ALAT Certification Study Questions 2022/2023 Download
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ALAT Certification Study Questions
Other than the ALAT Training Manual, name the publication that you must read and study to prepare for the ALAT certification exam. - The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. - Assistant L...
ALAT Certification Study Questions Other than the ALAT Training Manual, name the publication that you must read and study to prepare for the ALAT certification exam. - The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg) What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterin arians? - Animal Care Panel (ACP) In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed it's name to what? - American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS) What does the acronym RALAT mean? - Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician What do es the acronym RLAT mean? - Registered Laboratory Animal Technician What does the acronym RLATg mean? - Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist What does the Principle Investigator do? - Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepare s the protocol What is an Animal Use Protocol? - A document written by the Principal Investigator and approved by the IACUC, that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project What does the acroynm IACUC mean? - International Animal Care and U se Committee What is the PHS Policy? - Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related purposes. According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what doc ument must institutions comply with when animals are euthanized? - AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 could be an example of which of the 3 R's? - Reduction What type of device identifies individuals using di stinct characteristics such as fingerprints or eye structures? - Biometric Scanner What document should be posted throughout the facility, and is consulted and used when there is an emergency? - Contact list What federal agency enforces the rules and standards for workplace safety? - Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Should a pregnant employee be assigned to work with cats? Why or why not? - No. Cats can carry the microbes that cause toxopl asmosis, which can harm the fetus List three important factors for personal protection against radiation. - Time; distance; shielding What is Toxoplasmosis gondii? - A parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces. What is a decibel? - A unit which measures loudness What are Material Safety Data Sheets? - Provides information on toxicity and potential side effects, and describes recommended treatment for exposures. What is zoonosis? - Disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans What is a N95? - A respirator mask that protects against airborne particles. Q-Fever is carried by what animal? - Sheep (Ovis Aries) B virus is carried by what animal? - Macaque Toxoplasmosis gondii is carried by what animal? - Cat (Felis Cattus) Tuberculosis is carried by what animal? - Nonhuman primate (NHP) Who submits the Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance that the animal research program meets all relevant regulations and standards? - Institutional Official What nonprofit organization accredits labo ratory animal research programs? - Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) What guidelines must an animal facility follow when research animals are euthanized at the end of a study? - AVMA Guidelin es on Euthanasia Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the Animal Welfare Act, what must be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research facility? - Opportunities for exercise What does the acronym SOP stand for? - Standard Operating Procedure
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