ALAT CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
Why should personnel always wash their hands BEFORE entering an animal
facility?
-Animals are sensitive to the smell of food and are more likely to bite.
-Surfaces in the vivarium are potential sources of contamination.
-To prevent transferring pathogens to other staff.
-Animals in the facility should not be exposed to microorganisms from staff
members' pets. - ANSWER- Animals in the facility should not be exposed to
microorganisms from staff members' pets.
Which statement about personal protective equipment is TRUE?
-Face shields offer the best protection for the eyes from splashes and aerosols.
-Puncture resistant gloves do not guarantee protection from injury but provide
additional protection should handling or restraint techniques fail.
-Masks are mandatory in all areas of the vivarium.
-Cloth uniforms should be taken home and laundered at least every week. -
ANSWER- Puncture resistant gloves do not guarantee protection from injury but
provide additional protection should handling or restraint techniques fail.
How should pressurized gas cylinders be stored?
-Flat on the floor, in a cool dry place
-Chained down flat to prevent movement
-Upright, in a small enclosed space
-Secured to a wall - ANSWER- Secured to a wall
Which document provides all the information about a chemical substance used in
the facility?
,-Animal use protocol
-The GLPs
-Safety data sheet
-Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) - ANSWER-
Safety Data Sheet
Which of the following statements regarding radioactive materials is TRUE?
-Your distance from a radioactive substance has NO impact on your radiation
exposure.
-No special precautions need to be taken cleaning the cages of animals dosed with
radioactivity
-Radiation dosage is cumulative and is monitored with film badges.
-All forms of radiation can pass through the body and cause physical damage -
ANSWER- Radiation dosage is cumulative and is monitored with film badges.
Shielding, time, and distance are the key factors for personal protection against
which of the following?
-Mechanical injuries
-Radiation
-Allergies
-Injuries from bites and scratches - ANSWER- Radiation
Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of radioactive
materials in the facility?
-Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
-Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)
-Center for Disease Control (CDC)
-Institute for Nuclear Research (INR) - ANSWER- Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC)
,Which type of conditions do ergonomic hazards usually cause?
-musculoskeletal injuries
-allergies
-infections
-cardiopulmonary disease - ANSWER- musculoskeletal injuries
What disease are nonhuman primates at risk of acquiring from humans, requiring
periodic testing of animal care staff?
-Shigella
-Yellow fever
-Campylobacter
-Tuberculosis - ANSWER- Tuberculosis
Which federal law requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized
hazards that are likely to harm employees?
-Biohazard Safety Response Act
-Occupational Safety and Health Act
-Personnel Safety in the Workplace Act
-Workplace Safety Regulations Act - ANSWER- Occupational Safety and Health
Act
Which animal is most likely to harbor the B virus?
-Pig
-Sheep
-Macaque
-Rabbit - ANSWER- Macaque
Which of the following would NOT be a way to protect yourself against zoonoses,
allergies, or infection in the animal facility?
, -Applying makeup and eating lunch in the breakroom.
-Keeping a snack in the pocket of your scrubs and eating it in between cage
changes
-Washing hands before leaving animal areas
-Wearing gloves, bonnet, gown, and shoe covers when in animal rooms -
ANSWER- Keeping a snack in the pocket of your scrubs and eating it in between
cage changes
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and
humans?
-Plasmosis
-Infectious hazard
-Zoonosis
-Epidemic - ANSWER- Zoonosis
What is the minimum sound level that is considered a noise hazard?
-85 dB and above
-50 dB and above
-100 dB and above
-125 dB and above - ANSWER- 85 dB and above
What should be the first step if a technician is bitten by an animal in the animal
facility?
-The wound should be scrubbed and held under running water for 15 minutes.
-The technician should stop all activities and notify their supervisor. -The
wound should have antibiotic ointment applied, then held under running
water for 15 minutes.
-Pressure should be applied to the wound, then a cold compress. - ANSWER- The
wound should be scrubbed and held under running water for 15 minutes.
Once sanitized, caging and equipment is best stored in which location?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
Why should personnel always wash their hands BEFORE entering an animal
facility?
-Animals are sensitive to the smell of food and are more likely to bite.
-Surfaces in the vivarium are potential sources of contamination.
-To prevent transferring pathogens to other staff.
-Animals in the facility should not be exposed to microorganisms from staff
members' pets. - ANSWER- Animals in the facility should not be exposed to
microorganisms from staff members' pets.
Which statement about personal protective equipment is TRUE?
-Face shields offer the best protection for the eyes from splashes and aerosols.
-Puncture resistant gloves do not guarantee protection from injury but provide
additional protection should handling or restraint techniques fail.
-Masks are mandatory in all areas of the vivarium.
-Cloth uniforms should be taken home and laundered at least every week. -
ANSWER- Puncture resistant gloves do not guarantee protection from injury but
provide additional protection should handling or restraint techniques fail.
How should pressurized gas cylinders be stored?
-Flat on the floor, in a cool dry place
-Chained down flat to prevent movement
-Upright, in a small enclosed space
-Secured to a wall - ANSWER- Secured to a wall
Which document provides all the information about a chemical substance used in
the facility?
,-Animal use protocol
-The GLPs
-Safety data sheet
-Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) - ANSWER-
Safety Data Sheet
Which of the following statements regarding radioactive materials is TRUE?
-Your distance from a radioactive substance has NO impact on your radiation
exposure.
-No special precautions need to be taken cleaning the cages of animals dosed with
radioactivity
-Radiation dosage is cumulative and is monitored with film badges.
-All forms of radiation can pass through the body and cause physical damage -
ANSWER- Radiation dosage is cumulative and is monitored with film badges.
Shielding, time, and distance are the key factors for personal protection against
which of the following?
-Mechanical injuries
-Radiation
-Allergies
-Injuries from bites and scratches - ANSWER- Radiation
Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of radioactive
materials in the facility?
-Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
-Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)
-Center for Disease Control (CDC)
-Institute for Nuclear Research (INR) - ANSWER- Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC)
,Which type of conditions do ergonomic hazards usually cause?
-musculoskeletal injuries
-allergies
-infections
-cardiopulmonary disease - ANSWER- musculoskeletal injuries
What disease are nonhuman primates at risk of acquiring from humans, requiring
periodic testing of animal care staff?
-Shigella
-Yellow fever
-Campylobacter
-Tuberculosis - ANSWER- Tuberculosis
Which federal law requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized
hazards that are likely to harm employees?
-Biohazard Safety Response Act
-Occupational Safety and Health Act
-Personnel Safety in the Workplace Act
-Workplace Safety Regulations Act - ANSWER- Occupational Safety and Health
Act
Which animal is most likely to harbor the B virus?
-Pig
-Sheep
-Macaque
-Rabbit - ANSWER- Macaque
Which of the following would NOT be a way to protect yourself against zoonoses,
allergies, or infection in the animal facility?
, -Applying makeup and eating lunch in the breakroom.
-Keeping a snack in the pocket of your scrubs and eating it in between cage
changes
-Washing hands before leaving animal areas
-Wearing gloves, bonnet, gown, and shoe covers when in animal rooms -
ANSWER- Keeping a snack in the pocket of your scrubs and eating it in between
cage changes
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and
humans?
-Plasmosis
-Infectious hazard
-Zoonosis
-Epidemic - ANSWER- Zoonosis
What is the minimum sound level that is considered a noise hazard?
-85 dB and above
-50 dB and above
-100 dB and above
-125 dB and above - ANSWER- 85 dB and above
What should be the first step if a technician is bitten by an animal in the animal
facility?
-The wound should be scrubbed and held under running water for 15 minutes.
-The technician should stop all activities and notify their supervisor. -The
wound should have antibiotic ointment applied, then held under running
water for 15 minutes.
-Pressure should be applied to the wound, then a cold compress. - ANSWER- The
wound should be scrubbed and held under running water for 15 minutes.
Once sanitized, caging and equipment is best stored in which location?
