Regulations Flashcards
(160 cards)
1
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What governmental agency enforces the AWR?
A
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
2
Q
Who determines the excercise program for dogs?
A
Attending veterinarian
3
Q
People who buy and sell dogs they did not raise are considered class ____ dealers.
A
B
4
Q
IACUC facility inspection reports must be kept on site for at least ____ years.
A
3
5
Q
True or False
Wild mice are not covered under the AWA.
A
False
6
Q
Does the IACUC have the ability to suspend research activities?
A
Yes
7
Q
True or False
Specifying veterinary treatments to be administered to animals is a function of the IACUC.
A
False
8
Q
If a dog is housed individually with no contact with other dogs, how often must positive physical contact with humans be provided?
A
At least daily.
9
Q
Who is responsible for the overall animal health program?
A
Attending veterinarian.
10
Q
Floors and walls of indoor housing facilities and surfaces that come into contact with animals must be impervious to _____.
A
moisture
11
Q
True or False
The institution has a responsibility to review the qualifications of animal care personnel and scientists to conduct animal-related activities.
A
True
12
Q
How often must hard surfaces that primates touch be spot-cleaned?
A
Daily
13
Q
When calculating floor space for dogs, the length of the dog is from the tip of it’s nose to the ____ of it’s tail plus 6 inches.
A
base
14
Q
Facilities or dealers which acquire cats and dogs generally must hold them for at least ___ days.
A
5
15
Q
What qualifying information must a dealer provide when selling a random-source dog or cat?
A
A certificate from the Department of Agriculture (license number or registration number).
16
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True or False
The IACUC is authorized to suspend an activity involving animals if serious noncompliance with the AWR is found.
A
True
17
Q
How many major surgical procedures is an animal permitted to undergo without the appropriate justification or special permission from APHIS?
A
One
18
Q
Class ___ dealers are those who sell animals bred at their facility.
A
A
19
Q
When a commercial entity moves animals from one location to another, it is called a ____.
A
transporter
20
Q
According to the AWA Regulations, who appoints members to the Animal Care and Use Committee?
A
Chief Executive Officer of the Institution.
21
Q
True or False
All livestock and poultry are covered under the AWA.
A
False
22
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What is the minimum number of times per year that the USDA will inspect animal facilities.
A
Once
23
Q
When an animal is eating solid food and is no longer nursing, it is said to be ____.
A
weaned
24
Q
Who is responsible for the training of the research staff?
A
The research facility.
25
How often do research facilities have to update their USDA registration?
Every 3 years.
26
How much floor space is required for cats weighing more than 8.8 lbs?
4.0 ft (0.37 m2)
27
Individually housed dogs need to be exercised regularly if their pens or runs are less than ____ the minimum required floor space.
twice
28
When shipping dogs or cats, the words "Live Animals" on the carton must be ____ high.
at least 1 inch
29
To prevent spoilage, open food bags must be stored in \_\_\_\_.
leak-proof containers with a tight lid
30
Innovative primary enclosures that do not precisely meet the space requirements for a species under the Animal Welfare Regulations may be used when approved by whom?
The IACUC
31
Surfaces that do not permit the absorption of fluids are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
impervious
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A laboratory area outside the animal facility used for housing animals for more than 12 hours is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
a study area
33
True or False
The AWR requires biomedical research facilities to have fire alarms and sprinkler systems.
False
34
Pregnant female rabbits must be provided with ________ in their cages.
nesting boxes
35
In order for the IACUC to conduct business, it must have ____ of members present.
a quorum
36
What type of identification must all research cats and dogs possess?
tag or tattoo
37
How long must the official dog or cat identification tags be retained after an animal is euthanized?
At least 1 year.
38
True or False
One goal of the AWA is to protect owners of animals from the theft of their animals.
True
39
How often must excreta and food waste be removed from dog enclosures?
At least daily.
40
What is the minimum interior height of a primary enclosure used to house guinea pigs?
7 inches
41
A primary enclosure housing cats must contain ____ large enough to hold all its occupants.
a resting surface
42
What is the minimum interior height for housing rabbits?
14 inches
43
Who approves the exercise program for dogs at the research facility?
Attending veterinarian.
44
True or False
Dogs may be permanently tethered as a primary enclosure.
False
45
Rabbits are contained in a pen that occupies most of the floor space of a room. Straw bedding and nest boxes are in the pen. What is the primary enclosure of the rabbits: room, pen, or nest box?
Pen
46
When transporting cats and dogs by ground or water, how often must the animals and their environment be observed?
At least every 4 hours.
47
Which USDA agency carries out the regulatory functions designated by the AWA regulations?
APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
48
What determines cage space requirements for nonhuman primates as outlined in the AWR?
Weight of the nonhuman primates.
49
How often must adult cats and dogs be fed?
At least once per day.
50
What five considerations should be addressed in the environmental enhancement plan for nonhuman primates?
Social grouping; environmental enrichment (species-typical devices or activities); special considerations; opportunity for unrestricted activity during prolonged restraint; and individual exemptions from participation in the environmental enhancement plan.
51
True or False
At least one of the IACUC members must be a qualified veterinarian.
True
52
How often should an IACUC inspect a facility?
At least once every 6 months
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Animals should be housed with a goal of maximizing ____ behavior and minimizing \_\_\_\_behavior.
species-specific; stress-induced
54
True or False
Personnal are permitted to eat or drink in the animal rooms as long as proper PPE is being used.
False
55
Name a special PPE requirement for people working in noisy areas.
Hearing protection/ear plugs
56
True or False
Cat cages should be 12 inches high.
False
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HEPA is the acronym for \_\_\_\_.
High-Efficiency Particulate Air
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If social animals must be housed alone, other forms of ____ should be provided.
enrichment
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Would it be acceptable for the animal facility secretary to serve on the IACUC as the public member?
No
60
If floor drains are present in animal rooms, the drainpipes should be at least ____ inches in diameter.
4
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The IACUC must ensure compliance with the guidelines and regulations found in \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_.
the *Guide;* the Animal Welfare regulations; the PHS Policy
62
A diet with non-stabilized Vitamin C has a shelf life of only ____ months.
3
63
True or False
An occupational health and safety program is not required as part of the overall animal care and use program.
False
64
True or False
Newly received rodents do not need a stabilization period, but larger animals do.
False
65
If animals are placed on restricted fluids for a study, what monitoring procedures are necessary?
Daily monitoring for the animal's fluid intake, hydration status, and body condition. Depending on the species, it may be necessary to weigh the animal weekly or more frequently.
66
True or False
The *Guide* recommends that animal technicians should be responsible for laundering the clothing they wear in the animal facility.
False
67
True or False
Technicians working with macaques should have access to bite and scratch emergency care stations.
True
68
True or False
The *Guide* recommends the use of chemicals designed to mask animal odors in animal rooms.
False
69
What type of animals are particularly susceptible to phototoxic retinopathy?
Albino rodents
70
True or False
A table in the *Guide* shows how often bedding should be changed for rodents.
False
71
What is the acceptable general standard of air changes per hour in a secondary enclosure?
10 - 15
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The period of restraint of any animal should be the ____ required to accomplish the research objectives.
minimum
73
What is the recommended practice for storing feed and bedding?
Off the floor on pallets, racks, or carts. (Note: USDA also requires that feed bags be stored away from contact with walls.)
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True or False
Toe-clipping is the preferred method of identification for small rodents.
False
75
Standard laboratory animal diets can be stored for 6 months after the milling date except for diets that contain \_\_\_\_\_.
vitamin C
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Who should be identified as the "official responder" for the animal facility in an institution's disaster plan?
Colony manager or veterinarian
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Unless otherwise justified, methods for euthanasia of animals should be consistent with the most up-to-date version of the ______ Guidelines on Euthanasia.
AVMA
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Is it correct to assume that the microenvironment of all the animals housed in similar cages in the same room is similar?
No
79
True or False
According to the *Guide*, bedding should not be autoclaved.
False
80
The height of a mouse cage should be ____ inches.
at least 5
81
True or False
Rats of the genus *Rattus* and mice of the genus *Mus* bred for use in research are covered under AWA Regulations.
False
82
Adequate veterinary care, anesthetics, analgesics, and transquilizers are used to minimize \_\_\_\_.
pain and distress
83
What type of license must a dealer have in order to purchase and/or resell any animal?
Class B
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Indoor animal facilities must be able to maintain humidity levels in the range of ____ to ____ %.
30%; 70%
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To make physically clean and to remove and destroy most agents injurious to health is to \_\_\_\_.
sanitize
86
What is the term for a person or business that displays animals to the public?
an exhibitor
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How often must primary enclosures and food and water receptacles for dogs and cats be sanitized?
At least every 2 weeks.
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What is the range for the ambient temperature of indoor housing facilities for guinea pigs and hamsters?
60 - 85 °F
89
How much floor space does each group-housed 105-g hamster require?
At least 19 in2
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Indoor housing units for rabbits should not exceed what ambient temperature?
85°F
91
True or False
A maximum of three multiple survival surgeries are permitted on an animal.
False
92
True or False
Amphibians and reptiles are not covered under the AWA.
True
93
True or False
An animal may undergo a second major surgical procedure if the veterinarian determines that it is needed to protect its health and well-being.
True
94
Which governmental entity licenses animal dealers and exhibitors?
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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Who must investigate alternative methods to any procedure likely to cause more than momentary or slight pain or distress?
Principal Investigator
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How often must the animal study areas and animal facilities be inspected by the IACUC?
At least semiannually
97
Exhibitors or businesses showing or displaying animals to the public must obtain a ____ license.
Class C
98
Who is held legally responsible to ensure that the AWA Regulations are followed?
Institutional Official
99
As defined by the AWR, what is the term for humane termination of an animal by inducing unconsciousness and death?
Euthanasia
100
Who is responsible for the design of research proposals involving animals?
Principal Investigator
101
Who signs and certifies the animal facility's Annual Report that is submitted to APHIS?
CEO or Institutional Official
102
A veterinarian must issue health certificates for cats and dogs within ____ days before they are shipped.
10
103
What is the minimum age requirement for puppies or kittens to be transported without their dam?
8 weeks
104
If suspended flooring is used to house dogs, the metal strands of flooring must be greater than ____ in diamter.
1/8 inch
105
The primary enclosure for dogs must be ____ inches higher than the head of the tallest dog.
6 inches.
106
The air temperature surrounding the animals is referred to as ____ temperature.
ambient
107
Who has authority for ensuring adequate veterinary care at an animal facility?
Attending veterinarian
108
Are the definitions of "primary enclosure" in the AWR and the *Guide* similar or different?
Similar
109
True or False
Hamsters may be fed pelleted feed on the floor of their primary enclosure.
True
110
Dogs and cats obtained from pounds and shelters are considered to be ____ animals.
random-source
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Required positions on the IACUC include a chairman and what other two types of members?
Veterinarian and non-affiliated member
112
How often must the IACUC review the research program and inspect the facilities?
At least every 6 months
113
How many unconditioned dogs may be housed in the same primary enclosure?
Up to 12
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If the veterinarian exempts a dog from exercise for health reasons, how often must this decision be reviewed if not a permanent condition?
At least every 30 days
115
Puppies and kittens less than 16 weeks of age must be offered food at least every ____ hours.
12
116
Food and bedding must be stored ____ the floor and ____ from the walls.
off; away
117
True or False
Animal carcasses and animal food may be stored in the same refrigerator.
False
118
What is the minimum height required for a primary enclosure for cats?
24 inches
119
Primary enclosures and feed and water receptacles for guinea pigs and hamsters must be sanitized at least every ____ weeks.
2
120
How many groups based on typical body weight are used for determining the primary enclosure space for nonhuman primates?
6
121
What temperature must the mechanical cage washer reach to sanitize caging and equipment?
180°F (82.2°C)
122
What is the minimum interior height of primary enclosures used to house hamsters?
At least 5.5 inches
123
How often must rabbit cages be sanitized?
At least every 30 days.
124
When transportating guinea pigs or hamsters, food and water must be provided if the transport period exceeds ____ hours.
6
125
How often must guinea pigs and hamsters be observed during transport?
At least every 4 hours
126
How much floor space does a 400-g guinea pig require?
At least 90 in2.
127
How many rabbits may be transported in the same primary container?
Up to 15
128
Food and water must be provided to rabbits in transport if the transport time is greater than ____ hours.
6
129
The primary enclosure for nonhuman primates must provide enough space to allow the primate to \_\_\_\_.
make normal postural adjustments
130
True or False
Snakes used in research are not covered under the AWR.
True
131
The physical environment of a secondary enclosure such as a room or barn is referred to as the \_\_\_\_.
macroenvironment
132
True or False
The *Guide* does not recommend temperature ranges for specific species.
False
133
The illumination level in an animal room must be sufficient to allow for \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_.
good housekeeping practices; adequate inspection of the animals; safe working conditions for personnel
134
Exposure to sound louder than ____ decibels can lead to increased adrenal weight and reduced fertility in rodents.
85
135
True or False
Irradiated diets can be considered as an alternative to autoclavable diets.
True
136
True or False
Aseptic technique during surgical procedure is required if non-survival surgery is being performed.
False
137
Room illumination should provide for neuroendocrine regulation of ____ and ____ cycles
diurnal; circadian
138
True or False
Rats and guinea pigs require the same minimum cage height according to the *Guide.*
True
139
Which word is used in the *Guide* to describe aspects of an animal care program that are considered to be imperative?
Must
140
How often should qualified personnel observe an animal's health and well-being during weekends and holiday periods?
At least once a day
141
True or False
Multiple major surgeries on a single animal may be permitted if scientifically justified and approved by the IACUC.
True
142
True or False
Restraint devices may be used as alternative methods of housing animals.
False
143
True or False
Negative air pressure in a room is used to prevent the accidental release of infectious agents outside the room.
True
144
True or False
Microenvironmental conditions can affect the animal metabolically and physiologically and alter the animal's susceptibility to disease.
True
145
How often should the IACUC meet?
As often as necessary but at least every 6 months
146
Regardless of quarantine duration, newly received animals should be given a period for \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and ____ stabilization.
physiologic; psychologic; nutritional
147
What is the general purpose for using special cages and ventilation equipment such as filter top cages, ventilated racks, and cubicles?
To minimize the spread of airborne disease agents between cages or groups of cages.
148
Why are cedar shavings not a recommended choice for bedding?
They emit aromatic hydrocarbons that induce hepatic microsomal enzymes and cytotoxicity, reported to increase the incidence of cancer.
149
True or False
Light can affect an animal's physiology, morphology, and behavior.
True
150
For what reasons are animals typically separated by species, for example in separate rooms?
To prevent disease transmission between species; to prevent anxiety and stress between incompatible species.
151
Sanitation of an animal cage involves which three tasks?
Bedding change, cleaning, and disinfecting cages
152
True or False
The IACUC can approve space allocations that are smaller than those listed in the *Guide*.
True
153
What is the water temperature traditionally required for the final rinse in washing cages?
180 °F (82.2 °C)
154
What type of drug must be used with neuromuscular blocking agents during surgery?
General anesthetic
155
True or False
Animal activity typically implies motor activity but also includes social interaction and cognitive activity.
True
156
What are the recommended dimensions for doors within the animal facility?
At least 42 inches wide by 84 inches high
157
Feed should not be stored at temperatures above ____ °F.
70
158
True or False
An aseptic surgical suite should include a special room or area for the surgeon to scrub hands and don surgical garb.
True
159
The height of a guinea pig cage should be ____ inches.
at least 7 inches
160
In animal rooms, the relative humidity should be maintained in the ____ to ____ range.
30% to 70%
