ALAT

Who validated the scientific method with other researchers? Correct Answer: Claude Bernard 1st step of the scientific method Correct Answer: Define the question 2nd step of the scientific method Correct Answer: Formulate an objective framework 3rd step of the scientific method Correct Answer: Establish a hypothesis 4th step of the scientific method Correct Answer: Create a research design 5th step of scientific method Correct Answer: Identify variables 6th step of scienti...

What is NOT found in the dermal layer? A. Hair follicles B. Connective tissue C. Pigment cells D. Cornified epithelium D. Cornified epithelium What effect does UV light have that limits the ability of microorganisms to survive? A. Chemical breakdown B. Mutations in DNA C. Interference with oxygen levels D. Physical decay B. Mutations in DNA What is a prognosis? A. Prediction of the probable course of a disease and chance of recovery B. Treatment plan for a disease, including pr...

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 Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist Other than the ALAT Training Manual, name the publication that you must read and study to prepare for the ALAT certification ...

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 of injury can be prevented by taking frequent short breaks to rest and stretch the body? Correct Answer: Repetitive motion If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your su...

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 laboratory animal care and use in the US To identify a subclinical disease, it is necessary to do what type of testing? Correct Answer: Diagnostic Specific protections for employees reporting an...

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 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 ferret is called a ______________. Corre...

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 room air About how many centimeters are in an inch? Correct Answer: 2.5 cm How long is the gestation period in goats? Correct Answer: 143-154 days Females rats have the following characteristi...

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 and incubated. Then, any growth of microorganisms can be observed List two reasons that automatic watering systems are often used to provide drinking water for laboratory animals. Correct Answer: ...

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 Technician Certification? Correct Answer: ALAT, LAT, LATG Which mandate must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for certification? Correct Answer: The Guide What organization...

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 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress or pain to an animal is minimized? a. Reduction b. Refinement c. Replacement d. Reconstitution Correct Answer: b. Refinement Using cell or ti...