ALAT Combined References Exam
What word does the Guide use to express a strong recommendation to animal care and
use programs?
Might
May
Should
Must - answerShould
Which is true about the effects of anesthetics?
Perception of pain is lost but consciousness is never lost.
Consciousness is lost before the perception of pain is lost.
Consciousness and pain perception are lost at the same time.
Perception of pain is lost before consciousness is lost. - answer Consciousness is lost
before the perception of pain is lost.
Areas for quarantine, hazardous substance studies, and nonhuman primate rooms
should be kept at ______________ pressure.
positive
negative
atmospheric
neutral - answernegative
Which statement is FALSE regarding performance standards?
Performance standards provide flexibility for achieving an outcome.
Performance standards require input from a team of qualified professionals.
Performance standards define the methods in detail to be used to achieve the outcome.
Performance standards should be balanced with engineering standards. -
answerPerformance standards define the methods in detail to be used to achieve the
outcome.
What number is the basis of the metric system?
100
2
10
5 - answer10
What is the scientific name of the pathogen that causes redleg?
,Aeromonas hydrophila
Bufo marinus
Pseudocapillaroides xenopi
Ambystoma mexicanum - answerAeromonas hydrophila
Which statement about multiple survival surgical procedures on a single animal is
TRUE?
The Guide's requirement that multiple major survival surgeries must be scientifically
justified and included in the IACUC-approved protocol only applies to non-rodent
mammals.
The Animal Welfare Regulations allow for the interpretation of "major" surgery to be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the IACUC.
When USDA-covered species are used, the Animal Welfare Regulations' definition of
"major" surgery takes precedence.
The Guide's definition of "major" surgery is rigid, and does not provide for any
interpretation by the veterinarian or the IACUC. - answerWhen USDA-covered species
are used, the Animal Welfare Regulations' definition of "major" surgery takes
precedence.
Regarding space recommendations, at a minimum, animals must:
be able to touch the floor and the ceiling of the cage at the same time.
have enough room exhibit normal postural expressions without touching the enclosure
walls or ceiling.
have adequate space so that every animal in the cage has twice the minimum space for
one animal.
be able to circle the perimeter of their cage without encountering a feeder or waterer. -
answerhave enough room exhibit normal postural expressions without touching the
enclosure walls or ceiling.
Which statement about guinea pig breeding is TRUE?
Guinea pigs are born fully furred with eyes open.
Guinea pigs only breed in the fall, so they can give birth in the spring.
Unlike other rodents, mucous plugs are not seen in guinea pigs after mating.
At parturition, labor and deliver is slow and can take many hours. - answerGuinea pigs
are born fully furred with eyes open.
What should be done right after an animal has been euthanized?
The animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.
The carcass should be placed in a bag and frozen.
The entire cage should be sterilized.
, The carcass should be injected with barbiturates then placed in a bag. - answerThe
animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.
What is an example of applied research?
Testing the safety of a new antibiotic ointment
Studying the normal brain function of rats
Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox
Observing orangutans in their natural habitat - answerUsing cows for developing a new
vaccine for chicken pox
What is NOT a factor influencing the level of aggression shown by mice?
Territoriality
Social dominance
Strain
Age - answerAge
What type of mouse contains altered DNA designed to turn OFF a specific gene?
A genotyped mouse
A punchout mouse
A knockin mouse
A knockout mouse - answerA knockout mouse
Which statement does NOT apply to the Attending Veterinarian?
The Attending Veterinarian has the sole authority to approve or disapprove animal use
protocols.
The Attending Veterinarian has the responsibility for the health and well-being for all
laboratory animals at the institution.
The Attending Veterinarian must have access to examine all the laboratory animals at
the institution.
The Attending Veterinarian has the authority and resources to fulfill the responsibilities
required. - answerThe Attending Veterinarian has the sole authority to approve or
disapprove animal use protocols.
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans?
Infectious hazard
Zoonosis
Epidemic
Plasmosis - answerZoonosis
The Guide recommends how many changes of fresh air per hour?
What word does the Guide use to express a strong recommendation to animal care and
use programs?
Might
May
Should
Must - answerShould
Which is true about the effects of anesthetics?
Perception of pain is lost but consciousness is never lost.
Consciousness is lost before the perception of pain is lost.
Consciousness and pain perception are lost at the same time.
Perception of pain is lost before consciousness is lost. - answer Consciousness is lost
before the perception of pain is lost.
Areas for quarantine, hazardous substance studies, and nonhuman primate rooms
should be kept at ______________ pressure.
positive
negative
atmospheric
neutral - answernegative
Which statement is FALSE regarding performance standards?
Performance standards provide flexibility for achieving an outcome.
Performance standards require input from a team of qualified professionals.
Performance standards define the methods in detail to be used to achieve the outcome.
Performance standards should be balanced with engineering standards. -
answerPerformance standards define the methods in detail to be used to achieve the
outcome.
What number is the basis of the metric system?
100
2
10
5 - answer10
What is the scientific name of the pathogen that causes redleg?
,Aeromonas hydrophila
Bufo marinus
Pseudocapillaroides xenopi
Ambystoma mexicanum - answerAeromonas hydrophila
Which statement about multiple survival surgical procedures on a single animal is
TRUE?
The Guide's requirement that multiple major survival surgeries must be scientifically
justified and included in the IACUC-approved protocol only applies to non-rodent
mammals.
The Animal Welfare Regulations allow for the interpretation of "major" surgery to be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the IACUC.
When USDA-covered species are used, the Animal Welfare Regulations' definition of
"major" surgery takes precedence.
The Guide's definition of "major" surgery is rigid, and does not provide for any
interpretation by the veterinarian or the IACUC. - answerWhen USDA-covered species
are used, the Animal Welfare Regulations' definition of "major" surgery takes
precedence.
Regarding space recommendations, at a minimum, animals must:
be able to touch the floor and the ceiling of the cage at the same time.
have enough room exhibit normal postural expressions without touching the enclosure
walls or ceiling.
have adequate space so that every animal in the cage has twice the minimum space for
one animal.
be able to circle the perimeter of their cage without encountering a feeder or waterer. -
answerhave enough room exhibit normal postural expressions without touching the
enclosure walls or ceiling.
Which statement about guinea pig breeding is TRUE?
Guinea pigs are born fully furred with eyes open.
Guinea pigs only breed in the fall, so they can give birth in the spring.
Unlike other rodents, mucous plugs are not seen in guinea pigs after mating.
At parturition, labor and deliver is slow and can take many hours. - answerGuinea pigs
are born fully furred with eyes open.
What should be done right after an animal has been euthanized?
The animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.
The carcass should be placed in a bag and frozen.
The entire cage should be sterilized.
, The carcass should be injected with barbiturates then placed in a bag. - answerThe
animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.
What is an example of applied research?
Testing the safety of a new antibiotic ointment
Studying the normal brain function of rats
Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox
Observing orangutans in their natural habitat - answerUsing cows for developing a new
vaccine for chicken pox
What is NOT a factor influencing the level of aggression shown by mice?
Territoriality
Social dominance
Strain
Age - answerAge
What type of mouse contains altered DNA designed to turn OFF a specific gene?
A genotyped mouse
A punchout mouse
A knockin mouse
A knockout mouse - answerA knockout mouse
Which statement does NOT apply to the Attending Veterinarian?
The Attending Veterinarian has the sole authority to approve or disapprove animal use
protocols.
The Attending Veterinarian has the responsibility for the health and well-being for all
laboratory animals at the institution.
The Attending Veterinarian must have access to examine all the laboratory animals at
the institution.
The Attending Veterinarian has the authority and resources to fulfill the responsibilities
required. - answerThe Attending Veterinarian has the sole authority to approve or
disapprove animal use protocols.
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans?
Infectious hazard
Zoonosis
Epidemic
Plasmosis - answerZoonosis
The Guide recommends how many changes of fresh air per hour?
