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ALAT EXAM With Verified Answers
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Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could workANSWERpublic health
organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician CertificationANSWERAssistant Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for
the examANSWERThe Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other
veterinarians?ANSWERAnimal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to thisANSWERAmerican
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALASANSWERJAALAS ( Journal of the
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the
use of animals in research?ANSWERAs a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions?ANSWERdistribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
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List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATsANSWERcage cleaning, feed and
watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation,
public area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PIANSWERPlans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the
protocol
Role of Research TechANSWERPerforms research tasks required by the protocol and
analyzes the data
Role of Lab Animal VetANSWERCoordinates animal care and advises investigators on
proper animal use
Role of Lab Animal TechANSWERPerforms many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory AnimalsANSWERPrimary source of the
standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocolANSWERA document written by the PI and approved by that
IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policyANSWERFederal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for
related purposes
Purpose of good laboratory practicesANSWERRegulations developed by the FDA and the
EPA to validate and document the process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedureANSWERWritten instructions approved by
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management and used to perform a routine activity
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the
IACUCANSWERthe chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes
standardsANSWERpersonnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet
care, animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post
surgical care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and
construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare ActANSWERGuinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses,
gerbils, goats, sheep
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal
Welfare Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirementsANSWERregister
with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal records,
provide adequate vet care
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs
principles?ANSWERRefinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized?ANSWERAVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studiesANSWERCell cultures,
mathematical models
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that
dogs have the opportunity for and NHPS have enrichmentANSWERexercise;
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psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare actANSWERPHS
policy covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some administrative
differences in its IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ Health and Safety
program
Function of the IACUCANSWERAn institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal
care and use program
Function of Quality Assurance UnitANSWERAn institution unit that ensures compliance
with the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection ServiceANSWERThe body that administers
and enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
InternationalANSWERA nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research
programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal WelfareANSWERThe body that administers and
enforces the PHS policy
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3
Rs?ANSWERReduction
Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What are
the factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research
studyANSWERThe species of animals used the funding sources
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ALAT EXAM With Verified Answers
Graded A+
Name three types of institutions where an ALAT could workANSWERpublic health
organizations, research and teaching institutions, pharmaceutical and biological product
companies
List the three levels of AALAS Technician CertificationANSWERAssistant Laboratory Animal
Technician, Laboratory Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Technologist
Other than the ALAT Manual, name the publications you must read and study to prepare for
the examANSWERThe Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
What organization was formed in 1950 by Dr. Nathan Brewer and other
veterinarians?ANSWERAnimal Care Panel
In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to thisANSWERAmerican
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
List the two journals that are published by AALASANSWERJAALAS ( Journal of the
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) Comparative Medicine
How do laboratory animal and research professional who are members of AALAS view the
use of animals in research?ANSWERAs a privilege
What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their
opinions?ANSWERdistribute pamphlets, lead protest demonstrations
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List five duties that are typically assigned to ALATsANSWERcage cleaning, feed and
watering, environmental and animal monitoring, record maintenance, room sanitation,
public area maintenance, special assignments
Role of PIANSWERPlans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the
protocol
Role of Research TechANSWERPerforms research tasks required by the protocol and
analyzes the data
Role of Lab Animal VetANSWERCoordinates animal care and advises investigators on
proper animal use
Role of Lab Animal TechANSWERPerforms many animal care functions and monitors
environmental factors
Purpose of Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory AnimalsANSWERPrimary source of the
standards and guidelines for laboratory animal care and use in the US
Purpose of Animal use protocolANSWERA document written by the PI and approved by that
IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for a project
Purpose of PHS policyANSWERFederal mandate that covers all live vertebrates used or
intended for use in research, research training, experimentation, biological testing, or for
related purposes
Purpose of good laboratory practicesANSWERRegulations developed by the FDA and the
EPA to validate and document the process of safety testing
Purpose of standard operating procedureANSWERWritten instructions approved by
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management and used to perform a routine activity
According to the Animal Welfare Act, list the three types of members who must sit on the
IACUCANSWERthe chair, a vet, a non-affiliated member
List five components of an animal care and use program for which the Guide describes
standardsANSWERpersonnel qualifications and training, occupational health and safety, vet
care, animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgical and post
surgical care alleviation of pain and distress, euthanasia, physical plant design and
construction
Which of the following animals used in laboratory animal research would be covered by the
Animal Welfare ActANSWERGuinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, wild mice, horses,
gerbils, goats, sheep
The chapter lists some of the requirements in the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal
Welfare Regulations if covered species are used. List five requirementsANSWERregister
with the USDA, appoint IACUC, provide training for animal users, maintain animal records,
provide adequate vet care
The appropriate use of analgesics in postsurgical animals would apply to which of the 3 Rs
principles?ANSWERRefinement
According to the Guide and PHS Policy, what document must institutions comply with when
animals are euthanized?ANSWERAVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia
List two common alternatives to using animals for research studiesANSWERCell cultures,
mathematical models
Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, the AWA and AWRs require that
dogs have the opportunity for and NHPS have enrichmentANSWERexercise;
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psychological
List three differences between the PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare actANSWERPHS
policy covers all vertebrates used in research, PHS policy has some administrative
differences in its IACUC requirements, PHS policy requires an Occ Health and Safety
program
Function of the IACUCANSWERAn institutional body that oversees and evaluates an animal
care and use program
Function of Quality Assurance UnitANSWERAn institution unit that ensures compliance
with the GLP
Function of Animal & Plant Health Inspection ServiceANSWERThe body that administers
and enforces the Animal Welfare Regulations
Function of Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
InternationalANSWERA nonprofit organization that accredits laboratory animal research
programs
Function of Office of Laboratory Animal WelfareANSWERThe body that administers and
enforces the PHS policy
Using 100 mice in a research study instead of 150 would be an example of which of the 3
Rs?ANSWERReduction
Some institutions may have to comply with PHS Policy but not animal welfare act. What are
the factors that help determine which regulations are relevant to a particular research
studyANSWERThe species of animals used the funding sources
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