Working with the Laboratory Mouse AALAS UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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AALAS
Working with the Laboratory Mouse
AALAS UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following falls within the range of the total blood volume of adult mice? -
Correct Answer- 1.2 ml
What is a problem that is often encountered with mice housed on wire mesh flooring? -
Correct An...
Working with the Laboratory Mouse
AALAS UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following falls within the range of the total blood volume of adult mice? -
Correct Answer- 1.2 ml
What is a problem that is often encountered with mice housed on wire mesh flooring? -
Correct Answer- Foot injuries
Which of the factors below affect the routine sanitation schedule in animal facilities? -
Correct Answer- All of the Above
What best describes the oral gavage procedure? - Correct Answer- The administration of fluid
into the stomach through a feeding needle that is inserted into the mouth and threaded down
the esophagus.
Federal policies and guidelines require humane treatment of laboratory animals: - Correct
Answer- All of the Above
Which statement best describes the in vivo method of monoclonal antibody production? -
Correct Answer- It uses mice to grow hybridoma cells on their peritoneal lining.
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals provides: - Correct Answer- The
basic information needed to develop an institutional occupational health and safety program.
What is the easiest way to induce gas anesthesia for a mouse? - Correct Answer- Use an
anesthetic induction chamber
What is the recommended method for the production of monoclonal antibodies? - Correct
Answer- In Vitro Techniques
, Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding preparation of a mouse for
surgery? Check all that apply. - Correct Answer- •The skin should be disinfected around the
incision site.
•The fur should be removed around the incision site.
•You should firmly pinch the mouse's foot or toe to check for a pain reflex before beginning
surgery.
Which of the following statements about identifying mice is NOT true? - Correct Answer-
Ear punching and notching is the most permanent way to identify rodents.
Which of the following represents good practice in oral gavage of mice? - Correct Answer-
•The needle tip should be inserted behind the incisors.
•The head of the mouse should be in vertical alignment with the esophagus during the
gavage.
The goal of appropriate animal care is to: - Correct Answer- minimize pain and distress where
possible.
Who is responsible for the humane treatment of experimental animals? - Correct Answer- All
of the Above
When does accreditation by AAALAC International provide you with an exemption from
some of the mandates of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals? - Correct
Answer- Under no circumstances
What is the recommended depth for inserting a needle for IP injection of mice? - Correct
Answer- 0.5 cm
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - Correct Answer- Rodents are susceptible to
subclinical infections after surgery.
Which of the following is an injectable anesthetic agent? - Correct Answer- Pentobarbital
Which statement is true about mice in the age range of 6-10 days? - Correct Answer-
Mammaries become visible on the females around 9 days.
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