LATg Chapter 3 Reviewed & correctly
answered.
Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility?
a. The senior scientific staff with approval by the IACUC
b. The manager with the help of the supervisor of the husbandry staff
c. The manager with the input of the veterinary technicians and the veterinarians
d. The manager in collaboration with the veterinarians and senior scientific staff ANS - d
The greatest problem related to purchasing excessive supplies is which of the following?
a. Negative budget impacts and the lack of storage space
b. Excessive paperwork and computer time for office staff during order processing
c. Difficulty with inventory control and pilfering
d. Loss of quality as supplies remain a long time in storage ANS - a
What is the most effective strategy for ensuring that daily lab animal care tasks are completed?
a. Calling the Director to explain hourly progress
b. Summarizing the work accomplished to one's supervisor at break times
c. Using checklists and specific forms as tasks are completed
d. Using checklists and forms at the end of a week ANS - c
If there is a deviation on a lab animal housing room checklist, the manager should do which of the
following?
a. Report any deviation, no matter how minor, to the IACUC Chair as soon as possible.
b. Disregard the deviation since it probably was not too important.
c. Require the husbandry technician to follow-up and resolve the problem independently.
d. Explain on the form the reason for that deviation, describe any resolution, and sign or initial that note.
ANS - d
, When a standard operating procedure has been revised, what should be done with the older copy?
a. It should be removed from the active set of SOPs.
b. It should be appended to the newer version.
c. It should be stored alongside the current SOP version.
d. It should be marked with the updated changes, initialed by a manager, and used as is. ANS - a
Which of the following is not a good suggestion for writing clear standard operating procedures?
a. Use clear figures and diagrams to reinforce steps and statements.
b. Use acronyms without defining them.
c. Keep all steps stated in chronological order.
d. Use simple words and short sentences. ANS - b
Which characteristics promote good management of a facility's standard operating procedures?
a. Easy accessibility, logical grouping by type of activity, and maintenance by a designated employee
b. Easy accessibility, storage in a secure place, and rotating responsibility for tracking the documents
c. Easy accessibility, listed in alphabetical order, and shared maintenance responsibility among staff
d. None of the above ANS - a
Which of the following steps should a lab animal facility manager take to ensure that the supplies and
equipment purchased meet the needs of the facility?
a. Let the purchasing agent shop around for even the smaller items.
b. Provide a general description for equipment and supplies.
c. Clearly justify purchases and educate the purchasing agents regarding the work and needs within the
facility.
d. Accept the possibility that the purchase of inferior, low priced equipment cannot be avoided. ANS - c
Which of the following activities are generally done by the staff of the purchasing department?
a. Heading to the local discount store to take advantage of sales on paper goods.
answered.
Who is typically responsible for space management in a facility?
a. The senior scientific staff with approval by the IACUC
b. The manager with the help of the supervisor of the husbandry staff
c. The manager with the input of the veterinary technicians and the veterinarians
d. The manager in collaboration with the veterinarians and senior scientific staff ANS - d
The greatest problem related to purchasing excessive supplies is which of the following?
a. Negative budget impacts and the lack of storage space
b. Excessive paperwork and computer time for office staff during order processing
c. Difficulty with inventory control and pilfering
d. Loss of quality as supplies remain a long time in storage ANS - a
What is the most effective strategy for ensuring that daily lab animal care tasks are completed?
a. Calling the Director to explain hourly progress
b. Summarizing the work accomplished to one's supervisor at break times
c. Using checklists and specific forms as tasks are completed
d. Using checklists and forms at the end of a week ANS - c
If there is a deviation on a lab animal housing room checklist, the manager should do which of the
following?
a. Report any deviation, no matter how minor, to the IACUC Chair as soon as possible.
b. Disregard the deviation since it probably was not too important.
c. Require the husbandry technician to follow-up and resolve the problem independently.
d. Explain on the form the reason for that deviation, describe any resolution, and sign or initial that note.
ANS - d
, When a standard operating procedure has been revised, what should be done with the older copy?
a. It should be removed from the active set of SOPs.
b. It should be appended to the newer version.
c. It should be stored alongside the current SOP version.
d. It should be marked with the updated changes, initialed by a manager, and used as is. ANS - a
Which of the following is not a good suggestion for writing clear standard operating procedures?
a. Use clear figures and diagrams to reinforce steps and statements.
b. Use acronyms without defining them.
c. Keep all steps stated in chronological order.
d. Use simple words and short sentences. ANS - b
Which characteristics promote good management of a facility's standard operating procedures?
a. Easy accessibility, logical grouping by type of activity, and maintenance by a designated employee
b. Easy accessibility, storage in a secure place, and rotating responsibility for tracking the documents
c. Easy accessibility, listed in alphabetical order, and shared maintenance responsibility among staff
d. None of the above ANS - a
Which of the following steps should a lab animal facility manager take to ensure that the supplies and
equipment purchased meet the needs of the facility?
a. Let the purchasing agent shop around for even the smaller items.
b. Provide a general description for equipment and supplies.
c. Clearly justify purchases and educate the purchasing agents regarding the work and needs within the
facility.
d. Accept the possibility that the purchase of inferior, low priced equipment cannot be avoided. ANS - c
Which of the following activities are generally done by the staff of the purchasing department?
a. Heading to the local discount store to take advantage of sales on paper goods.
