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When examining an animal’s mucous membranes, what should you look for to check for lack of oxygen?

Cyanosis

What is the correct formula for the conversion of Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees?

°C = 5/9 (°F - 32)

Where are the ferret's scent glands located?

On either side of the anus

Fecal flotation is a diagnostic test used to detect what type of disease causing agents?

Internal parasites

What is the microbiological status of animals that carry an unknown, and uncontrolled variety and number of organisms?

Conventional

What breeding method produces animals with minimal genetic variation?

Inbreeding

What is the scientific name for the laboratory opossum?

Monodelphis domestica

What is the unit of measurement for the energy contained in food?

calorie

What is the scientific name of the Mongolian gerbil?

Meriones unguiculatus

To reduce the possibility of cannibalism, females with newborns should generally not be disturbed until the pups are what age?

7 days old

What is the scientific name for the zebrafish?

Danio rerio

A disease that has no visible signs of illness is called

subclinical

Which type of environmental enrichment promotes species specific behaviors in gerbils?

Deep bedding

What is the scientific name for goats?

Capra hircus

Which is NOT a common identification method for goats?

Tail tattoo

In which of the following situations should a technician wear an N95-type respirator to prevent exposure to the organism that causes Q-fever?

When assisting a ewe during lambing

The normal gestation length for the gerbil is ________ days.

24-26

Which of the following is NOT often used as environmental enrichment for dogs?

Scratching posts

Fiber is an indigestible form of what nutrient?

Carbohydrate

Which statement about pregnant dogs is TRUE?

A discolored discharge or straining without producing pups may indicate the need for veterinary assistance with the birth.

Which statement is TRUE about gnotobiotic animals?

They are given several varieties of harmless bacteria.

What are the three groups of amphibians, based on the environment in which they live as adults?

Aquatic, semi-aquatic, terrestrial

What is "tunnel handling"?

Letting a mouse enter an enclosed tube and moving the tube between cages

Which statement describing cat behavior is TRUE?

A fearful cat will crouch in the back of its cage with its tail twitching.

Cats prefer to be pair housed

A healthy, calm cat may purr when a technician walks into the housing room.

A new, unfamiliar technician could cause stress to a cat

What is the scientific name for the domestic pig?

Sus scrofa domestica

How often should swine younger than 7 months be fed?

Twice per day

Which statement about breeding zebrafish is FALSE?

Fish are placed in the same tank in the morning, and eggs are usually collected at the end of the day.

Which identification methods are usually NOT used on gerbils?

ear tattoo

Which statement is TRUE regarding fish quarantine?

In some institutions, the fish in quarantine are used only to produce embryos.

What is the best method to remove an aggressive rabbit from its cage?

Throw a drape over the rabbit and scoop it out of the cage

What should be done right after an animal has been euthanized?

The animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.

Which statement about the husbandry of venomous snakes is FALSE?

Venomous snakes should never be used for research.

Which statement is TRUE regarding reptiles?

For some reptiles, digestion is aided by a heat source.

Most large lizards are not herbivorous.

Most reptiles defecate 2 to 3 days after eating.

As a group, reptiles eat virtually all types of food.

In reference to change stations or laminar flow cabinets, the abbreviation “HEPA”, as in a HEPA filter, refers to:

high efficiency particulate air.

What method is used to permanently identify a laboratory animal?

Ear notching

What number is the basis of the metric system?

10

What is a dangerous consequence of restricting the movement of a bird’s keel bone while restraining it?

It could suffocate

In a typical indirect sentinel program, how many cages of sentinels are usually required and where are they housed?

One cage of sentinels per rack; they are housed in a specific location in the rack.

What MUST be provided to reptiles?

A heat source, such as a heat lamp or heat tape

What would NOT be considered appropriate environmental enrichment for rabbits?

Hammocks

What is the scientific name for the genus of squirrel monkeys?

Saimiri

What is the scientific name of the tiger salamander?

Ambystoma tigrinum

What is not a possible complication of guinea pig pregnancy and parturition?

Malocclusion

Which statement regarding hamster behavior is TRUE?

Hamsters are aggressive, with females dominating males

What is the name of a stable complex of atoms formed when atoms bind together?

Molecule

Choose the single best answer: Any methods of euthanasia must be approved by __ prior to use at an institution?

IACUC

Which of the following is NOT a tool for restraint commonly used in laboratory swine?

Bollman cage

When do reptiles generally defecate?

About 2-3 days after eating

Safety features on cage washers, such as a door release mechanism, are designed to prevent accidental entrapment of personnel because:

the high temperatures used in cage wash cycles can be lethal.

What is NOT a common behavior in guinea pigs?

Climbing up the sides of their cage

The front teeth of rats grow throughout their lives and are called what?

Incisors

What is the microbiological status of animals that are bred and maintained free of some, but not necessarily all, microorganisms?

Specific pathogen-free

Guinea pigs cannot synthesize ___________, so it must be added to their feed.

Vitamin C

what would be considered an appropriate environmental enrichment for rabbits

kale and other leafy greens

hanging chains

wooden blocks

what are possible complications of guinea pig pregnancy and paturition

dystocia

toxemia

stillbirth

Which drug is NOT a controlled substance?

Meloxicam

what are exs of controlled substances

Ketamine

Buprenorphine

Meloxicam

Diazepam

When documenting a drug treatment, what should you write down in the animal health record?

The drug name, the time, the date, and the amount given.

What is the recommended method to pick up a lizard?

Enclose the body with both hands between the front and back legs.

Which amphibian statement is FALSE?

All amphibians have a cloaca.

true amphibian statements

All amphibians have a cloaca.

All amphibians require some moisture in their environment.

All adult amphibians are carnivorous.

All amphibians have a slime layer.

What species may be used to study leprosy in the laboratory?

Naked molerats

How long is the gestation period of the cat?

68-76 days

The anesthetic concentration and exposure time required for euthanasia will be specified in which document?

The institutional SOPs

What is the primary purpose of a facility security program?

To ensure a safe and secure environment

What is NOT appropriate environmental enrichment for rats?

Music

What are some appropriate environmental enrichment for rats?

Wood blocks for gnawing

PVC tubes

Social interaction with handlers or conspecifics

What is the most common breed of rabbit used in the research laboratory?

New Zealand White

How far from the wall should feed be stored?

More than 6 inches

In an adult female cat, how long can estrus last if no mating occurs?

Up to 14 days

In male mice, the anogenital distance is:

longer than female mice.

What  would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in cattle?

Rubbing up against a pole or fence

What are some signs of pain or distress in cattle?

Getting up and down repeatedly

Making bellowing or grunting sounds

Isolating itself from the group

Which of the following is a sign of submission in NHPs?

Displaying rump

What are some signs of dominance in NHPs

Showing teeth

Loud vocalizations

Staring

How often does estrus occur in the dog?

At 7-8 month intervals

What impact does the short digestive tract of the ferret have on feeding ferrets?

They need to be fed only once a day.

How much protein do ferrets require in the their diet?

Less than 25%

Which regulatory resource specifies the minimum cleaning standards for cages, feeders, and water bottles for many laboratory animals?

Animal Welfare Regulations

What is a common health problem occurring in cats that should be checked when cleaning the litter pan?

Hematuria