LAT Laboratory Animal Technician; Questions with Complete Solutions
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LAT Laboratory Animal Technician; Questions with
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U.S. Government provides approximately how much in research/development funds spent by
college and university? Correct answer-2/3
What information is important on grant applications to request funds? Correct answerDetailed d...
LAT Laboratory Animal Technician; Questions with
Complete Solutions
U.S. Government provides approximately how much in research/development funds spent by
college and university? Correct answer-2/3
What information is important on grant applications to request funds? Correct answer-
Detailed description of research goals, scientific basis of study, and review of relevant literature
and all procedures to be performed
What is the difference between NIH & NSF? Correct answer-NIH: primary granting
agency: academia, federal agencies, biomedical research
NSF: Basic research in math, medicine, and biology
The USDA stands for what? Correct answer-United States Department of Agriculture
The USDA is responsible for what? Correct answer-Enforces and amends AWA
Auction, sale, exhibit, transport, breeding, or conduct of research with animals
Animals exempt from AWA
Research institutions mst register with
Supply annual reports
Inspection records through the FOIA
Unscheduled inspection once per year
, LAT Laboratory Animal Technician; Questions with
Complete Solutions
What does the FOIA stand for? Correct answer-Freedom of Information Act - provides the
USDA's inspection records
What is the Public Health Service Policy? Correct answer-Institutions which receive
funding from PHS and NIH must follow these guidelines, requires filing of an Amimal Welfare
Assurance document that demonstrates the institution is following the Guid, PHS policy, AWA,
and any other applicable laws
The FDA has many responsibilites including: Correct answer-Assures that new drugs and
medical devices are safe and effective before approved for use in humans
Monitors drug approval
Includes human, and veterinary drugs, food, and medical devices
Requires that effectiveness be demonstrated through well controlled investigations
What is GLP? Correct answer-Good Laboratory Practices
Established in 1978 with implementation of laboratory audits and inspection programs
Details requirements for QA and SOPs
What is the importance of importation and transportations regulations? Correct answer-
For the protection of humans and environment from potential disease carrying organisms
Which agencies control importation? Correct answer-CDC, USDA, and US Fish & Wildlife
Service
, LAT Laboratory Animal Technician; Questions with
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Institutional polices are established for: Correct answer-facility operations
care and use procedures
veterinary support
physical plant
Standard operating procedures relate to: Correct answer-wall aspects of animal care and
support
personnel management
health surveillance of animals and personnel
equipment
investigators
What are the functions of IACUCs and who mandates? Correct answer-mandated by
AWA, PHS policy, and the Guide
Review and approve protocols for animal use
Review animal use program and perform animal facilities inspections at least every 6 months
What has to happen before animal research can begin? Correct answer-principal
investigator provides written details of how animals will be used in the research project
IACUC must review all protocols using animals and must approve all protocols before any animal
research can begin
, LAT Laboratory Animal Technician; Questions with
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What does the IACUC determine? Correct answer-Can deny permission ro start a project
can stop a research peoject
Ensures compliance with regulations
Reviews complete protocols at least every 3 years; reviews updates to protocols yearly
What is the AAALAC, International? Correct answer-Association for Assessment and
Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International
Non-profit organization that provides a mechanism for peer review of animal care and use
programs by scientific community
Detailed application with information on facilities, procedures, programs, and research animals
to use
Annual report must be submitted to AAALAC on status of animal care program
Site inspection and program evaluation every 3 years
Why is it important to keep accurate, up-to-date records? Correct answer-Determine if
procedures are followed according to established standards
Determine whether environmental controls are properly maintained
Improve facility efficiency and effectivness
What is PHS Policy? Correct answer-All assurance records related directly to grant
applications, research proposals, and changes of research activities > 3yrs after completion
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