LAT PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Why are animals used to study human diseases? - ANS.... -The biomedical
processes in animal models can be very similar to humans.
What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker? -
ANS.... -Talk to your co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and
work out the problem.
What two mandates or documents must be studied in addition to the ALAT
Training Manual to prepare for th ALAT technician certification
examination? - ANS.... -The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals and the Animal Welfare Regulations
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally
certified. Name the three levels of technician certifications. - ANS.... -ALAT,
LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an
ALAT? - ANS.... -Surgical Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory
animals and provide for their needs? - ANS.... -Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of
the research work? - ANS.... -Principal Investigator
,Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the
Animal Care Panel (ACP) - ANS.... -Dr. Nathan Brewer?
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? - ANS.... -
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following? - ANS.... -Registered
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols
at an institution? - ANS.... -Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that
stress or pain to an animal is minimized? - ANS.... -Refinement
Using cell or tissue culture or mathematical models in the experiment
whenever possible and substituting "lower" species for "higher" mammalian
species are examples of whcih of the 3Rs principles? - ANS.... -
Replacement
Using the minimum number of animals that will serve a useful purpose, yet
yeild statistically sound data and produce scientific benefit demonstrates
which principle? - ANS.... -Reduction
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that
must be followed when euthanizing research animals? - ANS.... -AVMA
Guidelines on Euthanasia
,Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with
the AWA, what must be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research
facility? - ANS.... -Opportunities for exercise
The US Government Principles apply to which animals? - ANS.... -
Vertebrate species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical
issues raised by some medical procedures and treatments? - ANS.... -
Bioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your
supervisor, you can submit your concerns to which individual? - ANS.... -
IACUC chair
The PHS policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies
specifically to which type of research? - ANS.... -Federally funded research
Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal
Welfare Act?
Guinea pig bred for research
Mouse bred for research
Rat bred for research
Snake bred for research - ANS.... -Guinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym 'SOP' stand for - ANS.... -Standard Operating
Procedure
, What are the three Rs? - ANS.... -Replacement, refinement, reduction
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? - ANS.... -Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of
Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? - ANS.... -
Every 6 months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform
inspections of the animal research facility? - ANS.... -At least once a year
USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of
which federal law? - ANS.... -Freedom of Information Act
Which regulations specifically apply to experiments in which a test material
is being studied for safety and will be reviewed by the Food and Drug
Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency? - ANS.... -Good
Laboratory Practices
Which document on animal research is reviewed and approved by the
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee? - ANS.... -Animal use
protocol
Which document contains information regarding potential disasters,
evacuation, and emergency contacts? - ANS.... -Disaster plan
What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide
emergency system? - ANS.... -Periodic disaster drills
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Why are animals used to study human diseases? - ANS.... -The biomedical
processes in animal models can be very similar to humans.
What is the first step to take to try to resolve a conflict with a co-worker? -
ANS.... -Talk to your co-worker and see if you can discuss the issues and
work out the problem.
What two mandates or documents must be studied in addition to the ALAT
Training Manual to prepare for th ALAT technician certification
examination? - ANS.... -The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory
Animals and the Animal Welfare Regulations
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally
certified. Name the three levels of technician certifications. - ANS.... -ALAT,
LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an
ALAT? - ANS.... -Surgical Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory
animals and provide for their needs? - ANS.... -Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of
the research work? - ANS.... -Principal Investigator
,Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the
Animal Care Panel (ACP) - ANS.... -Dr. Nathan Brewer?
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? - ANS.... -
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following? - ANS.... -Registered
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols
at an institution? - ANS.... -Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the term described in the 3Rs for designing an experiment so that
stress or pain to an animal is minimized? - ANS.... -Refinement
Using cell or tissue culture or mathematical models in the experiment
whenever possible and substituting "lower" species for "higher" mammalian
species are examples of whcih of the 3Rs principles? - ANS.... -
Replacement
Using the minimum number of animals that will serve a useful purpose, yet
yeild statistically sound data and produce scientific benefit demonstrates
which principle? - ANS.... -Reduction
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that
must be followed when euthanizing research animals? - ANS.... -AVMA
Guidelines on Euthanasia
,Beyond food, water, shelter, and healthcare requirements, to comply with
the AWA, what must be provided to dogs in a laboratory animal research
facility? - ANS.... -Opportunities for exercise
The US Government Principles apply to which animals? - ANS.... -
Vertebrate species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical
issues raised by some medical procedures and treatments? - ANS.... -
Bioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your
supervisor, you can submit your concerns to which individual? - ANS.... -
IACUC chair
The PHS policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies
specifically to which type of research? - ANS.... -Federally funded research
Which of the following animals is a covered species under the Animal
Welfare Act?
Guinea pig bred for research
Mouse bred for research
Rat bred for research
Snake bred for research - ANS.... -Guinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym 'SOP' stand for - ANS.... -Standard Operating
Procedure
, What are the three Rs? - ANS.... -Replacement, refinement, reduction
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? - ANS.... -Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of
Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? - ANS.... -
Every 6 months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform
inspections of the animal research facility? - ANS.... -At least once a year
USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of
which federal law? - ANS.... -Freedom of Information Act
Which regulations specifically apply to experiments in which a test material
is being studied for safety and will be reviewed by the Food and Drug
Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency? - ANS.... -Good
Laboratory Practices
Which document on animal research is reviewed and approved by the
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee? - ANS.... -Animal use
protocol
Which document contains information regarding potential disasters,
evacuation, and emergency contacts? - ANS.... -Disaster plan
What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide
emergency system? - ANS.... -Periodic disaster drills
