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Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - Correct Answers public
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health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological
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product companies
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List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - Correct Answers Assistant
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Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
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Technologist
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Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare
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for the exam - Correct Answers The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
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What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? -
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Correct Answers Animal Care Panel
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In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - Correct Answers
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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
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List the two journals that are published by AALAS - Correct Answers JAALAS ( Journal of
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the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
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How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the
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use of animals in research? - Correct Answers As a privilege
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What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
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opinions? - Correct Answers distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
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List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - Correct Answers cage cleaning,
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feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room
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sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments
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Role of PI - Correct Answers Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and
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prepares the protocol
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Role of Research Tech - Correct Answers Performs research tasks required by the
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protocol and analyzes the data
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Role of Lab Animal Vet - Correct Answers Coordinates animal care and advises
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investigators on proper animal use
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, Role of Lab Animal Tech - Correct Answers Performs many animal care functions and
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monitors environmental factors
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Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - Correct Answers Primary
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source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
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Purpose of Animal use protocol - Correct Answers A document written by the PI and
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approved by that IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
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Purpose of PHS policy - Correct Answers Federal mandate that covers all live
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vertebrates used or intended for use in research, research training, experimentation,
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biological testing, or for related purposes
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Purpose of good laboratory practices - Correct Answers Regulations developed by the
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FDA and the EPA to validate and document the process of safety testing
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Purpose of standard operating procedure - Correct Answers Written instructions
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approved by management and used to perform a routine activity
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According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the
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IACUC - Correct Answers the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
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List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes
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standards - Correct Answers personnel qualifications and training, occupational health
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and safety, vet care, animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical
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and post surgical care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design
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and construction
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Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by
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the Animal Welfare Act - Correct Answers Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild
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mice, horses, gerbils, goats, sheep
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The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal
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Welfare Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirements - Correct Answers
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register with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal
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records, provide adequate vet care
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The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs
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principles? - Correct Answers Refinement
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According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with
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when animals are euthanized? - Correct Answers AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
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List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - Correct Answers
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Cell cultures, mathematical models
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, Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require
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that dogs have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______ enrichment - Correct
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Answers exercise; psychological
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List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - Correct
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Answers PHS policy covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some
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administrative differences in its IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ Health
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and Safety program
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Function of the IACUC - Correct Answers An institutional body that oversees and
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evaluates an animal care and use program
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Function of Quality Assurance Unit - Correct Answers An institution unit that ensures
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compliance with the GLP
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Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - Correct Answers The body that
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administers and enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
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Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
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International - Correct Answers A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal
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research programs
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Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - Correct Answers The body that
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administers and enforces the PHS policy
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Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3
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Rs? - Correct Answers Reduction
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Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What
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are the factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research
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study - Correct Answers The species of animals used the funding sources
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Purpose of disaster plan - Correct Answers Provides steps for disaster preparedness
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and response
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Purpose of emergency contact list - Correct Answers Identifies whom to call if an
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emergency occurs
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Purpose of disaster drill - Correct Answers Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide
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emergency systems
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Purpose of post-incident discussion - Correct Answers Identifies ways to improve the
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disaster plan and emergency procedures
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