an emergency

25
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Which is NOT a good way to prevent security breaches?
A- don’t let anyone come in behind you at a secure entrance to the animal facility
B- ask anyone you see in the animal facility why they are there
C- never prop open outside doors
D- do not allow anyone to borrow your key card or keys

A

B- ask anyone you see in the animal facility why they are there

26
Q

Which situation would NOT be necessary to report to your supervisor?
A- someone you don’t recognize loitering around the facility entrance
B- overgrown shrubbery around an outside entrance where someone could hide
C- someone taking a picture of an animal with a cell phone
D- a new employee working in another project asking about your work

A

D- a new employee working on another project asking about your work

27
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Which document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation, and emergency contacts?

A

Disaster plan

28
Q

Who develops the disaster plan?

A

Senior management and safety officials

29
Q

What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system?

A

Periodic disaster drills

30
Q 
Which of these involves the development of methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon physical features?
A- gnotobiotics
B- biometrics
C- biochemistry 
D- surveillance
A

B- biometrics

31
Q

What is the best defense against security breaches?

A

Employees who are aware of their surroundings

32
Q

Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest risk of being targeted by animal rights activists?
A- facilities housing nonhuman primates
B- facilities housing dogs and cats
C- facilities where stem cell research is conducted
D- facilities housing fish and amphibians

A

D- facilities housing fish and amphibians

33
Q

If you are present in the facility when a major disaster or accident occurs, what should be your first priority?

A

Protecting human life

34
Q

Where should the contact list be posted?

A

In common areas that have heavy traffic

35
Q

Why is it especially important that a background check is done for potential new employees of an animal research facility?

A

To avoid hiring anyone opposed to the use of animals in research

36
Q

What information does a disaster plan contain?

A

The steps for disaster preparedness and response

37
Q

In a disaster situation, when should the animals be evacuated?

A

When doing so does not jeopardize the safety of staff

38
Q

What is the value of conducting a post-incident discussion?

A

To identify ways to improve emergency procedures

39
Q

What should be the first step if a technician is bitten by an animal in the animal facility?

A

The wound should be scrubbed and held under running water for 15 minutes

40
Q

Which federal agency enforces rules or standards related to workplace safety?

A

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

41
Q

Above what level is noise considered a hazard to your hearing?

A

85 decibels

42
Q

What does an eye wash station use to clean the eye?

A

Clean water under low pressure

43
Q

What is radioactivity?

A

The release of energy rays

44
Q

Which type of hazard causes musculoskeletal injuries?

A

Ergonomic

45
Q

What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans?

A

Zoonosis

46
Q

What is the top priority when an accident results in an injury?

A

First aid

47
Q 
Which of these provide information on the toxicity of chemicals?
A- material safety data sheets (MSDS)
B- health screening results 
C- standard operating procedures (SOP)
D- disaster checklists
A

A- material safety data sheets (MSDS)

48
Q

Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of radioactive material in the facility?

A

Nuclear regulatory commission (NRC)

49
Q

Which aspect of the annual health screen is especially important for animal care staff working with primates?

A

Tuberculin skin test

50
Q

What type of injury can be prevented by taking frequent short breaks to rest and stretch the body?

A

Repetitive motion

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