Chapter 1-3

Question 1

An animal that was cesarean derived and lived its entire life in a sterile, controlled environment would be classified as

Answer 1

barrier sustained

Question 2

the range of temperature when an animal does not need mechanisms to produce or lose heat is

Answer 2

thermoneutral zone

Question 3

Examples of experimental factors that predispose an animal to disease are

Answer 3

surgery, restraint and drugs

Question 4

the term that refers to ensuring the experimental procedure causes the least amount of stress, pain, anxiety, and disturbance to the normal life of the animla and still reaches the goal

Answer 4

refinement

Question 5

How often should the facility be inspected and the program of veterinary care be reviewed by IACUC?

Answer 5

every 6 months

Question 6

developing a new surgical procedure would be defined as

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applied research

Question 7

adding a reting ledge to a cage for a cat would be an example of

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environmental enrichment

Question 8

in every animal room in this type of facility there are 2 doors, one for entering and one for exiting. What facility is this?

Answer 8

double corridor facility

Question 9

The FDA mandates all new medications undergo which type of testing?

Answer 9

clinical research

Question 10

What is the highest level of certification in the members listed in the research team?

Answer 10

PI

Question 11

A researcher is interested in acquiring animals tat are free of certain pathogens but is not too concerned if the animal has additional pathogens other than those specified.

Answer 11

specific pathogen free

Question 12

individuals that like to hunt, fish, raise livestock, or go to zoos would fall into what category?

Answer 12

animal use group

Question 13

dietary factors can have an effect on an animal and predispose it to diseases. What dietary factors?

Answer 13

food, water quality and water container sanitation

Question 14

An animal that is delivered naturally but has lived its entire life in a sterile, controlled environment would be classified as

Answer 14

axenic

Question 15

which area of a facility must have temperature and humidity control and contain shelves or pallets?

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feed storage

Question 16

which type of research much be conducted on live animals

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clinical research

Question 17

federal organizations that write and enforce laws regarding animals would be members of what group?

Answer 17

animal control groups

Question 18

the primary reference on animal care and use is the

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Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Question 19

which organization promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program

Answer 19

AAALAC

Question 20

which area of the animal facility should have a clean and dirty side and be as far away from the animal rooms as possible?

Answer 20

cage washing room

Question 21

when considering the primary enclosures used for a specific species, which of the following is NOT a consideration

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capable of holding as many animals as possible

Question 22

A researcher is proposing a study using Mycobacterium tuberculosis. What lvl of biosafety would be required?

Answer 22

biosafety lvl 3

Question 23

what entity is responsible for all aspects of animal use, education, health and compliance with the laws and regulations within a facility?

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IACUC

Question 24

When working with Ebola virus, what lvl of biosafety is required?

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biosafety lvl 4

Question 25

a postsurgical patient should be placed in what typ of cage?

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recovery cage

Question 26

the term laboraty animal refers to

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any animal used in research or teaching

Question 27

a theory based on current knowledge that could answer a specific question or provide a solution is called a

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hypothesis

Question 28

when a scientist has deduced that an experimental model could be conducted on tissue cultures instead of rats would be an example of

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replacement

Question 29

temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation within a facility comprise the

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macroenvironment

Question 30

the legal definition of an exotic pet refers to

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any animal that is not native to the area where it is being housed

Question 31

the organization respsponsible for enforcing laws that protect workers from workplace hazards

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OSHA

Question 32

research that is concerned with advancing the fundamental knowledge of physical, chemical and fucntional mechanisms of life processes and disease is

Answer 32

basic research

Question 33

the research team leader is the

Answer 33

PI

Question 34

a researcher needs animals that have well defined microflora with specific organisms and only microorganisms present. How are they calssified?

Answer 34

gnotobiotic

Question 35

an individual who firmly believes that animal research should never be done no matter what the purpose or value would be a mamber of which group?

Answer 35

animal rights group

Question 36

the organization that certifies laboratory animal veterinarians is the

Answer 36

ACLAM

Question 37

a research protocol requires the collection of urine and feces to access the total volume produced per animal per day

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metabolism cages

Question 38

which type of facility contains an airlock in the entrance and may have UV lights within the airlock to sterilize equipment and supplies

Answer 38

barrier facility

Question 39

a research study involving a vaccine for canine infectious hepatitis virus would be considered a

Answer 39

biosafety lvl 3

Question 40

the temp, humidity, lighting and ventilation of cages at the bottom of the rack of cages may be different from those at the top of the rack

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microenvironment

Question 41

a facility needs new caging for dogs, what is teh strongest material that is resistant to rust and cleaning agents

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stainless steel

Question 42

an individual that advocates animals should not be forced to work or produce for human benefit in any way and believe animals should not be owned by a person are members of which group?

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animal liberation group

Question 43

an individual who believes that animals are stricly to be used by humans, who believes animals don't feel pain, or who has no concern for the animal if it was in pain would likely be a member of an

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animal exploitation group

Question 44

extrinsic predisposing factors are

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temp, humidity, lighting and noise

Question 45

predisposing factors referred to as intrinsic factors that can affect animal health are

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species, age, gender, and heredity

Question 46

animals that have highly zoonotic or infectious diseases should be housed in what type of facility

Answer 46

containment facility

Question 47

the use of the absolute least number of animals that will achieve the research goals is referred to as

Answer 47

reduction

Question 48

animals that are germ free are generally housed in what type of facility

Answer 48

barrier

Question 49

a research protocol that involves salmonella organisms would be considered

Answer 49

biolsafety lvl 3

Question 50

if an owner of an exotic pet is no longer able to care for the animal the vet team should assist the owner by

Answer 50

helping them find a new home, zoo, or sanctuary for the pet

Question 51

a method of quality assurance in an animal facility is to periodically collect serologic, fecal, and blood testing to id the presence of microorganisms. What type of animals are used for this testing?

Answer 51

sentinel

Question 52

what is the first lvl of certification for members of the research team

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alat

Question 53

most animal rooms can be maintained with what range of relative humidity

Answer 53

45-55%

Question 54

when an experiment can be conducted using a lower life form, a computer model, or artificial means it is referred to as

Answer 54

replacement

Question 55

an animal room used to quarantine infectioius animals should be maintained with

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negative air psi

Question 56

an animal that is acquired from a USDA class A dealer would be known as

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purpose bred

Question 57

a shoebox rodent cage usually contains a specific lid designed for feeding. What type of feeder is used?

Answer 57

v-shaped

Question 58

a new animal facility is being planned. what is the most important aspect of the design process

Answer 58

designed to minimize the spread of disease from one part of the facility to another

Question 59

what is the minimum number of people that can be on the IACUC?

Answer 59

3

Question 60

what is the recommended type of light system for animal rooms

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diurnal illumination