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What word does the Guide use to express a strong recommendation to animal care and use
programs?



Might

May

Should

Must Answer: Should



Which is true about the effects of anesthetics?



Perception of pain is lost but consciousness is never lost.

Consciousness is lost before the perception of pain is lost.

Consciousness and pain perception are lost at the same time.

Perception of pain is lost before consciousness is lost. Answer: Consciousness is lost before the
perception of pain is lost.



Areas for quarantine, hazardous substance studies, and nonhuman primate rooms should be kept at
______________ pressure.



positive

negative

,atmospheric

neutral Answer: negative



Which statement is FALSE regarding performance standards?



Performance standards provide flexibility for achieving an outcome.

Performance standards require input from a team of qualified professionals.

Performance standards define the methods in detail to be used to achieve the outcome.

Performance standards should be balanced with engineering standards. Answer: Performance
standards define the methods in detail to be used to achieve the outcome.



What number is the basis of the metric system?



100

2

10

5 Answer: 10



What is the scientific name of the pathogen that causes redleg?



Aeromonas hydrophila

Bufo marinus

Pseudocapillaroides xenopi

Ambystoma mexicanum Answer: Aeromonas hydrophila

,Which statement about multiple survival surgical procedures on a single animal is TRUE?



The Guide's requirement that multiple major survival surgeries must be scientifically justified and
included in the IACUC-approved protocol only applies to non-rodent mammals.

The Animal Welfare Regulations allow for the interpretation of "major" surgery to be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis by the IACUC.

When USDA-covered species are used, the Animal Welfare Regulations' definition of "major" surgery
takes precedence.

The Guide's definition of "major" surgery is rigid, and does not provide for any interpretation by the
veterinarian or the IACUC. Answer: When USDA-covered species are used, the Animal Welfare
Regulations' definition of "major" surgery takes precedence.



Regarding space recommendations, at a minimum, animals must:



be able to touch the floor and the ceiling of the cage at the same time.

have enough room exhibit normal postural expressions without touching the enclosure walls or
ceiling.

have adequate space so that every animal in the cage has twice the minimum space for one animal.

be able to circle the perimeter of their cage without encountering a feeder or waterer. Answer:
have enough room exhibit normal postural expressions without touching the enclosure walls or
ceiling.



Which statement about guinea pig breeding is TRUE?



Guinea pigs are born fully furred with eyes open.

Guinea pigs only breed in the fall, so they can give birth in the spring.

Unlike other rodents, mucous plugs are not seen in guinea pigs after mating.

, At parturition, labor and deliver is slow and can take many hours. Answer: Guinea pigs are born
fully furred with eyes open.



What should be done right after an animal has been euthanized?



The animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.

The carcass should be placed in a bag and frozen.

The entire cage should be sterilized.

The carcass should be injected with barbiturates then placed in a bag. Answer: The animal
should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.



What is an example of applied research?



Testing the safety of a new antibiotic ointment

Studying the normal brain function of rats

Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox

Observing orangutans in their natural habitat Answer: Using cows for developing a new vaccine
for chicken pox



What is NOT a factor influencing the level of aggression shown by mice?



Territoriality

Social dominance

Strain

Age Answer: Age

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