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ALAT CERTIFICATION STUDY QUESTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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ALAT CERTIFICATION STUDY QUESTIONSWhat does the acronym RALAT mean? - ANSWERS-Registered Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician
What does the acronym RLAT mean? - ANSWERS-Registered Laboratory Animal
Technician
What does the acronym RLATg mean? - ANSWERS-Registered Laboratory Animal
Technologist
Other than the ALAT Training Manual, name the publication that you must read
and study to prepare for the ALAT certification exam. - ANSWERS-The Guide for
the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
List the three levels of AALAS Technician Certification. - ANSWERS-Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT),
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg)
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other
veterinarians? - ANSWERS-Animal Care Panel (ACP)
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed it's name to what? - ANSWERS-
American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS)
,What does the Principle Investigator do? - ANSWERS-Plans and coordinates all
phases of the research work and prepares the protocol
What is an Animal Use Protocol? - ANSWERS-A document written by the Principal
Investigator and approved by the IACUC, that describes and justifies the use of
animals for a project
What does the acroynm IACUC mean? - ANSWERS-International Animal Care and
Use Committee
What is the 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.
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply
with when animals are euthanized? - ANSWERS-AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 could be an example of which
of the 3 R's? - ANSWERS-Reduction
What type of device identifies individuals using distinct characteristics such as
fingerprints or eye structures? - ANSWERS-Biometric Scanner
What document should be posted throughout the facility, and is consulted and
used when there is an emergency? - ANSWERS-Contact list
, What federal agency enforces the rules and standards for workplace safety? -
ANSWERS-Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Should a pregnant employee be assigned to work with cats? Why or why not? -
ANSWERS-No. Cats can carry the microbes that cause toxoplasmosis, which can
harm the fetus
List three important factors for personal protection against radiation. - ANSWERS-
Time; distance; shielding
What is Toxoplasmosis gondii? - ANSWERS-A parasite that can be transmitted
through cat feces.
What is a decibel? - ANSWERS-A unit which measures loudness
What are Material Safety Data Sheets? - ANSWERS-Provides information on
toxicity and potential side effects, and describes recommended treatment for
exposures.
What is zoonosis? - ANSWERS-Disease that can be transmitted from animals to
humans
What is a N95? - ANSWERS-A respirator mask that protects against airborne
particles.
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