Chapter 28 - Quiz Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the scientific name of the rhesus macaque?
a. Macaca fascicularais
b. Saimiri mulatta
c. Macaca mulatta
d. Callithrix jacchus
c. Macaca mulatta
What are monkeys of African and Asian origin called?
a. New World monkeys
b. Old World monkeys
c. Cynomologous monkeys
d. Southern hemisphere monkeys
b. Old World monkeys
Which is a distinguishing feature of most New World monkeys?
a. Nostrils open downward
b. Callous pads on buttocks
c. Eyes set close together
d. Prehensile tail
d. Prehensile tail
Which animal is an Old World monkey?
a. Squirrel monkey
b. Cynomologous macaque
c. Cotton-top tamarin
d. Owl monkey
b. Cynomologous macaque
Old World female monkeys have menstrual cycles, instead of estrous cycles.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Which of the following is a sign of submission in NHPs?
a. Showing teeth
b. Displaying rump
c. Staring
d. Loud vocalizations
b. Displaying rump
Which two vitamins do New World monkeys need supplied in their diet?
a. B1 and E
b. K and B12
c. C and D
d. A and B6
c. C and D
While transporting a dirty NHP cage down to the cagewash you accidentally cut your finger on part of the caging. What should you do?
a. Treat immediately according to your institution’s SOP, which says to scrub the cut for 15 minutes with iodine or chlorhexidine, then notify your supervisor.
b. Immediately go and find your supervisor to notify them of the potential B virus exposure.
c. Rinse the cut with water, apply a bandage, and continue your duties.
d. Take the cage to cagewash, find your supervisor to notify them, then scrub the cut with soap and water for 15 minutes.
a. Treat immediately according to your institution’s SOP, which says to scrub the cut for 15 minutes with iodine or chlorhexidine, then notify your supervisor.
What is the name of the potentially fatal virus that macaques can carry?
a. C virus
b. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
c. B virus
d. Parvovirus
c. B virus
If a person contracts B virus from an NHP, it can be uncomfortable but is not a serious medical problem.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Chemical restraint may not be needed if an experienced technician is handling a small NHP.
b. The pole and collar method of handling requires sedation with ketamine.
c. NHPs usually display signs of aggression and submission with facial expressions and posturing.
d. NHPs are inquisitive and will try to grab pens and other objects from their handlers.
b. The pole and collar method of handling requires sedation with ketamine.
Which of the following describes the requirements for NHP caging?
a. Cages must be strong, well secured, meet experimental requirements, and meet regulatory requirements for size.
b. Cages must provide resting boards, be well secured, and provide outdoor access during warm months.
c. Cages must meet regulatory requirements for size, they must provide areas for NHPs to play, and provide a separate area for wastes.
d. Cages must be strong, they must provide a source of heat, must have a separate area for wastes, and they must be secure.
a. Cages must be strong, well secured, meet experimental requirements, and meet regulatory requirements for size.
How does environmental enrichment benefit NHPs in the laboratory?
a. It provides daily exercise, which is required by the AWA.
b. It provides vitamin C in their diet.
c. It isolates them from other NHPs.
d. It encourages species-specific behaviors.
d. It encourages species-specific behaviors.
Which of the following is NOT true reqarding feed for NHPs?
a. Commercial primate diet contains extra vitamin C.
b. New World monkeys are usually fed a commercial diet with vitamin D3.
c. The daily feed allowance for NHPs should be given once a day, usually in the morning.
d. Fresh fruit and vegetables are frequently given to NHPs to supplement their feed.
c. The daily feed allowance for NHPs should be given once a day, usually in the morning.
