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Other than the ALAT Training Manual, name the publication that you must read and study to prepare for the ALAT certification exam. - ANSWERThe Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. - ANSWERAssistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg) What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? - ANSWERAnimal Care Panel (ACP) In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed it's name to what? - ANSWERAmerican Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS) What does the acronym RALAT mean? - ANSWERRegistered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician What does the acronym RLAT mean? - ANSWERRegistered Laboratory Animal Technician What does the acronym RLATg mean? - ANSWERRegistered Laboratory Animal Technologist
What does the Principle Investigator do? - ANSWERPlans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol What is an Animal Use Protocol? - ANSWERA document written by the Principal Investigator and approved by the IACUC, that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project What does the acroynm IACUC mean? - ANSWERInternational Animal Care and Use Committee What is the PHS Policy? - ANSWERFederal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related purposes. According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when animals are euthanized? - ANSWERAVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 could be an example of which of the 3 R's? - ANSWERReduction What type of device identifies individuals using distinct characteristics such as fingerprints or eye structures? - ANSWERBiometric Scanner What document should be posted throughout the facility, and is consulted and used when there is an emergency? - ANSWERContact list
B virus is carried by what animal? - ANSWERMacaque Toxoplasmosis gondii is carried by what animal? - ANSWERCat (Felis Cattus) Tuberculosis is carried by what animal? - ANSWERNonhuman primate (NHP) Who submits the Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance that the animal research program meets all relevant regulations and standards? - ANSWERInstitutional Official What nonprofit organization accredits laboratory animal research programs?
- ANSWERAssociation for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) What guidelines must an animal facility follow when research animals are euthanized at the end of a study? - ANSWERAVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the Animal Welfare Act, what must be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research facility? - ANSWEROpportunities for exercise What does the acronym SOP stand for? - ANSWERStandard Operating Procedure What are the 3 Rs? - ANSWERReplacement, refinement, reduction
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? - ANSWEREvery 6 months Who has the authority to sign the PHS Assurance? - ANSWERThe Institutional Official Who reviews all animal use protocols at the institution before studies using animals can begin? - ANSWERInternational Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) What regulation applies to animal and non-animal research and safety studies funded or reviewed by the FDA and the EPA? - ANSWERGood Laboratory Practices (GLPs) Records of USDA inspections are available to the public under a provision of which federal law? - ANSWERFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) What document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation, and emergency contacts? - ANSWERDisaster plan What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system? - ANSWERPeriodic disaster drills What involves the development of methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon physical features? - ANSWERBiometrics If you are present in the facility when a major disaster or accident occurs, what should be your first priority? - ANSWERProtecting human life
A male cat is called what? - ANSWERTom A male goat is called what? - ANSWERBuck A female goat is called what? - ANSWERDoe A female sheep is called what? - ANSWEREwe A male sheep is called what? - ANSWERRam A female dog is called what? - ANSWERBitch A male dog is called what? - ANSWERDog What is the scientific name for a goat? - ANSWERCapra hircus What is the scientific name for sheep? - ANSWEROvis aries What is the scientific name for common house mouse? - ANSWERMus musculus What is the scientific name of an African Clawed Frog? - ANSWERXenopus laevis What is the scientific name for a cat? - ANSWERFelis cattus
What is the scientific name for a dog? - ANSWERCanis familiaris What is the scientific name for cattle? - ANSWERBos taurus What is the scientific name for a zebrafish? - ANSWERDanio rerio What is the scientific name for an axolotl? - ANSWERAmbystoma mexicanum What is the scientific name for a horse? - ANSWEREquus caballus What is the scientific name for a common rat? - ANSWERRattus norvegicus What is the scientific name for a Syrian hamster? - ANSWERMesocricetus auratus What is the scientific name for a rabbit? - ANSWEROryctolagus cuniculus What is the scientific name for a guinea pig? - ANSWERCavia porcellus What is the scientific name for a ferret? - ANSWERMustela putorius furo What regulation requires that dogs be given the opportunity for additional exercise outside of the normal cages or runs? - ANSWERAnimal Welfare Act (AWA)
An animal technician should assess the health of all animals under his/her care during what part of the day? - ANSWEREarly in the morning What does the term subcutaneous mean? - ANSWERUnder the skin The Largest government agency fostering biomedical research with direct financial support is? - ANSWERThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) What cellular structure contains the genetic material? - ANSWERThe nucleus What is the recommended width for a hallway in animal facility? - ANSWER 6 - 8 feet Where should microisolator cages be changed? - ANSWERIn a ventilated work bench The Panel of Euthanasia Report which lists methods and guidelines on animal euthanasia is published by who? - ANSWERAmerican Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Brown fat - ANSWERA special fat that is found in newborns and some young adult animals that can be metabolized very rapidly to provide heat to increase or maintain body temperature. How often must nonhuman primates be observed during ground transportation? - ANSWEROnce every 4 hours
The "true stomach" in Ruminant is known as what? - ANSWERAbomasum What is the term for a specific causative agent of disease, such as a virus or bacterium? - ANSWERPathogen Fomite - ANSWERA non-living material that can transmit a disease. Vector - ANSWERAny living thing that carries a disease When referring to disease , what does sub-clinical mean? - ANSWERIllness which does not make an animal sick The USDA annual report must be submitted by what date each year? - ANSWERDecember 1st What federal agency regulates and publishes guidelines for the use of biohazards? - ANSWERCenter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) What is not a physical method of euthanasia? - ANSWERCarbon dioxide A male ferret is called? - ANSWERA hob A female ferret is called? - ANSWERA Jill What is the term for eating feces? - ANSWERCoprophagy
What is parturition in rabbits called? - ANSWERkindling What is the normal gestation period for dogs? - ANSWER2 months Why do rabbits ingest night feces? - ANSWERto recover B vitamins, proteins and water What is the scientific term used to describe blood in urine? - ANSWERhematuria How long is the gestation period for rabbits? - ANSWER1 month What are animals who chew their cud are also know as? - ANSWERRuminants What structure is used to determine the sex of bullfrogs? - ANSWERExternal Tympanic Membrane What anatomic feature is normally seen in New World monkeys? - ANSWERnostrils open to the front or sides What viral disease carried by macaques that can be fatal to humans? - ANSWERherpes B What is the most commonly used drug for nonhuman primate restraint? - ANSWERKetamine
What type of sling holds a pig in a fleece-lines hammock, suspended from the floor? - ANSWERPanepinto What are young female pigs called? - ANSWERGlits What is term for parturition in swine is called? - ANSWERfarrowing What is the scientific study of animal behavior is known as? - ANSWEREthology How often should sheep hooves be trimmed? - ANSWEREvery 3 months (quarterly) How many weeks are mice and rats gestation periods? - ANSWER3 weeks ( days) What are the non-functional pendants of skin sometimes hanging from either side of the goats neck? - ANSWERWattles What is the space between the anus and genital papilla of rodents used for sexing? - ANSWERanogenital distance Amphibian cages should be routinely rinsed a few hours after what? - ANSWERfeeding What is the best method to permanently identify a nonhuman primate? - ANSWERChest tattoo
What is it called if an animal lacks a means of generating heat internally? - ANSWEREctotherm What do all organic compounds contain? - ANSWERCarbon What is the standard symbol for the element calcium? - ANSWERCa What is the correct formula for the conversion of the Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees? - ANSWERC=5/9 (F-32) The anatomic term ventral means towards the what? - ANSWERAbdomen The anatomic term medial means towards the what? - ANSWERmiddle of the body The kidneys are part of which body system? - ANSWERUrinary What is the function of the lungs? - ANSWERDeliver oxygen to the blood How many compartments are in a ruminant stomach? - ANSWERFour What is the largest vein in the body? - ANSWERVena cava In the gonads, sex cells divide and the daughter cells contain only half the number of chromosomes as the parent cells, this division is called? - ANSWERmeiosis
What type of caging material that has high impact strength, is transparent, and can withstand high temperatures? - ANSWERPolycarbonate What is another term for gnotobiotic animals? - ANSWER What is Alopecia defined as? - ANSWERHairloss What type of drug relieves pain? - ANSWERAnalgesic What government agency is in charge of preparing standards and enforcing the Animal Welfare Act? - ANSWERUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) In a rodent-breeding colony, which type of breeding scheme should be used to obtain minimal homozygosity in the shortest period of time? - ANSWERoutbreeding Clean rodent barrier rooms should be ventilated with what type of pressure towards the hallway? - ANSWERPositive pressure The destruction of all organisms on an object is referred to as what? - ANSWERSterilization An unusual behavior that may be noticed in approximately 20% of gerbils is what? - ANSWERSeizures
What condition can occur in susceptible animals due to high room illumination levels? - ANSWERPhototoxic retinopathy What is the max sound level above which both auditory and non-auditory effects can result? - ANSWER85 decibels What condition in mice and rats causes necrotic bands to appear on the tail as a result of vascular strictures caused by exposure to high temp and low relative humidity (less than 30%)? - ANSWERRingtail What is environmental enrichment? - ANSWERA method of providing animals with the opportunity to behave as they do in the wild, playing, foraging, grooming, and interacting with one another. Providing nude mice with cotton nesting material may lead to which condition? - ANSWERConjunctivitis. What type of wood shavings are not recommended as bedding because it emits aromatic hydrocarbons? - ANSWERCedar In the metric system, the prefix "centi" means? - ANSWEROne hundredth What step is necessary when removing amphibians from shipping crates? - ANSWERRinse thoroughly with Dechlorinated water to remove any Feces In general what is thought to be good environmental enrichment for amphibians? - ANSWERHiding places
What diseases in rats naturally develop, making them good animal models to study these diseases? - ANSWERDiabetes and hypertension Where are the testicles located in a male bird? - ANSWERNear the kidneys What causes rabbit urine to be red to milky yellow? - ANSWERHigh amounts of minerals in the urine A 4 kg cat weighs how many pounds? - ANSWER8.8 pounds The act of shivering or sweating in order to maintain body temperature is an example of: - ANSWERHomeostasis A kilogram is approximately equal to how many pounds? - ANSWER2. pounds What is the oldest inbred strain of mouse? - ANSWERDBA What metabolic disease is hereditary in hamsters? - ANSWERDiabetes mellitus What is another name for Feeding free choice? - ANSWERad Libitum What is a baby rabbit called? - ANSWERA kit
