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Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - ANSWER public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product companies List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - ANSWER Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory ...

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ALAT EXAM 2022/2023 Questions and Answers
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - ANSWER public health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - ANSWER Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for the exam - ANSWER The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians? - ANSWER Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - ANSWER American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALAS - ANSWER JAALAS ( Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the use of animals in research? - ANSWER As a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions? - ANSWER distribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - ANSWER cage cleaning, feed and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI - ANSWER Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
Role of Research Tech - ANSWER Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet - ANSWER Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use Role of Lab Animal Tech - ANSWER Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - ANSWER Primary source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocol - ANSWER A document written by the PI and approved by that IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policy - ANSWER Federal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related purposes
Purpose of good laboratory practices - ANSWER Regulations developed by the FDA and the EPA to validate and document the process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedure - ANSWER Written instructions approved by management and used to perform a routine activity
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the IACUC - ANSWER the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes standards - ANSWER personnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet care, animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post surgical care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design
and construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the Animal Welfare Act - ANSWER Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses, gerbils, goats, sheep
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirements - ANSWER register with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal records, provide adequate vet care
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs principles? - ANSWER Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when animals are euthanized? - ANSWER AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - ANSWER Cell cultures, mathematical models Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that dogs have the opportunity for ______ and NHPS have ______ enrichment - ANSWER exercise; psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act - ANSWER PHS policy covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some administrative
differences in its IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ Health and Safety program
Function of the IACUC - ANSWER An institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal care and use program
Function of Quality Assurance Unit - ANSWER An institution unit that ensures compliance with the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service - ANSWER The body that administers and enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International - ANSWER A nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - ANSWER The body that administers and enforces the PHS policy
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3 Rs? - ANSWER Reduction
Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What are the factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research study - ANSWER The species of animals used the funding sources
Purpose of disaster plan - ANSWER Provides steps for disaster preparedness and response
Purpose of emergency contact list - ANSWER Identifies whom to call if an emergency occurs
Purpose of disaster drill - ANSWER Measures the effectiveness of institution-wide emergency systems
Purpose of post-incident discussion - ANSWER Identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and emergency procedures
Purpose of security plan - ANSWER Describes ways to prevent and address security breaches

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