ALAT TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols at an institution? a. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee b. Institutional Official c. Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare d. Attending Veterinarian Correct Answer: a. IACUC What is the term described in the...

List the three most common types of cage washers used in today's animal facilities. Correct Answer: tunnel washer; rack washer; cabinet washer How does a RODAC plate test the effectiveness of a sanitization program? Correct Answer: It can be inoculated with a sample taken from the environment ...

What do gerbils use for a territorial marking and pup ID? Correct Answer: Ventral marking gland The examination of a dead animal for diagnostic purposes or to determine the cause of death is called Correct Answer: Necropsy Class 1 BSCs draw in this type of air Correct Answer: Unfiltered roo...

Which of the following is not a benefit derived from laboratory animal research? a. vaccines b. medical technologies c. improved health and welfare of animals d. better pest control technologies Correct Answer: d (better pest control technologies) What are the three levels of AALAS Technicia...

Where is the most appropriate place to keep personal belongings? Correct Answer: Locker room Which of the following is not a physical method of euthanasia? a) decapitation b) carbon dioxide c) cervical dislocation d) microwave irradiation Correct Answer: b) carbon dioxide Mice exhibit postp...

Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the three levels of technician certifications. Correct Answer: ALAT, LAT, LATG Whcih of the following duties would be routinely performed by an ALAT? Correct Answer: Animal husbandry, Facility sanitation proc...

Which animal is most likely likely to be infected with the organism that causes Q fever? Correct Answer: Sheep Which of the following statements best describes the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals? Correct Answer: The Guide is the primary source of standards and guidelines for l...

Which mandate requires all federal grant recipients to comply with the US Principles, the AWA, and the Guide, and also requires an IACUC and an Occupational health and safety program? Correct Answer: Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy) What type...

The field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what period of time? Correct Answer: the 1950's Who was the first recognized laboratory animal veterinarian? Correct Answer: Dr. Simon Brimhall What does the acronym AALAS stand for? Correct Answer: American...

What is not a physical method of euthanasia? Correct Answer: Carbon Dioxide Mice exhibit postpartum estrus. They will normally come into estrus within ______ hours after giving birth. Correct Answer: 24 A male ferret is called a ____ and a female is called a _____. Correct Answer: Hob; jill...

Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work. Correct Answer: Public Health Organizations, Research and Teaching Institutuions, and Pharmaceutical and biological product Companies List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. Correct Answer: Assistant Laboratory Animal T...

Other than the ALAT Training Manual, name the publication that you must read and study to prepare for the ALAT certification exam. Correct Answer: The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. Correct Answer: Assistant Laboratory A...

Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work Correct Answer: public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification Correct Answer: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technici...