Alat Quiz CA
- 1.
Microenvironment refers to:
- A.
The environment in the animal facility
- B.
The environment within the animal's cage or pen
- C.
Both the environment in the animal facility as well as the animal's cage or pen
Correct Answer
B. The environment within the animal's cage or pen -
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Variables in the macroenvironment directly affect the microenvironment.
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
B. True -
- 3.
Rooms for rodent breeding, hairless rodents, newly hatched chicks, baby pigs and postoperative recovery should be kept at what temperature?
- A.
Cold
- B.
Hot
- C.
Warm
Correct Answer
C. WarmExplanation
For example, rodent breeding rooms should be kept at about 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius)to be suitable for newborn pups (neonates). If temp is low, it could cause pups to have hypothermia which could be fatal.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the acceptable range of environmental humidity in laboratory animal rooms?
- A.
30% to 70%
- B.
40% to 80%
- C.
25% to 50%
- D.
10% to 90%
Correct Answer
A. 30% to 70% -
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What are the advantages of proper air exchange in the animal laboratory rooms?
- A.
A. Helps maintain proper temperature and humidity
- B.
B. Helps maintain proper temperature
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C. helps prevent accumulation of waste gases, such as ammonia and carbon dioxide
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D. Both A and C
Correct Answer
D. D. Both A and C -
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What would cause the air in the room to flow out towards the hallway when a door is opened in the animal room?
- A.
Positive Pressure Ventilation
- B.
Negative Pressure Ventilation
Correct Answer
A. Positive Pressure Ventilation -
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Animal quarantine rooms with rooms containing animals experimentally infected with disease causing microorganisms are generally kept under negative pressure.
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
B. True -
- 8.
A typical light cycle for albino animals is:
- A.
12:12
- B.
7:17
- C.
9:15
- D.
11:13
Correct Answer
A. 12:12 -
- 9.
Most well-designed animal rooms have no windows because natural light varies and may interfere with controlled lighting.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Red light may NOT be used during a dark cycle in an animal room by technicians.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
If researchers need to work in an animal room at night, the room may be outfitted with red lights. Many mammals cannot see red light, so it has the least affect on their physiology during the dark period.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Can music be played in an animal facility containing rodents?
- A.
Yes, music can be played
- B.
No, generally music should not be played in animal facilities containing rodents
- C.
Yes, if music is slow
Correct Answer
B. No, generally music should not be played in animal facilities containing rodentsExplanation
Music should not be played in an animal room because of the stress it may cause the animal, particularly rodents and rabbits.
one exeption is when sounds are played to calm animals; for example, playing television and DVD recordings for monkeys. such recordings should only be used as part of an enrichment program.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Most animals and humans have the same hearing range.
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Most animals can hear ULTRA SOUND, which includes sound frequencies above the human hearing range.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Minimum recommended door dimensions in an animal room are:
- A.
42 inches (107 cm) wide by 74 inches (188 cm) high
- B.
24 inches (61 cm) wide by 84 inches (213 cm) high
- C.
42 inches (107 cm) wide by 84 inches (213 cm) high
Correct Answer
C. 42 inches (107 cm) wide by 84 inches (213 cm) high -
- 14.
A barrier that prevents the entry of all infectious agents from getting into a room would be considered ____________. A barrier that prevents pathogens present in the room from being released in to the environment or into the adjacent animal population would be considered________________.
- A.
Bioexclusion, biocontainment
- B.
Biocontainment, bioexclusion
Correct Answer
A. Bioexclusion, biocontainment -
- 15.
If bioexlcusion is the main goal, the barrier room is kept under ________ pressure.
- A.
Negative
- B.
Positive
Correct Answer
B. Positive -
- 16.
If biocontamination is the main goal, the barrier room is kept under _________ pressure.
- A.
Negative
- B.
Positive
Correct Answer
A. Negative -
- 17.
Viruses are infectious particles smaller than bacteria.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
Pathogens can only survive inside an infected host.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Although pathogens multiply inside an infected host, most can also survive for long periods of time outside the body on environmental surfaces such as floors, cages and equipment.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What are the most common microorganisms found in the animal care facility?
- A.
A. bacteria and viruses
- B.
B. fungi and protozoa
- C.
C. both A and B
Correct Answer
C. C. both A and B -
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What does SOP stand for?
- A.
Set Operating Procedure
- B.
Standard Operating Procedure
- C.
Set Operating Project
- D.
Standard Operating Project
- E.
Standard Operating Program
Correct Answer
B. Standard Operating Procedure -
- 21.
The process of washing away microorganisms is called_____________.
- A.
Sterilization
- B.
Sanitization
- C.
Disinfection
Correct Answer
B. Sanitization -
- 22.
The process that destroys microorganisms or affects their growth on an object or surface is called_____________.
- A.
Sterilization
- B.
Sanitization
- C.
Disinfection
Correct Answer
C. Disinfection -
- 23.
The process that destroys all microorganisms on, and sometimes inside, an object is called ____________.
- A.
Sterilization
- B.
Sanitization
- C.
Disinfection
Correct Answer
A. Sterilization -
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If the terms ends with the suffix "-cide" or "-cidal" it is:
- A.
A disinfectant that kills organisms.
- B.
A disinfectant only suppresses the growth of bacteria; doesn't kill them.
Correct Answer
A. A disinfectant that kills organisms. -
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If the terms ends with the suffix "-stat" or "-static" it is:
- A.
It is a disinfectant that kills organisms.
- B.
It is a disinfectant only suppresses the growth of bacteria; doesn't kill them.
Correct Answer
B. It is a disinfectant only suppresses the growth of bacteria; doesn't kill them. -
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Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) KILLS many types of bacteria and viruses.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bleach does not contain dirt-loosening detergents, so its effectiveness can be impaired if surfaces are not first cleaned of dirt and debris.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Quaternary ammonium compounds are as affective at killing bacteria as bleach.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Quaternary ammonium compounds are considered weak disinfectants and are selectively effective against certain microorganisms.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Can alcohol be used to sterilize instruments prior to surgery?
- A.
Yes, alcohol is an effective sterilant used for sterilization of instruments.
- B.
No, alcohol is not a sterilant and should not be used to sterilze instruments.
Correct Answer
B. No, alcohol is not a sterilant and should not be used to sterilze instruments. -
- 29.
What would one want to accomplish when autoclaving an object?
- A.
Sterilization
- B.
Sanitization
- C.
Disinfection
Correct Answer
A. Sterilization -
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Can one set of cleaning equipment be used in all rooms in a facility?
- A.
No. Each room should have its own designated equipment that should only be used in that room.
- B.
Yes. Cleaning equipment can be used in any of the rooms.
Correct Answer
A. No. Each room should have its own designated equipment that should only be used in that room. -
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The animal facility is usually divided into areas known as clean, dirty, and sterile.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 32.
What two document covers all vertebrates including rats, mice, and birds, farm animals, wildlife, and aquatic animals.
- A.
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- B.
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (The Guide) and U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (US Government Principles)
- C.
Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and amendments and Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs)
Correct Answer
B. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (The Guide) and U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (US Government Principles) -
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What document covers warm-blooded animals, live or dead, exept birds, rats, and mice bred for research, and agricultural animals used for food and fiber?
- A.
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs)
- B.
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (The Guide)
- C.
Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and amendments
- D.
Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- E.
U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (US Government Principles)
Correct Answer
C. Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and amendments -
- 34.
What document does not cover soecific anmals species but is directed to the type of reseach conducted?
- A.
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs)
- B.
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (The Guide)
- C.
Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and amendments
- D.
Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- E.
U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (US Government Principles)
Correct Answer
A. Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) -
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What document covers live vertebrates used or intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for related purposes including, rats, mice and birds?
- A.
Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs)
- B.
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (The Guide)
- C.
Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and amendments
- D.
Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- E.
U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (US Government Principles)
Correct Answer
D. Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals -
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In what year did the AWA (animal welfare act) require that each registered institutaion have an dInstutuational Animal Care and Use Comminttee (IACUC)?
- A.
1960
- B.
1972
- C.
1985
Correct Answer
C. 1985 -
- 37.
What does ILAR stand for?
Correct Answer
Institute of laboratory animal research - 38.
Which US federal agencies does the Public Health Service (PHS) oversee?
- A.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- B.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- C.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
- D.
National Institude of Health (NIH)
- E.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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National Institude of Health (NIH) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Indian Health Service (IHS) and National Institude of Health (NIH)
- H.
All of the above
Correct Answer
H. All of the above -
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In what year were the US Government Principles incorporated into the PHS Policy?
- A.
1952
- B.
1976
- C.
1986
- D.
1982
Correct Answer
C. 1986Explanation
The US Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research and Training are commonly know as the " US Government Principles"
Government Principles apply to all vertebrates species and to all studies receiving support from any federal agency, such as NIH.Rate this question:
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- 40.
What are the 3 R's?
- A.
Replacement, Reduction, Refinement
- B.
Replacement, Recycle, Refinement
- C.
Recycle, Reuse, Refinement
Correct Answer
A. Replacement, Reduction, RefinementExplanation
Replacement: Consider non-animal alternatives; cell cultures, mathematical models
Reduction: Use only the minimum number of animals needed to obtain valid information
Refinement: Minimize pain and distress; refine a procedure, minimize the number of proceduresRate this question:
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