LATG 4 QUESTIONS 04.29.26
Research facilities using regulated species must register with ______
and for how long the registration must be updated? - answerUSDA
every three years.
The Animal Welfare Act also requires that every research facility submit an annual
report to USDA on or before? - answerDecember 1 of each calendar year.
The report to USDA must be signed and certified by? - answerthe CEO or institutional
official and cover the previous Fiscal year.
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? - answerAPHIS
What additional publication from USDA clarifies the intent of the Animal Welfare Act? -
answerThe Animal Care Policy Manual
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act.
- answerTRUE
Birds bred for research are not presently covered under the Animal Welfare Act. -
answerTRUE
Which of the following are mandated by the Animal Welfare Act? - answerEstablishment
of an IACUC
Training of all animal care personnel
Information on how to report deficiencies in animal care
Which of the following is not a requirement that is found in the Animal Welfare Act and
its amendments? - answerYoung animals may not be used in research before they are
weaned.
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? - answerAPHIS
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act.
- answerTrue
For USDA reporting purposes, animals that experienced pain and for which an
appropriate anesthetic, analgesic, or tranquilizing drug was used are listed under which
category? - answerCategory D
, In what category would you place animals that were subjected to pain but did not
receive anesthetics or analgesics to relieve their pain because it would have adversely
affected the procedure or the result? - answerCategory E
What best describes what must be included in the annual report to USDA? - answerThe
report must provide an explanation for any deviation from the standards and regulations
and show that the deviations were approved by the IACUC.
The IACUC has an obligation to identify whistleblowers who report possible animal
abuse or neglect so they can receive recognition from the institution. - answerFalse
USDA does not require that IACUC meeting minutes be recorded. - answerFalse
Which of the following statements is true for facilities housing cats or dogs? -
answerThey must describe the euthanasia method used, if applicable.
They must keep a record of any offspring born to those animals.
They must indicate the source of the animal.
What needs to be specifically addressed in the required plan for environmental
enhancement for nonhuman primates - answerRestraint devices and Social grouping
What most accurately describes OLAW? - answerAn NIH office that oversees
compliance with the PHS policy
Rats and mice bred for research are covered under the PHS Policy. - answerTrue
OLAW requires that institutions submit an assurance document affirming that they will
comply with all PHS policy requirements. - answerTrue
Which of the following statements correctly describes the PHS assurance? - answerIt
must describe the essential components of an institution's animal use and care program
It must be approved by OLAW before any research is conducted in the facility
Which organization accredits research institutions that meet federal laws and
guidelines? - answerAAALAC, International
What best describe AAALAC's program status evaluation? - answerIt is a confidential
peer review process.
The AWA Regulations and PHS Policy both require that the IACUC conduct semiannual
inspection of all areas where live animals are housed or used. - answerTrue
A copy of all protocols approved by the IACUC should be readily available to all
laboratory personnel and to the local media. - answerFalse
Research facilities using regulated species must register with ______
and for how long the registration must be updated? - answerUSDA
every three years.
The Animal Welfare Act also requires that every research facility submit an annual
report to USDA on or before? - answerDecember 1 of each calendar year.
The report to USDA must be signed and certified by? - answerthe CEO or institutional
official and cover the previous Fiscal year.
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? - answerAPHIS
What additional publication from USDA clarifies the intent of the Animal Welfare Act? -
answerThe Animal Care Policy Manual
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act.
- answerTRUE
Birds bred for research are not presently covered under the Animal Welfare Act. -
answerTRUE
Which of the following are mandated by the Animal Welfare Act? - answerEstablishment
of an IACUC
Training of all animal care personnel
Information on how to report deficiencies in animal care
Which of the following is not a requirement that is found in the Animal Welfare Act and
its amendments? - answerYoung animals may not be used in research before they are
weaned.
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? - answerAPHIS
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act.
- answerTrue
For USDA reporting purposes, animals that experienced pain and for which an
appropriate anesthetic, analgesic, or tranquilizing drug was used are listed under which
category? - answerCategory D
, In what category would you place animals that were subjected to pain but did not
receive anesthetics or analgesics to relieve their pain because it would have adversely
affected the procedure or the result? - answerCategory E
What best describes what must be included in the annual report to USDA? - answerThe
report must provide an explanation for any deviation from the standards and regulations
and show that the deviations were approved by the IACUC.
The IACUC has an obligation to identify whistleblowers who report possible animal
abuse or neglect so they can receive recognition from the institution. - answerFalse
USDA does not require that IACUC meeting minutes be recorded. - answerFalse
Which of the following statements is true for facilities housing cats or dogs? -
answerThey must describe the euthanasia method used, if applicable.
They must keep a record of any offspring born to those animals.
They must indicate the source of the animal.
What needs to be specifically addressed in the required plan for environmental
enhancement for nonhuman primates - answerRestraint devices and Social grouping
What most accurately describes OLAW? - answerAn NIH office that oversees
compliance with the PHS policy
Rats and mice bred for research are covered under the PHS Policy. - answerTrue
OLAW requires that institutions submit an assurance document affirming that they will
comply with all PHS policy requirements. - answerTrue
Which of the following statements correctly describes the PHS assurance? - answerIt
must describe the essential components of an institution's animal use and care program
It must be approved by OLAW before any research is conducted in the facility
Which organization accredits research institutions that meet federal laws and
guidelines? - answerAAALAC, International
What best describe AAALAC's program status evaluation? - answerIt is a confidential
peer review process.
The AWA Regulations and PHS Policy both require that the IACUC conduct semiannual
inspection of all areas where live animals are housed or used. - answerTrue
A copy of all protocols approved by the IACUC should be readily available to all
laboratory personnel and to the local media. - answerFalse
