ALAT practice exam unit 1 questions and answers 2022/2023

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Which of the following is not a benefit derived from laboratory animal research? A. vaccines for infectious human diseases B. Medical technologies like pacemakers C. Improved health and welfare of ... animals D. Better pest control technologies D. Better pest control technologies List the 3 levels of AALAS technician certification: 1. ALAT 2. LAT 3. LATG 00:02 01:22 Which mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT training manual to prepare or the ALAT technician certification? The guide for the care and use of laboratory animals What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? ACP: Animal care panel In 1967, the ACP changed its name to this: AALAS: American association of lab animal science When you earn your ALAT credential, you will automatically become part of this AALAS technician certification program: Tech certification registry List 2 journals that are published by AALAS: 1. Comparative medicine 2. Journal of the American association of laboratory animal science How do the laboratory animal and research professionals who are members of AALAS view the use f animals in research? As a privilege What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinions? 1. Protest 2. Handing out pamphlets List 5 duties that are typically assigned to ALATs: 1. Handle husbandry tasks 2. Perform sanitation/ sterilization procedures 3. Observe changes in the animal rooms 4. Recognize clinical signs of illness 5. Engage in record keeping What does the acronym RALAT mean? Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician This person plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol Principal investigator 00:02 01:22 This person performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes data Research technician This person coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use Laboratory animal veterinarian This person performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental variables Laboratory animal technician Primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the United States The guide for the care and use of laboratory animals A document written approved by the principal investigator and approved by the IACUC, that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project Animal use protocol Federal mandate that requires covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related purposes PHS policy regulations developed by the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental protection agency to validate and document the processes of safety testing Good laboratory practices Written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine activity Standard operating procedures According to the animal welfare act, list the three types of members who must sit on the IACUC: 1. Chairman 2. Vet or practicing scientist 3. Public member List 5 components of an animal care and use program for which the guide describes standards: 1. Personal qualifications and training 2. occupational health and safety 3. veterinary care 4. animal housing/ husbandry 5. surgical procedures Which of the following animals would be covered by the AWA? Guinea pigs, gerbils, frogs, zebra fish, goats, wild mice, salamanders, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, horses, sheep, mice bred for research, and rats bred for research. Guinea pigs, gerbils, rabbits, wild mice, hamsters, and ferrets List some of the requirements in the AWA and the AWR if covered species are used: Register with the USDA, provide proper training, maintain all records, provide adequate veterinary care, and provide proper housing The appropriate use of analgesic in post surgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs principals? A. Replacement B. Refinement C. Reduction D. Recycling B. Refinement According to the guide and PHS policy, what document must institutions comply with when animals are euthanized? AVMA guidelines List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies: 1. Cell cultures 2. Mathematical or/and computer models Besides food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs have the opportunity for ________ and nonhuman primates have _________ enrichment Exercise and psychological List three differences between the PHS policy and the Animal welfare act: 1. PHS requires 5 IACUC members not 3 2. PHS covers all live vertebrates including ectoderms 3. PHS refers to federally funded research projects A nonprofit organization that accredits a laboratory animal research programs IACUC An institutional unit that ensures compliance with the Good Laboratory Practices Quality Assurance Unit The body that administers and enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations Animal and Plant Health Inspections An institution body that oversees and evaluates an animal care and use program Association for the assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care international The body that administers and enforces the PHS policy Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an examples of which of the 3 Rs? A. Replacement B. Refinement C. Reduction D. Recycling C. Reduction List two factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research study; Which animals are being used, and funding for the study/ nature of the research List two ways to maintain security when visitors come to the facility: Have them check in and get a badge, and have someone with access accompany them List 3 steps to prevent security breaches Lock doors, report suspicious activity, accompany all visitors What type of device identifies individuals using distinct characteristics such as fingerprints or eye structures A. Electronic key B. Biometric scanner C. card reader D. Identification badge B. Biometric scanner [Show More]

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