Chapter 6 - Quiz Flashcards
The “primary enclosure” refers to:
a. the animal’s cage.
b. the rack holding the animal’s cage.
c. the animal room.
d. the animal facility or building.
a. the animal’s cage.
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals does not recommend wire-bottomed caging for rodents because of the potential for:
a. hypothermia.
b. foot injuries.
c. increased soiling with urine.
d. cross-contamination from other cages.
b. foot injuries.
Housing for what species requires a raised resting platform, a clean litter pan, and fresh litter daily?
a. Guinea pigs
b. Cats
c. Dogs
d. Nonhuman primates
b. Cats
What type of cage creates a containment system at the cage level to prevent microorganisms from entering the cage?
a. Microisolation cage
b. Disposable shoebox cage
c. Metabolism cage
d. Shoebox cage
a. Microisolation cage
What is the most commonly used metal in laboratory animal caging?
a. Aluminum
b. Galvanized metal
c. Brass
d. Stainless steel
d. Stainless steel
What nondurable plastic is commonly used to make single use caging such as shipping containers or caging for studies involving radioactive materials?
a. Polysulfone
b. Polycarbonate
c. Polystyrene
d. Polyphenylsulfone
c. Polystyrene
What is the most common plastic used for rodent caging and fish tanks?
a. Polysulfone
b. Polystyrene
c. Polyethylene
d. Polycarbonate
a. Polysulfone
What is commonly used in laboratory animals to reduce boredom through mental stimulation?
a. Environmental enrichment
b. Mental enhancements
c. Behavioral modification
d. Operant conditioning
a. Environmental enrichment
What type of cages are nonhuman primates often housed in to facilitate restraint for brief procedures?
a. Transfer cages
b. Squeeze cages
c. Metabolic cages
d. Shoebox cages
b. Squeeze cages
What document contains space recommendations for most laboratory animals?
a. The Guide
b. PHS Policy
c. GLP Regulations
d. OLAW Assurance
a. The Guide
Appropriate caging should balance the needs of the animal with:
a. the ability to provide for sanitation.
b. the needs of the animal care staff.
c. the ability to store cages properly in the facility.
d. the odors generated in the room.
a. the ability to provide for sanitation.
Whenever possible, social animals should be housed:
a. in the smallest cages available.
b. in pairs or groups.
c. individually.
d. with animals of the opposite sex.
b. in pairs or groups.
What type of cage allows for collection of spilled feed and water, and collection of urine and feces in separate tubes?
a. Shoebox cage
b. Microisolator cage
c. Metabolism cage
d. Individually ventilated cage
c. Metabolism cage
Why are cage clamps required on biocontainment caging?
a. To ensure a negative pressure environment.
b. To prevent accidental opening of the cage.
c. To provide a means to lift the cage.
d. To exert pressure on the cage top to maintain filtration.
b. To prevent accidental opening of the cage.
What can happen to the animals if ventilation fails in an individually ventilated cage?
a. The animals can die from high carbon dioxide levels.
b. Microorganisms can escape into the environment.
c. The animals can develop a disease due to the low humidity.
d. The animals will stop eating and will require supplementation.
a. The animals can die from high carbon dioxide levels.
