Rabbit Module

Which statement is TRUE regarding the assessment of pain or distress in rabbits? Rabbits displaying normal behavior can be assumed to be free of pain and distress. A rabbit with a moderately painful condition may appear and behave normally or have subtle changes in activity level. The principal sign of pain and distress in rabbits at rest is increased vocalization. Signs of pain and distress are always very obvious in rabbits.

A rabbit with a moderately painful condition may appear and behave normally or have subtle changes in activity level.

What best describes the purpose of the federally mandated "alternatives search" in an animal protocol? A search for procedures that may replace the use of animals, reduce the number of animals used, or refine the methodology to minimize animal pain or distress A narrative to justify the use of the animal model based on experimental data An assurance by an information specialist that no alternative to the proposed animal model exists A search for non-animal methods to replace the proposed use of animals

A search for procedures that may replace the use of animals, reduce the number of animals used, or refine the methodology to minimize animal pain or distress

Which statement is TRUE regarding the conduct of surgery in rabbits? Applicable federal mandates require the same aseptic techniques in rabbits undergoing either survival or nonsurvival surgical procedures. Applicable federal mandates require the use of aseptic technique in rabbits for survival surgical procedures. Nonaseptic technique for survival surgery in rabbits is permitted by the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Nonaseptic surgical practices are acceptable when it can be shown that rabbits do not develop postsurgical infections.

Applicable federal mandates require the use of aseptic technique in rabbits for survival surgical procedures.

What is NOT a reason that rabbits may develop gastrointestinal disorders? Transportation stress Administration of certain antibiotics Being group-housed Proliferation of E. coli and Clostridium Eating a high-energy and low-fiber diet

Being group-housed

Which statement is TRUE regarding care procedures for rabbits undergoing surgery? Assessment of wound repair is the only objective of post-operative monitoring. Antibiotics should be routinely administered to avoid wound infection. Supportive care and monitoring can be discontinued when the rabbits have recovered from anesthesia. During the procedure, rabbits should be monitored for anesthesia, body temperature, and cardiovascular and respiratory function.

During the procedure, rabbits should be monitored for anesthesia, body temperature, and cardiovascular and respiratory function.

What is the causative agent of coccidiosis? Eimeria Psoroptes cuniculi Clostridium spiroforme Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Eimeria

Which statement regarding group housing and socialization of rabbits is TRUE? Floor housing of rabbits is preferred by male rabbits. Intact male rabbits may be group housed as they are less aggressive than female animals. Female rabbits will engage in aggressive behaviors even after dominance has been established. Rabbits should be removed from group housing for displaying aggressive behavior.

Female rabbits will engage in aggressive behaviors even after dominance has been established.

What is NOT a zoonotic disease carried by laboratory rabbits? Francisella Leptospira Yersinia pseudotuberculosis Rodentolepis nana

Francisella

What is NOT a symptom of leptospirosis? Pneumonia Jaundice Orchitis Iritis

Iritis

Which statement is TRUE regarding anesthesia in rabbits? Long term anesthesia is appropriately achieved by gas anesthesia using a vaporizer. Long term anesthesia is appropriately achieved by repeat dosages of a short-acting injectable anesthetic cocktail. Pentobarbital is a preferred agent for general anesthesia. Dose rates (mL/kg) of injectable agents are the same as for other common laboratory animal species.

Long term anesthesia is appropriately achieved by gas anesthesia using a vaporizer.

According to the AVMA, which method is acceptable, when used by itself, for euthanasia of rabbits? Inhalation of nitrogen Cervical dislocation Overdose of barbiturate formulation Inhalation of carbon dioxide

Overdose of barbiturate formulation

Which statements about rabbit anatomy is TRUE? Select all that apply. Rabbits lack the neurophysiological mechanisms for emesis Rabbits have a wide oral cavity and are easily intubated for anesthesia. Rabbits require a high fiber diet (~22.5%) Rabbit teeth grow continuously for the first year of life, then stop and are gradually worn down. Rabbits digest plant material in their rumen. Rabbits are prone to fracture of the lumbar spine.

Rabbits lack the neurophysiological mechanisms for emesis Rabbits require a high fiber diet (~22.5%) Rabbits digest plant material in their rumen. Rabbits are prone to fracture of the lumbar spine.

The information that should be provided with the results of a database search for alternatives includes which of the following? The library service used to perform the search, the date of the search, and the key words used The names of the databases used, the date of the search, the years of citations accessed, and the search strategy The names of the databases used, the date of the search, and the years of citations accessed The Medline list of citations, the date of the search, and the years of citations accessed

The names of the databases used, the date of the search, the years of citations accessed, and the search strategy

Which statement regarding rabbit behavior is FALSE? Personnel working with rabbits should be gentle and quiet to prevent startling them. When encountering an aggressive rabbit from its cage, draping a towel over it will help you remove it safely. When feeling defensive, a rabbit will most likely bolt rather than attack. A frightened rabbit may freeze, panic or stomp their feet.

When feeling defensive, a rabbit will most likely bolt rather than attack.