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What does the acronym IACUC stand for?

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Institutional animal care and use committee

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What do we call diseases that infect both animals and man?

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Zoonoses

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1 cc = ___ ml

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1 ml

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The USDA requires that this document accompany dogs cats and nonhuman primates when they are transported.

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Health certificate

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What is the term for a person serving on an IACUC who is not associated with the institution?

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Non-affiliated, lay ,or community member

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What document is used as a guide for appropriate methods of euthanasia?

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Report of the AVMA panel on euthanasia

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AAALAC conducts site visits every —- years

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three years

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USDA tags for dogs and cats must be kept how long after a study is completed?

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One year

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What infectious agent is the cause of “snuffles” in rabbits ?

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Pasteurella multocida

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The destruction of all organisms on an object is referred to as :

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Sterilization

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——– pathology is the study of the structure of diseased tissues .

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Anatomical

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What is the term used to describe the study of birth defects ?

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Teratology

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The process which reduces the number of pathogenic organisms on an object to a harmless level is known as:

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Disinfection

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EDTA is a anticoagulant with a —— stopper in the glass tube ?

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Purple

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Which of the following tests can be used to determine abnormal liver function ?

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ALT & AST

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What term is used to describe the breakdown or splitting open of a surgical incision ?

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Dehiscence

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

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C=5/9 (F-32)

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If the cagewash temperature is 210 degrees F. What is this temperature on the Celsius scale ?

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99 degrees C

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Which of the following are considered types of acute toxicity tests ?

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LD50 & Draize test

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An animal room, which uses special cages and procedures such as autoclaved food,bedding,and cages,is considered what type of animal room?

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Barrier

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What does the acronymn PCR stand for ?

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Polymerase chain reaction

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What color is air in the lungs of a normal animal on a x-ray?

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Black

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The function of capillaries are to?

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Deliver oxygen to the tissues

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The function of veins are to?

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Bring blood back to the heart

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Which of the following is not a section of the ruminant stomach ?
Reticulomasum
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The primary function of this group of cells is to fight infection ?
Leukocytes
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Which of the following are the most common local anesthetics given by injection ?
Xylocaine & Marcaine
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IACUC is required to inspect facilities every ?
6 months
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Which of the following routes of administration is the slowest in terms of rate of absorption ?
Intradermal
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In terms of rate of absorption , which of the following is in the correct order from fastest to slowest ?
IP>IM>SQ>ID
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Which location should an intraperitoneal injection be given to avoid all of the major abdominal organs ?
Lower right quadrant of the abdomen
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Retro-orbital injection and cardiac puncture should be performed with the animal under ?
General anesthesia
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Which of the following species does not have nucleated red blood cells ?
Fox squirrel
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The insertion of a small plastic tube into a body cavity,duct,or vessel is known as ?
Cannulation
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HEPA stands for ?
High Efficiency Particulate Air
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Which of the following is not an anticoagulant ?
Silver nitrate
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The unique anatomy of their stomach prevents these animals from vomiting ?
Horses and Rats
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What does BSL stand for ?
Biosaftey levels
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The "true stomach " in ruminants is known as the ?
Abomasum
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Which of the following is not considered a common method of sterilization in an animal facility ?
Contact
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Which term can also be used to describe a "germfree" animal ?
Axenic
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Which of the following homozygous conditions prevents the gene expression of any cost color, resulting in an albino mouse ?
cc
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The Normal gestation for the rabbit is how many days ?
31-33
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Intraperitoneal means ?
Into the abdominal cavity
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Any living thing which can carry a disease is known as a ?
Vector
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The normal gestation length for the domestic pig is ?
114 days
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The normal gestation length for a cat or dog is ?
60-65 days
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What is the recommended acclimation period for rodents to recover from the stress of shipment ?
48 hours
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Scientific name for laboratory mouse is ?
Mus musculus
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What direction should the room air pressure be in a surgical suite ?
Positive
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Scientific name for domestic pig ?
Sus porcellus
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Scientific name for golden Syrian hamster ?
Mesocricetus auratus
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The genus and species of the rhesus monkey is ?
Macaca mulatta
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Mouse with the genotype AaBBcc has which of the following phenotypes ?
Albino
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Which of the following genuses is not covered under the Animal Welfare Act?
Mus
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What type of sterilization method is used when surgical instruments are placed into an instrument tray filled with CIDEX ?
COLD
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Which of the following is the correct order of the canine digestive tract after the stomach ?
Duodenum,jejunum,ileum,cecum,colon
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H20 supplies offered to animals that are immunocompromised should be?
Autoclaved , chlorinated or acidified .
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Guinea pig gestation is approximately ?
59-72 days
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Average gestation length in sheep and goats is ?
5 months
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The normal gestation for a hamster is ?
15-16 days
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Scientific name for African clawed frog is ?
Xenopus laevis
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The minimum interior or height of a rabbit enclosure must be ?
14 inches
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Scientific name for new zealand white rabbit ?
Oryctolagus cuniculus
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Scientific name for Mongolian Gerbil is?
Meriones unguiculatus
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Another name for mouse plug is ?
Copulatory plug
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What is the scientific term for bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes ?
Cyanosis
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Sterilized surgical packs wrapped in paper are considered sterile for ?
6 months
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Supplies or instruments sealed in special plastic wrappers are sterile for ?
24 days
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If the genes for cost color in a Guinea Pig are identical the animal is said to be :
Homozygous for cost color
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Which of the following symbols is used to indicate an inbred strain ?
/
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What symbol is used to indicate an outbred stock ?
:
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What is NOT one of the four stages of the females estrous cycle ?
Mataestrus
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Gestation length for rabbit ?
31-33 days
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Intraperitoneal means ?
Into the abdominal cavity
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In a rodent-breeding colony, which type of breeding scheme should be used to obtain minimal heterozygosity in the shortest period of time. ?
Inbreeding
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What is a direct cost ?
Animal husbandry
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What is the best method to create an induced immunodeficiency animal model ?
Irradiation
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What is the scientific term used to describe the collection of a sterile urine sample from the bladder ?
Cystocentesis
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Scientific name for the Mongolian Gerbil ?
Meriones unguiculatus
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Which of the following is a breed of domestic swine ?
Duroc
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42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.5 degrees Celsius
42 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 5.5 degrees Celsius
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From what direction should horses be approached ?
From the left side,45 degrees at the shoulder
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NaCI is the chemical formula for:
Table salt
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How is a frog picked up ?
Cradle the frog in your hand with your fingers between and around the frogs legs .
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What is a distinguishing feature of most new world monkeys ?
Prehensile tail
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What species are brought together only for mating and separated immediately after mating takes place ?
Hamsters and rabbits
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42 degrees Celsius is equal to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit .
42 degrees Celsius is equal to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit
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When a lot of hydrogen ions present in a solution , the solution is:
Acidic
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What does the prefix "ecto" mean?
Outside
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How often does estrus occur in the dog ?
At 7-8 month intervals .
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The anti -inflammatory drugs ,cortisone,prednisone,and dexamethasone are examples of:
Steroids
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What is a inbred strain of rats ?
Lewis
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The period of time for acclimation and conditioning is usually ?
72 hours
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Farrowing pens are designed for what purpose ?
To prevent a sow from smothering her piglets
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What is the scientific name for the pig ?
Sus scrofa
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What is a Terris confinement stand used for ?
Standing swine restraint without total immobilization .
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What tool is used to remove the scent glands of the goat ?
Debudding iron
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If a goat is off feed ,what is the first thing to check ?
Feed or hay
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Rambouillet and Oxford are examples of what breed of animal ?
Domestic sheep

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