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Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the three levels of technician certification.

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ALAT, LAT, LATG

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Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an ALAT?

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Surgical Procedures

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Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)?

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Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare

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What is the common term for the policy that most institutions have to protect an individual who reports instances of animal abuse or neglect?

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Whistleblower Policy

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Who should receive training for handling security issues?

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Everyone in the animal care and use program

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

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Protecting Human Life

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What security device can identify individuals using distinct characteristics such as fingerprints, voice signature, or eye structures?

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A biometric device

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

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

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What disease are nonhuman primates at risk of acquiring from humans, requiring periodic testing of animal care staff?

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Tuberculosis

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Shielding, time and distance are the key factors for personal protection against which of the following?

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Radiation

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

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Zoonosis

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Which federal law requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are likely to harm employes?

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Occupational safety and Health Act

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

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high efficiency particulate air

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Which of the following statements about biological cabinet safety features is TRUE?

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Biological safety cabinets require yearly certification to ensure that they are working properly

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What is an advantage of using stainless steel in caging?

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it does not rust or corrode

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Which statement is TRUE about standard individually ventilated cages?

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if the ventilation fails, carbon dioxide levels can rise inside he cages

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What procedure is usually followed before taking a shipping container of rodents to an animal room?

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Spray the outside of a container with an approved disinfectant

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Which of these statements is TRUE regarding the microenvironment?

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High concentration levels of carbon dioxide and ammonia can be present in the cages

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The Guide recommends how many changes of fresh air per hour?

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10-15

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High humidity in animal rooms may cause which negative consequence?

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Increased feed spoilage and mold

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How far from the wall should feed be stored?

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More than 6 inches

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The process of breaking down feed into basic biomedical compounds is known as:

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digestion

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Which is a type of hay?

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Alfalfa

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What drug is given in medicated feed to treat pinworms?

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Fenbendazole

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What supplement should be added to live feed to ensure health for reptiles and amphibians?
Calcium
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Which statement about feed restriction is FALSE?
Feed restriction should be used to punish bad behavior or failure to accept training
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What is the milling date?
The date the feed was made
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What is a common symptom of dehydration?
- Decreased feed intake - Piloerection - poor skin elasticity
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What should technicians do to maintain environmental enrichment objects?
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Which source of animals is MOST likely to harbor disease-causing agents?
A dealer who provides wild caught animals
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What is the microbiological status of animals that are bred and maintained free of some, but not necessarily all microorganisms?
Specific pathogen free
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What is the microbiological status of animals that carry an unknown, and uncontrolled variety and number of organisms?
Conventional
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What approval is needed before ordering animals?
An approved IACUC protocol
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Motorized vehicles used to transport animals should be:
Climate controlled
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Which federal mandate provides descriptions of shipping crate sizes and configurations for hamsters?
Animal Welfare Regulations
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What method of animal identification do most institutions use for animals arriving at a facility?
Cage Cards
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How long is the usual period of time for acclimation and conditioning?
72 hours
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What type of air pressure is maintained in a quarantine room?
Negative
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Why are analgesics given to an animal?
To relieve the pain
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Which drug form is injected?
Solution
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What type of drug is commonly inhaled as a vapor or gas?
Anesthetics
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A disease that has no visible signs of illness is called:
Subclinical
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Ringworm is caused by which type of microorganism?
Fungi
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Which of the following is NOT a good way to minimize the risk of pathogen transmission?
Perform work in quarantine rooms at the beginning of the shift
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Laboratory cats and dogs are often vaccinated against:
The same diseases that pets are vaccinated against
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Which of the following is a TYPICAL schedule for TB testing in NHPs?
A first test administered within 7 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 2-week intervals, and then testing every 6 months thereafter
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What are isolation rooms used for?
Housing animals that are known or suspected to be carrying pathogens
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The anesthetic concentration and exposure time required for euthanasia will be specified in which document?
The Institutional SOPs
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Mix-ups in animal numbers, errors in weighing animals, and variations in room temperatures are all examples of:
nonexperimental variables
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What describes the correct sequential order of the parts of the research process?
Hypothesis, experimental plan, IACUC protocol, conduct of study, analysis of data, reporting of results
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What is an example of applied research?
Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox
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Which species is NOT bred using a harem mating system?
Rabbits
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What does the designation "F1" mean for a hybrid stain?
It is the first generation of the mating scheme
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What is NOT an inbred strain of mice?
CD-1
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Which statement is FALSE?
Unlike other rodents, mice are able to vomit
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When is toe clipping usually done?
With neonate, with IACUC approval
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What is NOT a sign that a mouse might be sick?
Sleeping during the daytime
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What is a sign that a mouse is dehydrated?
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Which statement is FALSE?
Verification of death is only required for mice that were euthanize with inhalant anesthetics.
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What is the average life span of the rat?
2.5 to 3 years
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An unusual behavior that may be noticed in approximately 20% of gerbils is:
Seizures
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Female rats usually have postpartum estrus within ____ hours of parturition.
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Which two mating systems are commonly used in rats?
Monogamous, polygamous
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Which statement regarding rat "tickling" is FALSE?
Tickling involves stroking the rump and flanks of the animal.
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What is NOT usually considered a sign of illness or distress in a rat?
Sleeping during the day
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Which anatomical features make the hamster an ideal model for studies involving tumor and tissue implants?
The lack of lymphatic vessels in the cheek pouch and an unusual immune system
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What is the average life span of a hamster?
1.5 - 2 years
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What should you do if you see a mother hamster stuff her pups in her cheek pouches?
Leave the mother alone
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Which of the following statements is FLASE?
The ventral marking gland is controlled by insulin and blood glucose levels
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What is a characteristic of gerbils?
They produce small amounts of urine.
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Which statement about guinea pig breading is TRUE?
Guinea pigs are born fully furred with eyes open
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What is not a possible complication of guinea pig pregnancy and parturition?
Malocclusion
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Guinea pigs cannot synthesize_________, so it must be added to their feed.
Vitamin C
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What is NOT a typical sign of pain or distress in a guinea pig?
Urinating in their feed hopper
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What is the most common breed of rabbit used in the research laboratory?
New Zealand White
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Rabbits are classified as what sort of mammal?
Lagomorph
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Which statement about rabbit behavior is FALSE?
Rabbits frequently bite, and should be handled with leather gloves.
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What is NOT a sign of sickness and stress in rabbits?
Hyperactivity
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What is a nictitating membrane?
A moveable membrane that may cover part of the eye
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In an adult female cat, how long can estrus last if no mating occurs?
Up to 10 days
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In order to comply with federal law, where MUST the disposition of a cat;s carcass be recorded?
In the institutions records, including retention of the cat’s unique identification tag.
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What is the scientific name for the dog?
Canis Lupus Familiaris
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Which of the following would NOT be used on an aggressive or fractious dog?
Squeeze cage
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How frequently should automatic watering systems be checked?
Daily
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of pain or distress in dogs?
Swift response to handlers calls.
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Which statement regarding dog euthanasia is FALSE?
Individual tag, tattoo or microchip numbers cannot be reused for 1 year after euthanasia
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Hairless strains of mini pigs have been developed for use in what kind of study?
Skin sensitivity studies.
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What is it called when swine use their snouts t overturn water or feed bowls that are not secured to the pen?
Rooting
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What kind of sling uses a crank mechanism to raise the animal off the floor?
Panepinto
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Which of the following is NOT a common type of research for which sheep are used?
Orthopedic research
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How much pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100 kg body weight?
2-3 kg
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In which of the following situations should a technicians wear an N95-type respirator to prevent exposure to the organism that causes Q-fever?
When assisting a ewe during lambing
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Mature bucks may show aggression, especially if:
There is a female in heat in the area
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The process of removing the horns of a young goat (less than one month old) is called:
Debudding
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Why are NHPs used in research?
They are physiologically similar to humans
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What is the characteristic of Old World monkeys?
Short nose with downward pointing nostrils
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For institutions using NHP’s as research models, what does the Animal Welfare Act stipulate must be put into place?
A plan to “ promote the psychological well-being” of primates
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Birds are in the taxonomic class of:
Aves
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Where are the tests located in the male bird?
Near the kidneys
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What is the dangerously consequence of restricting the movement of a bird’s keel bone while restraining it?
It could suffocate
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Which euthanasia method is appropriate for birds and does NOT require special permission from the IACUC?
Carbon Dioxide Asphyxiation
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What fish organ extracts oxygen from the water?
Gills
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Which statement is TRUE regarding fish Quarantine?

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