Lab Animal Management Test 1 Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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Laboratory Animal Technician
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Laboratory Animal Technician
What are some advances based on laboratory animals? - Answer--Allow scientists to understand how our bodies work.
-Better treatments and more effective drugs have been developed.
-Vaccines
-Pharmaceuticals, such as antibiotics, help us control or cure many infectious diseases.
-Anti-inflamma...
Lab Animal Management Test 1 Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
What are some advances based on laboratory animals? - Answer--Allow scientists to
understand how our bodies work.
-Better treatments and more effective drugs have been developed.
-Vaccines
-Pharmaceuticals, such as antibiotics, help us control or cure many infectious diseases.
-Anti-inflammatory drugs
-Technology for pacemakers, insulin pumps and cochlear implants
-Therapeutic drugs
History: - Answer--Dates back to ancient greeks and romans
-Louis Pasteur: studied rabies in dogs and anthrax in sheep
-Dr. Salmon: contributed to research in bacterial diseases (salmonella)
-Dr. John Call Dalton: institued use of animals in medical teaching labs
-Dr. Donaldson: established first standardized Laboratory aniimal
-Dr. Brimhall: first lab vet at mayo clinic
-Dr. Griffin developed disease-free animal colonies (Pasteurella-free rabbit colony)
History of AALAS - Answer--Didn't emerge as an organized field until late 40s
-AALAS branches are organized by 8 U.S. regions known as AALAS districts (48 local
AALAS branches across the country)
Animal use in research - Answer--15-20 million animals annually in U.S.
-Mice>Rats>Rabbits
-Dogs, cats, NHPs less than 1%
Benefits of animal models - Answer--Information on how the brain and nervous system
develop in human embryos
-Scientists study monkeys to see how the brain changes as humans grow old.
-Pig heart is much like ours
-Using live animals in research requires that all members of the research team accept
responsibilities of caring for the animals, supporting the quality of researching, and
complying regulatory requirements for animal research.
Different views on the use of animals in research: - Answer--Controversial issue
-PETA and SHACUSA (distribute pamphlets on public streets and in schools, lead
protest demonstrations in front of research institutions and researchers' homes, may go
to extreme measures)
Alternatives in research - Answer--Computer models and cell culture techniques.
-Better statistical methods are also making it possible to use fewer animals to obtain
significant experimental results.
,What is the principal investigator? - Answer--Scientist who plans and coordinates all
phases of the research work.
-Develops an idea and prepares the protocol, a plan that describes how the research
will be done.
-Responsible for reporting the research findings to the scientific community
What are the co-investigators and research technicians - Answer--Perform specific
research tasks required for the protocol, observe the experimental animals, perform
laboratory tests, assist with preparations and collect, organize and analyze the data
generated from the research protocol.
What are laboratory animal veterinarians? - Answer--Coordinates animal care activities
-Advises investigators on proper animal model selection and use
-Responsible for the overall maintenance of animal colony health
-Assures compliance with various regulations and policies that affect experimental
animals.
Who are the commercial animal suppliers and equipment manufacturers? - Answer--
Provides the highest quality products and technical support.
-Make cages, feed, bedding, equipment, etc. that meets/exceeds minimum standards.
Who are laboratory animal technicians? - Answer--Perform many animal care functions
critical to the maintenance of healthy animals.
-Can control factors that may affect experimental data
-Alert veterinary staff when any abnormalities are noted so animals can receive proper
care
-Perform work accurately according to prescribed standard operating procedures
Who are laboratory animal technologists? - Answer--Experienced, senior-level team
members
-May be assigned training, facility management, and/or supervisory duties
Interpersonal relationships at work: - Answer--Workplace that treats employees equally
improves individual employee morale and increases productivity.
-Grievance procedures for reporting discrimination, harassment, or other issues as well
as safeguards to protect employees against retaliation for reporting discrimination or
harassment.
-Complaints will be investigated and appropriate corrective action, if warranted, will be
taken.
Dealing with conflicts: - Answer--Try to find a time and place where you both feel
comfortable discussing the issue.
-Keep the discussion impersonal and professional
-You should separate the behavior from the person by using specific examples of
behavior that you find offensive or difficult when you are working together.
, Career opportunities in laboratory animal science: - Answer--Public health organizations
-Research and teaching institutions
-Pharmaceutical and biological product developers and manufacturers
-Chemical and consumer product developers and manufacturers
-Animal feed manufacturers
-Commercial laboratory animal suppliers
ALAT job classification: - Answer--ALATs are frequently entry-level and perform the
important daily tasks of animal husbandry
-ALATs should understand the moral and ethical aspects of the care and use of
laboratory animals.
-They should have a general knowledge of regulations pertaining to the use of animals
in research.
ALAT necessary skills - Answer--Handle routine husbandry tasks such as feeding,
watering, and bedding changes.
-Perform sanitation and sterilization procedures
-Observe and report changes in temp, air exchange rate, light/dark cycles, and humidity
in the animal room.
-Handle, restrain and determine sex of animals.
-Animal ID
-Assist with record keeping
-Recognize common illness signs and provide routine treatments.
Records: - Answer--Primary responsibility of all laboratory animal technicians
-Records including environmental, experimental, health, receiving, sanitation, census
information and behavioral observations are critical for ensuring that the least possible
number of animals used in experiments.
The ALAT- A member of the research team: - Answer--Time management skills are
critical
-Standardized cleaning, feeding and observation schedules help ensure consistent and
appropriate care for animals.
-Important to ask questions if confusion concerning procedures
How does one become an ALAT? - Answer--ALAT exam
-No high school diploma or GED plus 2 years laboratory animal science experience
-HS diploma or GED plus 1 year laboratory animal science experience.
-Any college degree of 2 or more years plus 0.5 years laboratory animal science
experience.
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