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ALAT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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ALAT EXAMOther than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to
prepare for the exam - ANSWERS-The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other
veterinarians? - ANSWERS-Animal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to this - ANSWERS-
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could work - ANSWERS-public
health organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and
biological product companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification - ANSWERS-Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal
Technologist
List the two journals that are published by AALAS - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-As a privilege
,What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research
express their opinions? - ANSWERS-distribute pamphlets, lead protest
demonstrations
List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATs - ANSWERS-cage cleaning, feed
and watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room
sanitation, public area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PI - ANSWERS-Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and
prepares the protocol
Role of Research Tech - ANSWERS-Performs research tasks required by the
protocol and analyzes the data
Role of Lab Animal Vet - ANSWERS-Coordinates animal care and advises
investigators on proper animal use
Role of Lab Animal Tech - ANSWERS-Performs many animal care functions and
monitors environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals - ANSWERS-Primary
source of the standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the
US
,Purpose of Animal use protocol - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-Regulations developed by the
FDA and the EPA to validate and document the process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedure - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-the chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide
describes standards - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Refinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply
with when animals are euthanized? - ANSWERS-AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studies - ANSWERS-
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 - ANSWERS-exercise; psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare act -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-An institutional body that oversees and
evaluates an animal care and use program
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