CPIA Exam Study Questions and Answers All Correct

CPIA Exam Study Questions and Answers All Correct USDA-APHIS Animal Care Resource Policy #12 "Considerations of Alternatives to Painful/Distressful Procedures" states that when a database search is the primary means of considerations to alternatives of painful and distressful procedures, that a narrative should include all of the following except: A. The name of the databases searched B. The date the search was performed C. The specific field of study D. The search strategy (including scientifically relevant terminology) used - Answer-C. The specific field of study Which of the following should be considered a significant change to an animal use proposal? A. change in departmental affiliation of the principal investigator B. change in start date of study C. change in anesthetic agent D. change in fluid administration - Answer-C. change in anesthetic agent Which of the following entities are required to release information per the Freedom of Information Act? A. OLAW B. AAALAC C. IACUC D. HSUS - Answer-A. OLAW Training and instruction of personnel must include guidance in which of the following areas? A. Effective writing of animal use proposals B. Proper use of personal protective equipment C. Appropriate communication with animal activist groups D. Research or testing methods that limit the use of animals - Answer-D. Research or testing methods that limit the use of animals Which of the following procedures may correctly be applied to Designated Member Review? A. The IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated Member Review. B. The designated member reviewer is authorized to approve, require modifications, or disapprove the proposal. C. All members receive information about the proposal and send their votes to the designated member reviewer for tallying. D. Designated member review may be utilized to review proposals when there is insufficient time to noti - Answer-A. The IACUC Chair appoints one member to do the Designated Member Review. In which of the following circumstances may animal work begin before receipt of IACUC approval? A. It is a continuing study awaiting three year renewal and for which the renewal protocol has been submitted to the IACUC. B. It is a small pilot study on non-AWAR species. C. It is a teaching activity that uses students' personally owned dogs and cats. D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before IACUC approval. - Answer-D. There are no circumstances in which animal work may begin before IACUC approval. Which of the statements below about the responsibility and authority of the Institutional Official (IO) is false? A. The IO must have authority to commit institutional resources in support of the animal care and use program. B. The IO must be the institution's Chief Executive Officer or some appointed by him with authority to fund resources. C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by the IACUC. D. The IO may suspend an animal activity that was previously approved - Answer-C. The IO may reinstate an animal activity that was previously suspended by the IACUC. With regard to conducting official IACUC business, the definition of a quorum is: A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members. B. Fifty percent of voting and non-voting members combined. C. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting and non-voting members combined. D. Fifty percent of the voting members. - Answer-A. More than fifty percent (a majority) of voting members The proper sequence for a designated member review by the IACUC is: A. 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. B. Review materials are sent to a quorum of designated reviewers, review results are solicited from designated reviewers, full committee approval of results is requested. C. Review materials are sent to all voting members, a majority of members do no - Answer-A. 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. Notifying investigators of IACUC protocol review outcomes in writing is: A. A common courtesy not required by regulatory authorities. B. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the minutes have been prepared and approved by the IACUC during a convened meeting. C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy. D. Allowed by the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy only after the IO is notified of the review outcome. - Answer-C. Required by both the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and PHS Policy. According to the Animal Welfare Act Regulations of the USDA, when conducting a semi-annual evaluation, the IACUC must conduct the evaluation: A. With at least 1 IACUC member and allow participation by any member who wishes to do so. B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any member who wishes to do so. C. With a majority of IACUC members present, including the non-affiliated member. D. With all IACUC members present. - Answer-B. With at least 2 IACUC members and allow participation by any member who wishes to do so.