ALAT Flashcards questions with
answers.
the field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what period of time?
ANS - late 1940's
in 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization ANS - Animal Care Panel
(now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the (BLANK BLANK) ANS - Principal
Investigator
name the three levels of AALAS technical certification ANS - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
(ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
in addition to the ALAT Training Manual what publication should you study to prepare for the ALAT
certification exam? ANS - The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
the Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? ANS - USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service
what regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for submission to the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) ANS - Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
what committee oversees the intuition's animal research programs ANS - Institutional Animal Care and
Use Committee (IACUC)
what agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy) ANS - Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
,T/F Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act ANS - TRUE
T/F Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare Act ANS - False - Animal
Welfare Regulations describe what rules a facility must follow to comply with the AWA
what document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility with USDA covered
species ANS - annual report
upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act ANS - Freedom of
Information Act
name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible ANS - Institutional Official
PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically to which type of research
ANS - federally funded research
what document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each research study involving
laboratory animals ANS - animal use protocol or animal protocol
if research is funded by agencies of the PHS what document must the Institutional Official send to OLAW
about the institution's animal care and use program ANS - Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance
Statement of PHS Assurance
name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch ANS - replacement, refinement, and reduction
what is the term described in the "3Rs" principal for designing an experiment so that stress or pain to an
animal is minimized ANS - Refinement
what is the common term for the policy that most institutions have to protect an individual reporting
instances of animal abuse or neglect ANS - whistleblower policy
what is a disaster plan ANS - document that outlines the steps to be taken in response to a disaster
, (BLANK) are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system ANS - periodic
disaster drills
name three ways to prevent a security breach ANS - background checks, ID badges, electronic access,
check/escort visitors, security camera, ban personal camera/camcorders
what is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident ANS - protect human life
if someone you don't know approaches and asks to be let into the facility, what should you do ANS -
contact a supervisor if you are not authorized to admit visitors
name three key factors for personal protection from radiation ANS - shielding, time, distance
gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of (BLANK) ANS - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
what type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye ANS - goggles or safety glasses with side
shields
ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the nose level measures at or above
ANS - 85 decibels
what is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans ANS - zoonosis or zoonotic disease
in case of an animal bite, what are the first two things to be done ANS - wash well with soap and water
and notify your supervisor
what term is used to describe items that can puncture your skin ANS - sharps
how long should eyes be flushed in case of splash exposure ANS - at least 15 mins
answers.
the field of laboratory animal science has existed as a recognized specialty since what period of time?
ANS - late 1940's
in 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization ANS - Animal Care Panel
(now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
scientist who plans and coordinates the research study is called the (BLANK BLANK) ANS - Principal
Investigator
name the three levels of AALAS technical certification ANS - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
(ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)
in addition to the ALAT Training Manual what publication should you study to prepare for the ALAT
certification exam? ANS - The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
the Animal Welfare Act is administered by what agency? ANS - USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service
what regulations apply to nonclinical studies conducted to collect data for submission to the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) ANS - Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
what committee oversees the intuition's animal research programs ANS - Institutional Animal Care and
Use Committee (IACUC)
what agency is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy) ANS - Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
,T/F Mice bred for research are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act ANS - TRUE
T/F Animal Welfare Regulations is another name for the Animal Welfare Act ANS - False - Animal
Welfare Regulations describe what rules a facility must follow to comply with the AWA
what document must be submitted to the USDA every year by an animal facility with USDA covered
species ANS - annual report
upon request, USDA records are available to the public under what federal act ANS - Freedom of
Information Act
name the person to whom the IACUC is responsible ANS - Institutional Official
PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically to which type of research
ANS - federally funded research
what document must an investigator submit for approval by the IACUC for each research study involving
laboratory animals ANS - animal use protocol or animal protocol
if research is funded by agencies of the PHS what document must the Institutional Official send to OLAW
about the institution's animal care and use program ANS - Animal Welfare Assurance of Compliance
Statement of PHS Assurance
name the "3Rs" Principles of Russell and Burch ANS - replacement, refinement, and reduction
what is the term described in the "3Rs" principal for designing an experiment so that stress or pain to an
animal is minimized ANS - Refinement
what is the common term for the policy that most institutions have to protect an individual reporting
instances of animal abuse or neglect ANS - whistleblower policy
what is a disaster plan ANS - document that outlines the steps to be taken in response to a disaster
, (BLANK) are used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system ANS - periodic
disaster drills
name three ways to prevent a security breach ANS - background checks, ID badges, electronic access,
check/escort visitors, security camera, ban personal camera/camcorders
what is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident ANS - protect human life
if someone you don't know approaches and asks to be let into the facility, what should you do ANS -
contact a supervisor if you are not authorized to admit visitors
name three key factors for personal protection from radiation ANS - shielding, time, distance
gloves, safety glasses, and masks are all types of (BLANK) ANS - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
what type of PPE provides the best protection for the eye ANS - goggles or safety glasses with side
shields
ear protectors should be worn in areas such as cage wash where the nose level measures at or above
ANS - 85 decibels
what is the term for a disease transmitted from animals to humans ANS - zoonosis or zoonotic disease
in case of an animal bite, what are the first two things to be done ANS - wash well with soap and water
and notify your supervisor
what term is used to describe items that can puncture your skin ANS - sharps
how long should eyes be flushed in case of splash exposure ANS - at least 15 mins
