LAHM - Exam 1 Assignments

Which of the following species is the most commonly used in laboratory animal science?

Rat and mouse

Which of the following is required to obtain certification in laboratory animal science?

No degree in Veterinary Medical Technology is required, but it does help!

Which of the following indicates that you are certified as a Laboratory Animal Technologist?

LATG

What does AALAS stand for?

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

AALAS was established in 1967 for what purpose?

To establish the minimum standard of care for animals used in research.

Who is responsible for designing the experiment, analyzing the data, and reporting the results of a study?

Primary Investigator (PI)

Who is responsible for coordinating all animal care and compliance with regulations in research?

Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

Which of the following protect pet owners from pet theft for resale or exhibition?

AWA (Animal Welfare Act)

Which of the following species are covered by the PHS Policy but NOT by the AWA?

Rats and mice bred exclusively for research

Which of the following covers all species used in research and requires adherence to ethics and all regulations?

US Government Principles

Which of the following agencies enforces adherence to the AWA and the Ag Guide?

USDA - APHIS

Which of the following agencies enforces adherence to PHS Policy and the Guide?

NIH - OLAW

What does IACUC stand for?

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Which of the following is responsible for approval of all Animal Use protocols for animals used in research?

IACUC

No more than how many members of the IACUC may be affiliated directly with the institution conducting the research?

3

What are the Three R's of Ethics in animal research?

Replace, Refine, Reduce

What is a disaster plan?

Response to a natural disaster impacting the research facility

What is a biosecurity plan?

Protects animals, agents, and materials from vandalism and theft

What is the purpose of the OSHP?

Protects your health and safety while working at a research facility.

What is a hazard?

A material or system with the potential to cause harm.

What is a risk?

The likelihood that danger will occur and impact your health and safety.

Which of the following are you NOT encouraged to report to OSHP?

A recent dental cleaning

Which of the following would NOT be disposed of in a 'sharps' container?

Soiled exam gloves

Broken glass should be cleaned up properly using which of the following methods?

Dustpan and broom

Sharps containers should be sealed for disposal once they are how full?

2/3 full

Which location would be most appropriate for disposal of contaminated latex gloves?

Biohazard bag or barrel

T/F: Loud noises in a work area are considered a physical agent/hazard.

True

T/F: A carcinogen is a chemical agent/hazard.

True

You are bitten by an animal at the facility.  The first thing you should do is:

Scrub the site with soap and warm water if bleeding and tell your boss!

Which animal used in research is most frequently responsible for allergies in personnel?

Rats

If you develop an allergy while working with any species, you should:

Temporarily stop working with that species until stabilized with treatment.

Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of animal caging?

Fashionable

Which of the following materials would NOT be appropriate for producing animal caging?

Wood

Which of the following is of no concern when cracks and crevices in animal caging are present?

Animals may be able to detect ordors

Why is identical caging important for housing animals on the same research study?

Prevents the introduction of unknown variables

Which of the following types of caging is most commonly used for rats and mice in research?

Shoebox rodent cages

Which of the following cages would you use for measurement of urine and feces in a study?

Metabolism cage

Which cage type would be most appropriate for housing multiple cats, sheep, or non-human primates in the same cage?

Gang cage

What type of cage is permitted to be made of wood or cardboard?

Transport container for shipping

What is this device used for in laboratory animal science?

Restraint of rats and mice

What does the term 'lixit' refer to in laboratory animal science?

The spout which provides water with an automatic watering system.

What is the most likely cause for this condition shown in the image below?

Low humidity

If odors are present in an animal room, which of the following needs to be evaluated?

Ventilation

For which of the following would negative pressure be most appropriate?

Quarantine & Isolation

Why should animals with a specific microbiological status be housed in positive pressure rooms?

Positive pressure prevents outside contaminants from coming into the room.

A light/dark cycle written as 14/10 or 14:10 tells you that the animals should receive how many hours of darkness?

10

Bioexclusion rooms should be maintained under which type of pressure?

Positive

Biocontainment rooms should be maintained under which type of pressure?

Negative

Which of the following is considered a barrier?

PPE, Biosafety cabinets, Ventilation

The suffix '-static' stands for:

Inhibits growth

The suffix '-cidal' stands for:

Kill

Sterilization performs which of the following?

Kills all microorganisms that are present on a surface.

You would use a RODAC plate to perform which of the following in the animal room?

Testing of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures

T/F: The microenvironment is the area surrounding the animal's cage such as the animal room and even the facility beyond.

False

T/F: The microenvironment is the area within the animal's cage, run, or pen where the animal is housed.

True

T/F: Bedding and feed should be stored in the animal room to ensure easy access to these items.

False

Which of the following is considered the most important nutrient?

Water

Which of the following is a building block for proteins?

Amino acids

An essential amino acid is considered essential because:

It can only be obtained in the diet.

Which of the following serves as the primary and the most rapid course of energy in the body?

Carbohydrates

What is the primary source for carbs in an animal’s diet?

Grains

Why is fiber not considered to be a nutrient?

It does not provide calories. It cannot be digested for nutrients.

Lipids are made up of which of the following building blocks?

Fatty acids

Which of the following are water soluble vitamins?

B, C

Which of the following are fat soluble vitamins?

A, D, E, K

Why are fat soluble vitamins less critical compared to water soluble vitamins?

 Fat soluble vitamins can be stored in the body for later use as needed.

Which mineral is essential for binding with hemoglobin in RBCs for oxygen transport?

Iron

Which mineral has an important role in nerve impulse conduction?

Sodium

Which mineral is essential for muscle contraction?

Calcium

Why should you NOT feed alfalfa hay in large amounts to guinea pigs?

High calcium; low Mg content

Ground feed, or 'meal', has which of the following biosafety concerns?

Respiratory due to dust

Which form of feed is ground into meal and molded into different shapes and sizes?

Pelleted feed

Pelleted feed is appropriate for rodents and rabbits because:

It helps maintain their teeth to prevent overgrowth.

Which form of feed is created using heat and pressure to form into different shapes?

Extruded feed

Which of the following forms of feed will you need to supplement with calcium?

Live

Which feed analysis would you choose if you were studying diet in your experiment?

Purified diet analysis

Autoclaving a diet that is NOT labeled for that purpose causes which of the following?

Nutrient deficiency

Why should you NOT feed a diet if the feed is beyond its expiration date?

No guarantee of nutrient quality or content

What is this item and what is it used for?

Nestlet; nesting activity and enrichment

Which of the following in NOT considered an emergency situation?

Handling soiled animal bedding using appropriate PPE and SOPs.

Which of the following ID methods is considered temporary?

Shaving fur

Which of the following ID methods is considered permanent?

Tattoo

Canned and semi-moist feeds are not appropriate for routine feeding for animals because:

It tends to stick to the teeth and gums compromising dental health.

T/F: Animal escapes are always an emergency!

False