Laboratory Animal Technician Unit One Exam Questions with Latest Update
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Laboratory Animal Technician
Carl Linnae developed a system to classify organisms based on their anatomical traits called - Answer-taxonomy
The first step in scientific research is to establish a hypothesis. - Answer-The first step is to define the question to be asked.
In the U.S., who grants approval to market a new dr...
Laboratory Animal Technician Unit One
Exam Questions with Latest Update
Carl Linnae developed a system to classify organisms based on their anatomical traits
called - Answer-taxonomy
The first step in scientific research is to establish a hypothesis. - Answer-The first step is
to define the question to be asked.
In the U.S., who grants approval to market a new drug after several rounds of clinical
trials? - Answer-FDA
What type of information is usually included in a grant application? - Answer-A detailed
description of research goals; basis of study; thorough review of relevant literature; any
preliminary data and results; all procedures to be performed
How many years does a typical grant provide money for funding of a research project? -
Answer-3-5 years
What information is NOT typically provided in a grant application? - Answer-A search for
alternatives to potentially painful procedures
The purpose of a grant application is to request - Answer-money to conduct research
Animals may be used for research after an animal use protocol is submitted to the
IACUC. - Answer-Work involving animals only begins after the animal use protocol is
approved by IACUC.
IACUCs are required by ... - Answer-Federal law
Training research staff... - Answer-is NOT a duty of IACUC.
List 6 types of information included in the typical animal use protocol. - Answer-
Rationale and purpose for using animals; justification for the species and number of
animals requested; review of the availability/appropriateness of animal alternatives;
evidence of consideration of alternatives to procedures that may cause more than
momentary pain/distress; confirmation that the study does not unnecessarily duplicate
other experiments
Per the Animal Welfare Regulations, how long is a protocol using USDA-covered
species approved for? - Answer-One year
Which entity reviews animal use protocols to ensure compliance with all relevant laws,
regulations, and institutional policies on animal welfare? - Answer-IACUC
, What does the IACUC have the authority to do? - Answer-Stop a previously approved
animal use protocol.
How often does the Animal Welfare Regulations require the IACUC to monitor the care
and use program through reviews of the program and the routine inspections of the
animal facilities? - Answer-At least every 6 months
What 3 entities require that the IACUC ensures the institution and its personnel comply
with all relevant mandates for animal welfare, thus enforcing self-regulation? - Answer-
USDA, OLAW, AAALAC
The IACUC must have approval of the institutional official to suspend a study involving
the use of animals. T or F - Answer-False, IACUC has the authority to suspend any
animal-related activity including an entire protocol.
List 3 activities that are performed during post-approval monitoring. - Answer-Observe
procedures, review animal health records, inspect animal use areas, observe animals
on study
What information does an institution provide to AAALAC International to describe its
research programs and facilities? - Answer-Animal care and use policies and
responsibilities; IACUC activities and administration; animal environment, housing, and
management; veterinary medical care; physical plant information
What must accompany a dog, cat, or nonhuman primate that is transported by a
research facility? - Answer-Health certificate (recently examined by a vet and is
currently healthy)
What document must an institution which houses USDA-covered animals submit to the
USDA each year? - Answer-Annual report to the USDA
Who may conduct an unannounced inspection of registered institutions? - Answer-
USDA Veterinary Medical Officers (VMOs)
How often must the institution update its registration with the USDA if using AWA-
covered species? - Answer-Every 3 years
The institution official is the person designated by an institution to do what? - Answer-
Take responsibility for making sure the organization complies with the AWA
What feature is required to be provided for dogs by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)? -
Answer-An exercise program
List 3 methods of identifying adult animals at a research institution. - Answer-Tag/collar,
microchip, ear tag, wing or leg band (birds), tattoo
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