Laboratory Animal Science Exam
- research
- teaching
- testing
What areas are lab animals utilized for? Including:
- medical
- veterinary
- agricultural
- biological research
What species of animal has the highest rats & mice
number of animals used annually for lab-
oratory purposes? also zebrafish
What are some jobs withn/related to lab- - vet tech
oratory animal medicine? - kennel worker
- work in a laboratory setting
- team member with specific duties
- be detail oriented
What are the attributes of an ideal lab - strong communication skills
animal medicine worker? - ability to follow directions
- husbandry
- concern for the wellbeing, humane care
and welfare of animals
What does AWA stand for? Animal Welfare Act
insure proper treatment of animals used
What is the primary goal of the AWA? in research, teaching and exhibition ani-
mal facilities
Ture or False: The AWA outlines the max-
imum standards of care for laboratory False: minimum standards
animals
What federal agency enforces the AWA? USDA APHIS
- rats & mice
- livestock solely used for food and fiber
What species are not covered by the
- reptiles, amphibians, fish, or inverte-
AWA?
brates
- birds are not covered where they previ-
, Laboratory Animal Science Exam
ously were not, but standards have not
yet been established
NIH & Centers for Disease Control & Pre-
The OLAW oversees projects that re- vention (CDC) grants
ceive ______ funding.
PHS
2) Control over the institution's animal
facilities
1) Animal care and use program which
includes:
What are the requirements for OLAW as-
-> institutional officer (IO)
surance?
-> institutional Animal Care & Use Com-
mittee (IACUC)
-> Veterinary with program authority &
access to all animals
1) Replacement
What are the 3 R's of ethical animal ex-
2) Reduction
perimentation?
3) Refinement
Which R has the greatest impact on the Refinement - using props instead of ani-
most animals in reasearch? mals
Occupational Safety and Health Admin-
What does OSHA stand for?
istration
True or False: Laboratories can de-
termine whether or not they need an False
OSHA-complaint safety program
1) Facility design & operation
2) Information
3) Risk Assessment
-> types of exposure
List the major parts of an Occupational -> Length of exposure
Safety & Health Program -> underlying employee medical condi-
tions
4) Prevention & avoidance
-> PPE, education, training
5) Emergency procedures
List the major risk categories
, Laboratory Animal Science Exam
1) Allergens
2) Physical injuries
3) Chemicals
4) Zoonosis
5) Biological agent
What is the most common health issue
Allergens
for lab animal workers?
What does PPE stand for? Personal Protective Equipment
- protective eyewear
List some types of PPE that help reduce - shoe covers
the risk of LAA. - gloves
- coveralls
1) bites, scratches
2) sharps
3) repetitive work injuries
What are some physical injuries workers
-> carpal tunnel
can sustain?
-> back
-> neck & shoulders
4) falls, burns, etc.
True or False: Employers can choose
which SDS sheets are available to em- False
ployees.
- temps
- contact times
List some things you can find on an SDS
- safety
sheet.
- spills
- health hazards
a disease that can be transmitted from
Define zoonotic disease
animals to humans and vice versa
What is the main goal of biosafety? prevent infection in workers
What biosafety level would rabies re-
BSL 3
search fall under?
- contact time
What factors may prevent disinfectant
- organic debris
from working properly?
- temperature
Which types of diseases are not trans-
missible to other animals in the same
cage?
- research
- teaching
- testing
What areas are lab animals utilized for? Including:
- medical
- veterinary
- agricultural
- biological research
What species of animal has the highest rats & mice
number of animals used annually for lab-
oratory purposes? also zebrafish
What are some jobs withn/related to lab- - vet tech
oratory animal medicine? - kennel worker
- work in a laboratory setting
- team member with specific duties
- be detail oriented
What are the attributes of an ideal lab - strong communication skills
animal medicine worker? - ability to follow directions
- husbandry
- concern for the wellbeing, humane care
and welfare of animals
What does AWA stand for? Animal Welfare Act
insure proper treatment of animals used
What is the primary goal of the AWA? in research, teaching and exhibition ani-
mal facilities
Ture or False: The AWA outlines the max-
imum standards of care for laboratory False: minimum standards
animals
What federal agency enforces the AWA? USDA APHIS
- rats & mice
- livestock solely used for food and fiber
What species are not covered by the
- reptiles, amphibians, fish, or inverte-
AWA?
brates
- birds are not covered where they previ-
, Laboratory Animal Science Exam
ously were not, but standards have not
yet been established
NIH & Centers for Disease Control & Pre-
The OLAW oversees projects that re- vention (CDC) grants
ceive ______ funding.
PHS
2) Control over the institution's animal
facilities
1) Animal care and use program which
includes:
What are the requirements for OLAW as-
-> institutional officer (IO)
surance?
-> institutional Animal Care & Use Com-
mittee (IACUC)
-> Veterinary with program authority &
access to all animals
1) Replacement
What are the 3 R's of ethical animal ex-
2) Reduction
perimentation?
3) Refinement
Which R has the greatest impact on the Refinement - using props instead of ani-
most animals in reasearch? mals
Occupational Safety and Health Admin-
What does OSHA stand for?
istration
True or False: Laboratories can de-
termine whether or not they need an False
OSHA-complaint safety program
1) Facility design & operation
2) Information
3) Risk Assessment
-> types of exposure
List the major parts of an Occupational -> Length of exposure
Safety & Health Program -> underlying employee medical condi-
tions
4) Prevention & avoidance
-> PPE, education, training
5) Emergency procedures
List the major risk categories
, Laboratory Animal Science Exam
1) Allergens
2) Physical injuries
3) Chemicals
4) Zoonosis
5) Biological agent
What is the most common health issue
Allergens
for lab animal workers?
What does PPE stand for? Personal Protective Equipment
- protective eyewear
List some types of PPE that help reduce - shoe covers
the risk of LAA. - gloves
- coveralls
1) bites, scratches
2) sharps
3) repetitive work injuries
What are some physical injuries workers
-> carpal tunnel
can sustain?
-> back
-> neck & shoulders
4) falls, burns, etc.
True or False: Employers can choose
which SDS sheets are available to em- False
ployees.
- temps
- contact times
List some things you can find on an SDS
- safety
sheet.
- spills
- health hazards
a disease that can be transmitted from
Define zoonotic disease
animals to humans and vice versa
What is the main goal of biosafety? prevent infection in workers
What biosafety level would rabies re-
BSL 3
search fall under?
- contact time
What factors may prevent disinfectant
- organic debris
from working properly?
- temperature
Which types of diseases are not trans-
missible to other animals in the same
cage?
