ALAT chapter 4

Which animals is most likely to harbor the B virus ? Pig Rabbit Macaque Sheep

Macaque

What should be the first step if a technician is bitten by an animal in the facility?

Scrubbed and held under water for 15 minutes

Ergonomics

Designing a workplace to minimize fatigue, discomfort, or injury

Zoonosis

Disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans

List 2 places in the facility where hearings protection may be necessary?

Dog and pig rooms Cage wash

How should pressurized gas cylinders be stored? Chained down flat to prevent movement Flat on the floor, in a cool dry place Secured to a wall Upright, in a small enclosed space

Secured to a wall

List 2 places in the facility where hearing protection may be necessary

rooms where dogs and pigs are housed, cage wash areas

List four ways to change your work habits that can reduce your chance of acquiring a repetitive motion injury

take breaks, stretch, lessen number of repetitions, alternate physical tasks, use correct lifting technique, stand of stress mat, use step stool, assess equipment for proper ergonomic designs

List three important factors for personal protection against radiation

time, shielding, distance

What is the goal of an occupational health and safety programs?

to minimize the risk of occupation injuries for all employees

What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans?

zoonosis

Radioactivity

Emission of energy rays through the air and other matter

What is the minimum sound level that is considered a noise hazard ?

85 dB and above

decibel

A unit which measure loudness

List 3 things that determine the type of PPE needed when working in the facility?

Animal species Hazards present Potential for exposure to infectious or chemical agents

Why should personnel always wash their hands before entering an animal facility ?

Animals in the facility should not be exposed to microorganisms from staff members pets

What is NOT an example of a pathogen personnel should be vaccinated against if they work with nonhuman primates? Measles B virus Tuberculosis Mumps

B virus

Which type of conditions do ergonomic hazards usually cause?

Musculoskeletal injuries

Whose standards specifically address the storage and handling of radioactive materials in the facility?

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Which federal law required employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that's are likely to harm employees? Biohazard Safety Response Act Workplace Safety Regulations Act Personnel Safety in the Workplace Act Occupational Safety and Health Act

Occupational safety and health act

Toxoplasma gondii

Parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces

Safety Data Sheet

Provides information in toxicity and potential side effects, and describes recommended treatment for exposures

Which statement about personal protective equipment is TRUE? Puncture resistant gloves do not guarantee protection from injury but provide additional protection should handling or restraint techniques fail. Cloth uniforms should be taken home and laundered at least every week. Face shields offer the best protection for the eyes from splashes and aerosols. Masks are mandatory in all areas of the vivarium.

Puncture resistant gloves do not guarantee protection from injury but provide additional protection should handling or restraint techniques fail.

Shielding, time, and distance are the key factors for personal protection against which of the following? Allergies Radiation Mechanical injuries Injuries from bites and scratches

Radiation

Which document provides all the information about a chemical substance used in the facility? Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) The GLPs Safety data sheet Animal use protocol

Safety data sheet

If infectious agents are used in the facility, it is subject to standards outlined by which regulatory agency? The Nuclear Regulatory Commission The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare The Centers for Disease Control The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

The Centers for Disease Control

If infectious agents are used in the facility, it is subject to standard outlined by which regulatory agency?

The centers of disease control

List 3 important factors for personal protection against radiation

Time Shielding Distance

What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program?

To minimize the riskof occupational injuries for all employees

Why should pregnant personnel be excused from work with cats? To prevent the development of allergies to cat fur. To prevent the staff member from having to lift heavy sacks of cat litter. To prevent the staff member from having to receive an inoculation against measles. To prevent the possible transmission of Toxoplasma to the fetus.

To prevent the possible transmission of Toxoplasma to the fetus.

What disease are nonhuman primates at risk of acquiring from humans, requiring periodic testing of animal care staff? Campylobacter Tuberculosis Shigella Yellow fever

Tuberculosis

B virus

Virus carried by old world macaque monkeys

Q-fever

Zoonotic disease carried by sheep

Match the zoonotic disease to the animal that can carry that disease a. Q fever b. b virus c. Toxoplasmosis d. Tuberculous 1. nonhuman primate 2. sheep 3. cat 4. Macaque monkey

a. 2. sheep b. 4 macaque c. 3 cat d. 1 nonhuman primate

match each term to its definition a. Toxoplasma gondii b. b virus c. Decibel d. Safety data sheets e. Ergonomics f. Zoonosis g. Radioactivity h. N95 1. Virus carried by Old World Macaque Monkeys 2. Disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans 3. emission of energy rays through the air and other matter 4. Parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces 5. Respirator mask that protects against airborne particles 6. Provides information on toxicity and potential side effects 7. Designing a workplace to minimize fatigue, discomfort, or injury 8. A unit which measures loudness

a. 4. Parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces b. 1. Virus carried by Old World Macaque Monkeys c. 8. A unit which measures loudness d. 6. Provides information on toxicity and potential side effects, and describes recommended treatment for exposures e. 7 Designing a workplace to minimize fatigue, discomfort, or injury f. 2 Disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans g. 3 Emission of energy rays through the air and other matter h. 5. Respirator mask that protects against airborne particles

Match the task with the hazard that might be encounter in performing that task a. Burns from steam b. hearing problems c. burns from chemicals d. Repetitive motion injury e. Cuts or punctures f. Radiation exposure 1. Assisting the PI with obtaining x-rays of mice 2. Using a descaler to clean dropping pans 3. Feeding barking dogs 4. Cleaning instruments after injects or surgery have been performed 5. Opening an autoclave to remove instruments 6. Changing cages on a daily basis

a. 5 Opening an autoclave to remove instruments b. 3. feeding barking dogs c. using a descaler to clean dropping pans d. 6. changing cages on a daily basis e. 4 cleaning a procedure area after injects or surgery have been performed f. 1. assisting the PI with obtaining x-rays of mice

What is the first step to take if a dog bites your hand and the skin is broken a. get first aid for the injury b. report the bite to your supervisor c. take the dog to the vet to check for rabies d warn tour coworkers that the dog is dangerous

a. get first aide for the injury

List three things that determine the type of PPE needed when working in the facility

animal species, hazards, potential exposure to infectious or chemical agents

what is the most common type of injury in the animal facility? a. bites and scratches b. ergonomic injury c. mechanical injury d. allergic reaction

b. ergonomic injury

Where should hazardous chemicals be stored? a. near walkways and doors for easy access b with feed and bedding stocks c. on the floor in the animal rooms d. in designated areas in a chemical cabinet

d. in designated areas in a chemical cabinet

List four personal hygiene practices that a technician can follow to avoid contracting an illness from a laboratory animal

no eating or drinking in animal areas, no applying cosmetics or chewing gum in animal areas, keep personal items in locker rooms, wash hands before leaving animal areas, wash hands after removing dirty ppe, keep hands away from face while working, sower, always wear ppe

N95

respirator mask that protects against airborne particles