Working With The Laboratory Mouse AALAS Study Guide Test.

Working With The Laboratory Mouse AALAS Study Guide Test. Which of the following falls within the range of the total blood volume of adult mice? - correct answer 1.2 ml What is a problem that is often encountered with mice housed on wire mesh flooring? - correct answer Foot injuries Which of the factors below affect the routine sanitation schedule in animal facilities? - correct answer All of the Above What best describes the oral gavage procedure? - correct answer The administration of fluid into the stomach through a feeding needle that is inserted into the mouth and threaded down the esophagus. Federal policies and guidelines require humane treatment of laboratory animals: - correct answer All of the Above Which statement best describes the in vivo method of monoclonal antibody production? - correct answer It uses mice to grow hybridoma cells on their peritoneal lining. The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals provides: - correct answer The basic information needed to develop an institutional occupational health and safety program. What is the easiest way to induce gas anesthesia for a mouse? - correct answer Use an anesthetic induction chamber What is the recommended method for the production of monoclonal antibodies? - correct answer In Vitro Techniques Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding preparation of a mouse for surgery? Check all that apply. - correct answer •The skin should be disinfected around the incision site. •The fur should be removed around the incision site. •You should firmly pinch the mouse's foot or toe to check for a pain reflex before beginning surgery. Which of the following statements about identifying mice is NOT true? - correct answer Ear punching and notching is the most permanent way to identify rodents. Which of the following represents good practice in oral gavage of mice? - correct answer •The needle tip should be inserted behind the incisors. •The head of the mouse should be in vertical alignment with the esophagus during the gavage. The goal of appropriate animal care is to: - correct answer minimize pain and distress where possible. Who is responsible for the humane treatment of experimental animals? - correct answer All of the Above When does accreditation by AAALAC International provide you with an exemption from some of the mandates of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals? - correct answer Under no circumstances