LAT PREP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT!!
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LAT PREP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT!!
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the three levels of technician certifications.
ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an ALAT?
Surgical Proced...
LAT PREP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
CORRECT!!
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally
certified. Name the three levels of technician certifications.
ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an ALAT?
Surgical Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and
provide for their needs?
Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of the
research work?
Principal Investigator
Why are animals used to study human diseases?
The biomedical processes in animal models can be very similar to humans.
What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker?
Talk to your co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and work out the problem.
What two mandates or documents must be studied in additon to the ALAT
Training Manual to prepare for th ALAT technician certification examination?
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare
Regulations
Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal
Care Panel (ACP)
Dr. Nathan Brewer
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what?
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following?
Registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols at an
institution?
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that stress
or pain to an animal is minimized?
Refinement
Using cell or tissue culture or mathematical models in the experiment whenever
possible and substituting "lower" species for "higher" mammalian species are
examples of whcih of the 3Rs principles?
Replacement
Using the minimum number of animals that will serve a useful purpose, yet yeild
statistically sound data and produce scientific benefit demonstrates which
principle?
Reduction
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that must be
followed when euthanizing research animals?
,AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with the
AWA, what must be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research facility?
Opportunities for exercise
The US Government Principles apply to which animals?
Vertebrate species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical issues
raised by some medical procedures and treatments?
Bioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your supervisor,
you can submit your concerns to which individual?
IACUC chair
The PHS policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies
specifically to which type of research?
Federally funded research
Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal Welfare
Act?
Guinea pig bred for research
Mouse bred for research
Rat bred for research
Snake bred for research
Guinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym 'SOP' stand for
Standard Operating Procedure
What are the three Rs?
Replacement, refinement, reduction
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations?
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of
Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility?
Every 6 months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform
inspections of the animal research facility?
At least once a year
USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of which
federal law?
Freedom of Information Act
Which regulations specifically apply to experiments in which a test material is
being studied for safety and will be reviewed by the Food and Drug
Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency?
Good Laboratory Practices
Which document on animal research is reviewed and approved by the
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee?
Animal use protocol
, Which document contains information regarding potential disasters, evacuation,
and emergency contacts?
Disaster plan
What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide
emergency system?
Periodic disaster drills
Which of the following facilities would generally have the lowest risk of being
targeted by animal rights activists?
Facilities housing fish and amphibians
What is the primary purpose of a facility security program?
To ensure a safe and secure environment for workers
Who is ultimately responsible for the safety of an individual staff member of an
animal research facility?
The individual him/herself
Where should the contact list be posted?
In common areas that have heavy traffic
In a disaster situation, the lab animals should be evacuated only under which
circumstance?
Evacuation does not jeopardize the safety of the staff
What is the main reason that post-incident discussions are useful?
They can be used to identify ways to improve emergency procedures
If you receive a threatening phone call at the animal facility, what should you do
first?
Leave the area and report the incident
An exercise which involved the mock destruction of part of the facility due to an
earthquake is an example of:
A drill
What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program?
To minimize the risk of occupational injuries for all employees
Which federal agency in the U.S. is the main enforcer of rules or standards
related to workplace safety?
The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Which health surveillance procedure is particularly important in facilities housing
nonhmuan primates?
Tuberculin skin test
Why should employees with pets in their home be particularly careful while
working in the animal facility?
To avoid introducing microorganisms into the laboratory animal colony
Which factor does NOT determine the type of PPE needed when working in the
facility?
Skill and experience
What does an eye was station use to clean the eye?
Clean water under low pressure
What is radioactivity?
A release of energy rays
Which type of hazard causes musculoskeletal injuries
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