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What is the correct water temperature for raising zebrafish?

28.5 °ree;C.

What is the shelf life for feed that is fortified with non-stabilized vitamin C?

3 months.

Which procedure is NOT categorized as a major procedure?

Femoral artery cut-down for cardiac catheterization.

What is the scientific name for the dog?

Canis familiaris.

Which of the following serves as a biological filter in the life support systems of aquatic animals?

Denitrifying bacteria.

What is NOT an appropriate example of environmental enrichment?

Foraging devices for guinea pigs.

How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have?

Four.

Why should the dust content of guinea pig bedding be low?

Guinea pigs are susceptible to respiratory diseases.

Which of these statements is TRUE regarding the microenvironment?

High concentration levels of carbon dioxide and ammonia can be present in the cages.

In reference to change stations or laminar flow cabinets, the abbreviation "HEPA", as in a HEPA filter, refers to:

High efficiency particulate air.

What term describes a statement of management direction or collective wisdom?

Policy.

Areas for quarantine, hazardous substance studies, and nonhuman primate rooms should be kept at ______________ pressure.

Negative.

For animals housed outdoors, any shelters provided to them should be:

Large enough to accommodate all the animals.

Which statement about multiple survival surgical procedures on a single animal is TRUE?

When USDA-covered species are used, the Animal Welfare Regulations' definition of "major" surgery takes precedence.

A university's statement on the use of expired drugs is an example of a:

policy.

When protocols include new models or variables that produce uncertain outcomes, the monitoring of animals:

may need to occur more frequently than normal.

What is the scientific name of the Mongolian gerbil?

Meriones unguiculatus.

Which statement is TRUE for the use of agricultural animals in biomedical research, when they are maintained in a farm setting?

These animals are covered by the Guide but will benefit from the principles and practices detailed in the Guide.

What is the minimum cage height recommended for mice?

5 inches.

How many room air changes does the Guide recommend in an animal room?

10 - 15 per hour.

What room ventilation rate is recommended by the Guide?

10-15 exchanges per hour.

Lighting systems for rodent rooms should be set up to provide daylight for how long each day?

12-14 hours.

The average life span of a gerbil is:

2-4 years.

When are hamster pups weaned?

21-28 days after birth.

A dog's water consumption is ____ milliliters per kilogram of body weight daily.

25-35.

At what age should rabbit kits be weaned?

5-8 weeks.

What is the minimum space required for a female mouse and her litter?

51 in2

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

85 dB and above.

What type of mouse contains altered DNA designed to turn OFF a specific gene?

A knockout mouse.

Which statement is FALSE?

Albino rats require much higher levels of light in order to see well in animal rooms.

Which category of drugs relieves pain?

Analgesics.

Which regulatory resource specifies the minimum cleaning standards for cages, feeders, and water bottles for many laboratory animals?

Animal Welfare Regulations.

Chemical fume hoods do not protect:

Animals from exposure to pathogens in the air.

What is the best definition of a laboratory animal as defined by the Guide?

Any vertebrate animal produced for or used in research, testing, or teaching.

What is NOT a role of the attending veterinarian?

Approving animal use protocols.

According to the Guide, how often must an IACUC meet?

As often as necessary in order to fulfill their responsibilities.

If non-survival surgery is being performed, what is NOT required during the surgery?

Aseptic techniques.

Which statement about nonhuman primate housing is FALSE?

Because of their aggressive nature, nonhuman primates should usually be singly housed.

What is the main problem caused by algae growth in an aquatic system?

Blocks ability to easily observe animals.

What supplement should be added to live feed to ensure health for reptiles and amphibians?

Calcium.

Which term means "closer to the tail"?

Caudal.

Which action is an example of refinement?

Changing a postoperative analgesic from one that lasts 6 hours to one that lasts 12 hours.

Which is NOT an appropriate method of identification for aquatic species?

Collars.

Which is true about the effects of anesthetics?

Consciousness is lost before the perception of pain is lost.

What is the name of the process used to investigate the nature and cause of a disease?

Diagnosis.

Standard laboratory animal diets can be stored for six months after the milling date EXCEPT for which type of diet?

Diet that contains non-stabilized vitamin C.

Which term is defined in the Guide as "an aversive state in which an animal fails to cope or adjust to various stressors with which it is presented"?

Distress.

Which statement about an HVAC system is FALSE?

Each institution's HVAC system should maintain each room's temperature by +/- 5° C.

Which statement regarding floor drains is TRUE??

Floor drains are not necessary in all animal rooms; but if they are used, they should be at least 4 inches in diameter.

Which aquatic system uses the greatest quantities of water?

Flow-through.

Ringworm is caused by which type of microorganism?

Fungi.

What type of drug must be used with neuromuscular blocking agents?

General Anesthetic.

Regarding space recommendations, at a minimum, animals must:

Have enough room exhibit normal postural expressions without touching the enclosure walls or ceiling.

The body temperature in birds is __________ most mammals.

Higher than.

Who has the responsibility to ensure that all personnel working with live animals have been properly and appropriately trained?

IACUC.

Where are drug storage requirements listed?

In the information sheet included with the drug.

Which statement regarding dog euthanasia is FALSE?

Individual tag, tattoo or microchip numbers cannot be reused for 1 year after euthanasia.

In sheep, goats, and cattle used for research, what is the method USUALLY used for euthanasia?

Injection of barbiturate overdose.

What is recommended for controlling noise in an animal facility?

Install double-door vestibules in noisy areas.

What is true about malocclusion in guinea pigs?

It may occur with their molars as well as their incisors.

What is "tunnel handling"?

Letting a mouse enter an enclosed tube and moving the tube between cages.

In the Guide, which term means the physical structure that contains aquatic animals and the equipment used to move and/or treat their water?

Life support system.

Which anesthetic agent is commonly used with fish?

MS-222.

Which animal is most likely to harbor the B virus?

Macaque.

Which publication provides guidance on occupational health and safety for people who work with laboratory animals?

National Research Council's Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals

What would NOT be a sign of danger to someone handling a horse?

One hind leg cocked.

Which statement is FALSE regarding performance standards?

Performance standards define the methods in detail to be used to achieve the outcome.

What is used to standardize the method for performing specific institutional practices and procedures?

Procedures.

Which is NOT a function of fat?

Promote vitamin C absorption.

What does the Guide suggest doing to help animals avoid cold stress?

Provide animals with nesting material or shelters.

What is NOT a required part of an aseptic surgical suite?

Quarantine.

What is the term used for the location in which newly received animals are separated from the existing colony?

Quarantine.

Which species is not bred using a harem mating system?

Rabbits.

Which animals are recommended to have the same minimum cage height according to the Guide?

Rats and guinea pigs.

Which statement is FALSE concerning the use of rats in biomedical research?

Rats are difficult to train and make poor models for behavioral and addiction research.

Which aquatic system contains biofilters that convert ammonia to less-toxic byproducts?

Recirculating.

Water used in aquatic housing systems is generally treated by which method before use?

Reverse osmosis.

What is a characteristic of Old World monkeys?

Short nose with downward pointing nostrils.

What is NOT usually considered a sign of illness or distress in a rat?

Sleeping during the day.

What would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in a gerbil?

Sleeping during the day.

Using the meaning of the root and suffix, what does the term cytology mean?

Study of cells.

Which statement does NOT apply to the Attending Veterinarian?

The Attending Veterinarian has the sole authority to approve or disapprove animal use protocols.

If a study proposes a need for an exception to a principle of the Guide, who is responsible for approving or disallowing the deviation?

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

The Guide endorses the roles established by the US regulations and policies of:

The Institutional Official, the Attending Veterinarian, and the IACUC.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Guide's discussion of the use of non-pharmaceutical grade chemicals?

The use of non-pharmaceutical grade chemicals should be described and justified in the IACUC-approved protocol.

In addition to having no hair, what is another characteristic of nude mice?

They have a deficiency in their immune system.

What should be done for dogs that are singly housed?

They should be exercised and given human interaction.

What is NOT be an acceptable reason to justify multiple survival surgeries on an animal?

To reduce costs by purchasing fewer animals.

How often do ferrets normally shed their coats?

Twice a year.

How often should swine younger than 7 months be fed?

Twice per day.

If a mouse's dorsal pelvic bones are readily palpable, and the segmentation of its vertebral column is evident, it would be considered _______________, with a body condition score of _____.

Under-conditioned; 2.

In an adult female cat, how long can estrus last if no mating occurs?

Up to 10 days.

Foamers aerate what two ingredients into a sanitizing foam?

Water and disinfectant.

Which should be provided in the environment of a semi-aquatic animal?

a terrestrial area.

Motorized vehicles used to transport animals should be:

climate controlled.

How often do female mice go into estrus?

every 4-5 days.

Social animals should be housed __________________.

in pairs or groups.

Feed and bedding should be:

protected from vermin and toxic substances.

Life support systems are usually one of three types: re-circulating, flow-through, or ____________________.

static.

Laboratory cats and dogs are often vaccinated against:

the same diseases that pets are vaccinated against.


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