Essentials for IACUC Members - AALAS practice questions

The two IACUC review methods recognized by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy are: -full committee review and designated review. -subcommittee review and designated review like that performed by an IRB. -full committee review and expedited review like that performed by an IRB. -subcommittee review and expedited review.

full committee review and designated review.

Which of the following statements about the use of "alternate" IACUC members is FALSE? -Alternate members must be designated in advance and not simply as a matter of convenience on short notice. -Alternate members may vote on an issue even when the regular member is present and votes on the same issue. -Alternate members would be expected to vote their conscience rather than simply representing the views of the regular member. -Alternates should receive IACUC training or orientation like regular IACUC members.

Alternate members may vote on an issue even when the regular member is present and votes on the same issue.

Which of the following statements about IACUC suspensions of animal activities is FALSE? -The IACUC must report a suspension to the IO, who must report it to regulatory agencies. -An institutional official can suspend an activity without agreement by the IACUC. -An IACUC member cannot stop a procedure on an animal upon observing it. -A majority of a quorum must vote at a convened meeting to suspend an activity.

An IACUC member cannot stop a procedure on an animal upon observing it.

Which of the following is NOT a duty assigned to the IO by the Animal Welfare Act Regulations or PHS Policy? -Notify OLAW and affected federal funding agencies if the IACUC suspends a protocol. -Approve animal use protocols in the absence of an IACUC. -Communicate with the IACUC when the IACUC has recommendations about the animal research program. -Sign the PHS Assurance and USDA Annual Report documents on behalf of the institution.

Approve animal use protocols in the absence of an IACUC.

Which of the following statements concerning confidentiality of IACUC business is FALSE? -It is unlawful for any IACUC member to release certain confidential information about the research facility in some situations. -It is against the law for an IACUC member to use information gained during IACUC meetings to his or her financial advantage. -Trade secrets, processes, operations, and style of work may not usually be revealed by IACUC members. -Confidentiality requirements prohibit IACUC members from reporting violations of the Animal Welfare Act Regulations or PHS Policy.

Confidentiality requirements prohibit IACUC members from reporting violations of the Animal Welfare Act Regulations or PHS Policy.

Which of the following statements about attendance at IACUC meetings is FALSE? -It is a responsibility for all IACUC members to attend as many meetings as possible. -Like the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the IACUC cannot conduct business unless the member with non-scientific interests is present. -The attending veterinarian is not required to be in attendance at every meeting. -Although an IACUC must be constituted and must have a quorum to conduct official business, members are not required to attend every meeting.

Like the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the IACUC cannot conduct business unless the member with non-scientific interests is present.

The attending veterinarian must meet all of the criteria except which of the following? -Must be certified by the ACLAM or have received training and/or have experience in laboratory animal medicine -Must have training and/or have experience in the care and management of the species at the institution -Have direct or delegated authority for activities involving animals at the institution -Must be qualified to serve as Chair of the IACUC at the host institution

Must be qualified to serve as Chair of the IACUC at the host institution

Which of the following statements about IACUC members is TRUE? -Each IACUC must have at least 2 scientists with animal research experience. -The non-scientific member must not work in research laboratory but may have "primary concerns" in a scientific area. -Non-affiliated members must NOT be employees of the institution, but may have an immediate family member employed at the institution. -Non-affiliated members must NOT use laboratory animals as part of their work.

Non-affiliated members must NOT use laboratory animals as part of their work.

Which of the following is NOT typically a function of the IACUC? -Review and approve proposed animal research -Investigate allegations of animal mistreatment, and suspend approved research if conducted out of compliance -Provide a score of scientific value for animal protocols submitted -Communicate with the Institutional Official in matters pertaining to the animal care and use program

Provide a score of scientific value for animal protocols submitted

The proper sequence for a designated review by the IACUC is: -Review materials are sent to all voting members; full committee review is not requested by any member; the Chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers. -Review materials are sent to a quorum of voting members; a majority of a quorum do not request full committee review; the Chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers. -Review materials are sent to a quorum of designated reviewers; review results are solicited from designated reviewers; full committee approval of results is requested. -Review materials are sent to all voting members; a majority of members do not request full committee review; the Chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers.

Review materials are sent to all voting members; full committee review is not requested by any member; the Chairperson assigns one or more IACUC members as designated reviewers.

The regulatory entities that enforce the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations and PHS Policy, respectively, are: -USDA/APHIS/Animal Care and OLAW. -USDA/APHIS/Animal Care and OMB. -OPRR and OLAW. -OHRP and USDA/APHIS/Animal Care.

USDA/APHIS/Animal Care and OLAW.