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What requirement does the Animal Welfare Act place on multiple survival surgery? ANS -Multiple
survival surgeries are permitted when scientifically jus
According to the Animal Welfare Act Regulations, a study area refers to what type of area? ANS -An
area outside the animal facility in which animals are housed for more than 12 hours.
Which of these species is excluded from the Animal Welfare Act when used for biomedical research?
ANS -Fish
Who has the legal authority to sign the USDA registration form of a research institution? ANS -The
institutional official
Who appoints the members of the IACUC? ANS -The Chief Executive Officer
What requirement is set by the AWA regulations for commercial carriers who transport animals in
shipment to research and educational institutions? ANS -Commercial carriers must be registered with
the USDA.
What type of identification is not acceptable for dogs or cats at acquisition? ANS -Distinctive color
markings
What identification requirement applies to a litter of unweaned puppies and kittens? ANS -No
individual identification is necessary while the litter is housed with the identified dam.
Which statement is TRUE regarding health requirements for shipping animals: ANS -Health certificates
must accompany any dog, cat or nonhuman primate transported by a research facility.
,Which statement is TRUE regarding record-keeping requirements of the Animal Welfare Regulations?
ANS -IACUC records for meeting minutes, protocols and semiannual reports must be available to USDA
inspection.
Which of the following is a record-keeping requirement of the Animal Welfare Regulations? ANS -
Acquisition records must be maintained for dogs and cats that are received by the facility.
What is one objective of the annual report to the USDA/APHIS? ANS -Assure that the facility complies
with the AWA standards and regulations
What is not required by Animal Welfare Regulations in housing facilities? ANS -To have a fire alarm and
sprinkler system
Which of the following statements from the Animal Welfare Regulations is TRUE? ANS -Water and food
receptacles must be cleaned and sanitized every 2 weeks
What space requirements for cats are included in the Animal Welfare Regulations ANS -If clean and
sanitized, the litter box can be counted as floor space.
What is included in Animal Welfare Regulations for housing guinea pigs and/or hamsters? ANS -Cages
for guinea pigs are required to be at least 7 inches high.
Animal Welfare Regulations for rabbits require: ANS -Cages to be sanitized once every 30 days.
What determines cage space requirements for nonhuman primates as outlined in the Animal Welfare
Regulations? ANS -Weight group of the nonhuman primates
How frequently does the USDA conduct inspections of research facilities? ANS -Once a year
What change was made to the Animal Welfare Act by the 1990 pet protection amendment? ANS -Cats
and dogs must undergo a 5-day holding period before being acquired by a dealer.
,How is a major operative procedure defined in the Animal Welfare Act Regulations? ANS -Penetration
and exposure of a body cavity or substantial impairment of physical or physiological function
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the IACUC? ANS -Specifying veterinary treatments to
be administered to facility animals
A person supplying dogs to research is exempted from licensing with the USDA under which of the
following conditions? ANS -Fewer than 25 dogs born on their premises are sold within a one-year
period.
If a research facility considers acquiring a cat from a person exempt from USDA licensing, what
requirement applies to this transaction? ANS -The facility does not need to observe the 5-day
requirement for holding the cat.
What source of dogs and cats is not permitted for procurement by Class B dealers? ANS -Feral dogs and
cats
What identification requirement applies to a litter of unweaned puppies and kittens? ANS -No
individual identification is necessary while the litter is housed with the identified dam.
Which statement is TRUE regarding health requirements for shipping animals: ANS -Health certificates
must accompany any dog, cat or nonhuman primate transported by a research facility.
What is included in Animal Welfare Regulations for housing guinea pigs and/or hamsters? ANS -Cages
for guinea pigs are required to be at least 7 inches high.
Which of the following information need not be present on an official tag? ANS -Date of birth
How many categories of biosafety levels exist? ANS -4
Which is NOT one of the main steps in the biological risk assessment process? ANS -Developing signage
for the laboratory
, Which is an example of a secondary barrier for BSL-1 laboratories? ANS -Sink for hand washing
Which items MUST be listed on the sign posted at the entrance of the BSL-2 laboratory? ANS -Biosafety
level, procedures for entering and exiting, supervisor name and phone number.
What is required of laboratory personnel in a biosafety level 3 laboratory? ANS -They must have
specific training and experience in handling pathogenic and potentially lethal agents.
Which type of autoclave should be used in a BSL-4 facility? ANS -Double-door autoclave
Which describes the type of agents used in animals in typical ABSL-2 work? ANS -Agents associated
with human disease and pose moderate hazards
Which statement about ABSL-4 cabinet laboratories is FALSE? ANS -false
It is required that an autoclave be present within the room where infected animals are housed. ANS -
False
Which of the following statements is TRUE? ANS -Both biosecurity and biosafety depend on risk
assessments, personnel expertise and responsibility, and control and accountability.
Ultimately, the effectiveness of a biosecurity program depends on the: ANS -integrity of the personnel.
false ANS -Biosecurity procedures take precedence over the safety of laboratory members and the
surrounding community.
What is the function of the pass-through device attached to the Class III biosafety cabinet? ANS -It
allows materials to be brought in and out of the cabinet without contaminating the laboratory.
What is a "select agent?" ANS -An agent that poses a severe threat to public health and safety
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