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Which of the following is a record-keeping requirement of the Animal Welfare Regulations?
-Acquisition records must be maintained for dogs and cats that are received by the facility.
-Disposition records must accompany the dog or cat when it leaves the research facility.
-IACUC records for meetings and protocols must be maintained but are not open to
inspection by the USDA.
-Animal health records must be maintained for all vertebrate species. –
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Correct Answer :Acquisition records must be maintained for dogs and cats that are received
by the facility.
Which individual signs the PHS Animal Welfare Assurance on behalf of an institution?
-Institutional Official
-IACUC Chair
-IACUC Administrator
-Attending Veterinarian
-Chief Executive Officer –
Correct Answer :Institutional Official
Who is responsible for ensuring that the methods of euthanasia planned in studies using
laboratory animals are consistent with the AVMA guidelines?
-IACUC
-Animal facility manager
-Study director
-The technician responsible for doing the procedure
- Correct Answer :IACUC
Which of the following statements regarding physical methods of euthanasia is FALSE?
Since physical methods of euthanasia generally involve trauma, there is an inherent risk to
personnel and the animals if not performed properly.
Skill and expertise are essential when euthanizing an animal with a physical method.
Physical methods of euthanasia cause a physical disruption of the brain activity and a
destruction of neurons necessary for life.
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After loss of consciousness, there should not be any muscle activity from the animal. –
Correct Answer :After loss of consciousness, there should not be any muscle activity from the
animal.
What is a quorum of a committee?
-Three quarters of the members
-More than half of the members
-Half of the members
-Less than half of the members
- Correct Answer :More than half of the members
Euthanasia agents that act by way of hypoxia are NOT recommended for which of the
following groups of animals?
-Animals with respiratory problems
-Older animals of most species
-Ruminants
-Warm-blooded neonates –
Correct Answer :Warm-blooded neonates
Which of the following is an example of a record that is NOT required by the IACUC to
maintain?
-Minutes of veterinary rounds meetings
-Letter of Accreditation by AAALAC
-Records of semiannual reports to the IO
-Minutes of IACUC meetings –
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Correct Answer :Minutes of veterinary rounds meetings
What type of identification is not acceptable for dogs or cats at acquisition?
-Tag on a collar affixed to a cat's primary enclosure
-Distinctive color markings
-Tattoo on the hairless area of the ear
-Tag on a collar around the animal's neck
- Correct Answer :Tattoo on the hairless area of the ear
Which of these injectable agents is acceptable as the sole agent for euthanasia?
-Chloral hydrate
-Magnesium sulfate
-Potassium chloride
-Pentobarbital –
Correct Answer :Pentobarbital
The enforcement of the PHS Policy is based on the concept of:
-cross-regulation.
-self-assurance.
-self-regulation.
-accreditation. –
Correct Answer :Self-regulation
AALAS LAT Certification Exam
AALAS LAT Certification Questions and
Answers Practice Questions Test Bank 2
with Solutions Newest Complete 800
Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Already Graded A+
Which of the following is a record-keeping requirement of the Animal Welfare Regulations?
-Acquisition records must be maintained for dogs and cats that are received by the facility.
-Disposition records must accompany the dog or cat when it leaves the research facility.
-IACUC records for meetings and protocols must be maintained but are not open to
inspection by the USDA.
-Animal health records must be maintained for all vertebrate species. –
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AALAS LAT Certification Exam
Correct Answer :Acquisition records must be maintained for dogs and cats that are received
by the facility.
Which individual signs the PHS Animal Welfare Assurance on behalf of an institution?
-Institutional Official
-IACUC Chair
-IACUC Administrator
-Attending Veterinarian
-Chief Executive Officer –
Correct Answer :Institutional Official
Who is responsible for ensuring that the methods of euthanasia planned in studies using
laboratory animals are consistent with the AVMA guidelines?
-IACUC
-Animal facility manager
-Study director
-The technician responsible for doing the procedure
- Correct Answer :IACUC
Which of the following statements regarding physical methods of euthanasia is FALSE?
Since physical methods of euthanasia generally involve trauma, there is an inherent risk to
personnel and the animals if not performed properly.
Skill and expertise are essential when euthanizing an animal with a physical method.
Physical methods of euthanasia cause a physical disruption of the brain activity and a
destruction of neurons necessary for life.
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After loss of consciousness, there should not be any muscle activity from the animal. –
Correct Answer :After loss of consciousness, there should not be any muscle activity from the
animal.
What is a quorum of a committee?
-Three quarters of the members
-More than half of the members
-Half of the members
-Less than half of the members
- Correct Answer :More than half of the members
Euthanasia agents that act by way of hypoxia are NOT recommended for which of the
following groups of animals?
-Animals with respiratory problems
-Older animals of most species
-Ruminants
-Warm-blooded neonates –
Correct Answer :Warm-blooded neonates
Which of the following is an example of a record that is NOT required by the IACUC to
maintain?
-Minutes of veterinary rounds meetings
-Letter of Accreditation by AAALAC
-Records of semiannual reports to the IO
-Minutes of IACUC meetings –
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Correct Answer :Minutes of veterinary rounds meetings
What type of identification is not acceptable for dogs or cats at acquisition?
-Tag on a collar affixed to a cat's primary enclosure
-Distinctive color markings
-Tattoo on the hairless area of the ear
-Tag on a collar around the animal's neck
- Correct Answer :Tattoo on the hairless area of the ear
Which of these injectable agents is acceptable as the sole agent for euthanasia?
-Chloral hydrate
-Magnesium sulfate
-Potassium chloride
-Pentobarbital –
Correct Answer :Pentobarbital
The enforcement of the PHS Policy is based on the concept of:
-cross-regulation.
-self-assurance.
-self-regulation.
-accreditation. –
Correct Answer :Self-regulation
