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VETT 235 Week 1-5 Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions.
Which of the following are behaviors that might be observed if a rodent is in pain? (Mark
all that apply)
A) Reduced grooming
b) Vocalization
c) Ear position
d) Eye position or squinting
e) Glazed expression
f) Decreased food/ water intake - ANS a) reduced grooming
c) Ear position
d) Eye position or squinting
F) decreased food/water intake
Which of the following procedures might produce moderate to severe pain?
a) Embryo transfer
b) Superficial lymphadenectomy
c) Orthopedic procedures
d) Ear notching - ANS c) orthopedic procedures
Air changes within an animal enclosure that are too fast may result in which of the
following:
A) introduction of contaminants into a sterile area
b) Lower environmental temperatures
c) Higher humidity levels
d) Drafts within the cage of the animal - ANS d) drafts within the cage of the animal
Before a study begins, an IACUC will review protocols and plans and evaluate which of
the following?
a) Type, level, and frequency of pain
b) Knowledge and skill level of research team to evaluate animal health
c) Procedure in place to document approved IACUC protocol has been followed and
results recorded for reporting
d) All of the above - ANS d) all of the above
A group of individuals that believe animals have intrinsic rights and should be
guaranteed freedom and rights just as humans and should not be used for food,
resources, used for sport, hunted, euthanized for any reason, or used for research are
classified as:
a) An animal control group
b) An animal exploitation group
c) An animal rights group
d) An animal liberation group - ANS c) an animal rights group
A group of individuals that believe animals were put on earth for use by humans,
animals are our property, and animals do not feel pain as we do are classified as:
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True or False: The term "research design" refers to structural design of the research
facility. - ANS False
Research that involves the use of existing knowledge for solving a specific biomedical
problem and is directed towards a specific purpose such as development of new
surgical techniques and procedures is:
a) Clinical research
b) Basic research
c) Applied research
d) Laboratory research - ANS c) applied research
The AWA regulations are enforced by:
a) ILAR
b) IACUC
c) PHS
d) USDA - ANS d) USDA
True or False: If an animal is in pain- even in a herd or group cage environment- they
will always show the same signs of pain - ANS False
In small animal species, which of the following physical signs can be evaluated to
indicate the level of pain? (Mark all that apply)
a) Toe position
b) Whisker position
c) Cheek flattening
d) Orbital tightening
e) Ear position
f) Incisor position - ANS b) whisker position
c) Cheek flattening
d) Orbital tightening
e) Ear position
True or False: As the San Juan College Veterinary Technology Distance Learning
Program is AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, they must maintain an
IACUC to oversee animal care and use protocols for animals used in completion of
clinical skills - ANS True
In an enclosed area, ammonia levels can become high. Ammonia is a byproduct of
which metabolic waste product?
a) Creatinine
b) Breakdown of RBCs
c) Urine and feces
d) Protein and glucose - ANS c) urine and feces
The proper environmental temperature for rodents is:
A) 40-45 degrees F
B) 55-60 degrees F
C) 64-79 degrees F
VETT 235 Week 1-5 Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions.
Which of the following are behaviors that might be observed if a rodent is in pain? (Mark
all that apply)
A) Reduced grooming
b) Vocalization
c) Ear position
d) Eye position or squinting
e) Glazed expression
f) Decreased food/ water intake - ANS a) reduced grooming
c) Ear position
d) Eye position or squinting
F) decreased food/water intake
Which of the following procedures might produce moderate to severe pain?
a) Embryo transfer
b) Superficial lymphadenectomy
c) Orthopedic procedures
d) Ear notching - ANS c) orthopedic procedures
Air changes within an animal enclosure that are too fast may result in which of the
following:
A) introduction of contaminants into a sterile area
b) Lower environmental temperatures
c) Higher humidity levels
d) Drafts within the cage of the animal - ANS d) drafts within the cage of the animal
Before a study begins, an IACUC will review protocols and plans and evaluate which of
the following?
a) Type, level, and frequency of pain
b) Knowledge and skill level of research team to evaluate animal health
c) Procedure in place to document approved IACUC protocol has been followed and
results recorded for reporting
d) All of the above - ANS d) all of the above
A group of individuals that believe animals have intrinsic rights and should be
guaranteed freedom and rights just as humans and should not be used for food,
resources, used for sport, hunted, euthanized for any reason, or used for research are
classified as:
a) An animal control group
b) An animal exploitation group
c) An animal rights group
d) An animal liberation group - ANS c) an animal rights group
A group of individuals that believe animals were put on earth for use by humans,
animals are our property, and animals do not feel pain as we do are classified as:
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True or False: The term "research design" refers to structural design of the research
facility. - ANS False
Research that involves the use of existing knowledge for solving a specific biomedical
problem and is directed towards a specific purpose such as development of new
surgical techniques and procedures is:
a) Clinical research
b) Basic research
c) Applied research
d) Laboratory research - ANS c) applied research
The AWA regulations are enforced by:
a) ILAR
b) IACUC
c) PHS
d) USDA - ANS d) USDA
True or False: If an animal is in pain- even in a herd or group cage environment- they
will always show the same signs of pain - ANS False
In small animal species, which of the following physical signs can be evaluated to
indicate the level of pain? (Mark all that apply)
a) Toe position
b) Whisker position
c) Cheek flattening
d) Orbital tightening
e) Ear position
f) Incisor position - ANS b) whisker position
c) Cheek flattening
d) Orbital tightening
e) Ear position
True or False: As the San Juan College Veterinary Technology Distance Learning
Program is AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, they must maintain an
IACUC to oversee animal care and use protocols for animals used in completion of
clinical skills - ANS True
In an enclosed area, ammonia levels can become high. Ammonia is a byproduct of
which metabolic waste product?
a) Creatinine
b) Breakdown of RBCs
c) Urine and feces
d) Protein and glucose - ANS c) urine and feces
The proper environmental temperature for rodents is:
A) 40-45 degrees F
B) 55-60 degrees F
C) 64-79 degrees F
