LAT LABORATORY ANIMAL
TECHNICIAN EXAM 2024/2025
ACCURATE ANSWERS
,LAT LABORATORY ANIMAL
TECHNICIAN EXAM 2024/2025
ACCURATE ANSWERS
External Parasites/Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERSInfestations with fleas, lice, and mites often result
in alopecia caused by scratching. Seen around the neck, between rear legs, and on back, cranial to tail.
Mites - microscope is required. Ear mites, most common in dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets. Can trigger
bacterial infections in the outer ear. Insecticide treatment =>possible toxicity. Multiple treatments
destroy newly hatching parasites. Conjunctivitis is a redness or inflammation of tissue around eyes.
Cause - air irritants, infections, or allergies. Viruses and bacteria can also cause conjunctivitis. If only one
eye is involved, the cause may be an injury.
Mastitis - CORRECT ANSWERSinfection of the mammary glands; Occurs during early nursing period or
just after weaning; Swollen, firm and hot, and may even turn blue or black
What is the treatment for mastitis? - CORRECT ANSWERStake young away and administer antibiotics. A
foster mother or bottle feeding may be necessary if the young cannot eat solid food.
Overgrown Hoof or Nail Diseases - CORRECT ANSWERSfrom poor husbandry; •Common in sheep, goats,
rabbits, cats and dogs. •Birds develop overgrown nails and beaks.
U.S. Government provides approximately how much in research/development funds spent by college
and university? - CORRECT ANSWERS2/3
What information is important on grant applications to request funds? - CORRECT ANSWERSDetailed
description of research goals, scientific basis of study, and review of relevant literature and all
procedures to be performed
What is the difference between NIH & NSF? - CORRECT ANSWERSNIH: primary granting agency:
academia, federal agencies, biomedical research
NSF: Basic research in math, medicine, and biology
The USDA stands for what? - CORRECT ANSWERSUnited States Department of Agriculture
,The USDA is responsible for what? - CORRECT ANSWERSEnforces and amends AWA
Auction, sale, exhibit, transport, breeding, or conduct of research with animals
Animals exempt from AWA
Research institutions mst register with
Supply annual reports
Inspection records through the FOIA
Unscheduled inspection once per year
What does the FOIA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERSFreedom of Information Act - provides the USDA's
inspection records
What is the Public Health Service Policy? - CORRECT ANSWERSInstitutions which receive funding from
PHS and NIH must follow these guidelines, requires filing of an Amimal Welfare Assurance document
that demonstrates the institution is following the Guid, PHS policy, AWA, and any other applicable laws
The FDA has many responsibilites including: - CORRECT ANSWERSAssures that new drugs and medical
devices are safe and effective before approved for use in humans
Monitors drug approval
Includes human, and veterinary drugs, food, and medical devices
Requires that effectiveness be demonstrated through well controlled investigations
What is GLP? - CORRECT ANSWERSGood Laboratory Practices
Established in 1978 with implementation of laboratory audits and inspection programs
Details requirements for QA and SOPs
What is the importance of importation and transportations regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERSFor the
protection of humans and environment from potential disease carrying organisms
Which agencies control importation? - CORRECT ANSWERSCDC, USDA, and US Fish & Wildlife Service
, Institutional polices are established for: - CORRECT ANSWERSfacility operations
care and use procedures
veterinary support
physical plant
Standard operating procedures relate to: - CORRECT ANSWERSwall aspects of animal care and support
personnel management
health surveillance of animals and personnel
equipment
investigators
What are the functions of IACUCs and who mandates? - CORRECT ANSWERSmandated by AWA, PHS
policy, and the Guide
Review and approve protocols for animal use
Review animal use program and perform animal facilities inspections at least every 6 months
What has to happen before animal research can begin? - CORRECT ANSWERSprincipal investigator
provides written details of how animals will be used in the research project
IACUC must review all protocols using animals and must approve all protocols before any animal
research can begin
What does the IACUC determine? - CORRECT ANSWERSCan deny permission ro start a project
can stop a research peoject
Ensures compliance with regulations
Reviews complete protocols at least every 3 years; reviews updates to protocols yearly
What is the AAALAC, International? - CORRECT ANSWERSAssociation for Assessment and Accreditation
of Laboratory Animal Care, International
TECHNICIAN EXAM 2024/2025
ACCURATE ANSWERS
,LAT LABORATORY ANIMAL
TECHNICIAN EXAM 2024/2025
ACCURATE ANSWERS
External Parasites/Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWERSInfestations with fleas, lice, and mites often result
in alopecia caused by scratching. Seen around the neck, between rear legs, and on back, cranial to tail.
Mites - microscope is required. Ear mites, most common in dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets. Can trigger
bacterial infections in the outer ear. Insecticide treatment =>possible toxicity. Multiple treatments
destroy newly hatching parasites. Conjunctivitis is a redness or inflammation of tissue around eyes.
Cause - air irritants, infections, or allergies. Viruses and bacteria can also cause conjunctivitis. If only one
eye is involved, the cause may be an injury.
Mastitis - CORRECT ANSWERSinfection of the mammary glands; Occurs during early nursing period or
just after weaning; Swollen, firm and hot, and may even turn blue or black
What is the treatment for mastitis? - CORRECT ANSWERStake young away and administer antibiotics. A
foster mother or bottle feeding may be necessary if the young cannot eat solid food.
Overgrown Hoof or Nail Diseases - CORRECT ANSWERSfrom poor husbandry; •Common in sheep, goats,
rabbits, cats and dogs. •Birds develop overgrown nails and beaks.
U.S. Government provides approximately how much in research/development funds spent by college
and university? - CORRECT ANSWERS2/3
What information is important on grant applications to request funds? - CORRECT ANSWERSDetailed
description of research goals, scientific basis of study, and review of relevant literature and all
procedures to be performed
What is the difference between NIH & NSF? - CORRECT ANSWERSNIH: primary granting agency:
academia, federal agencies, biomedical research
NSF: Basic research in math, medicine, and biology
The USDA stands for what? - CORRECT ANSWERSUnited States Department of Agriculture
,The USDA is responsible for what? - CORRECT ANSWERSEnforces and amends AWA
Auction, sale, exhibit, transport, breeding, or conduct of research with animals
Animals exempt from AWA
Research institutions mst register with
Supply annual reports
Inspection records through the FOIA
Unscheduled inspection once per year
What does the FOIA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERSFreedom of Information Act - provides the USDA's
inspection records
What is the Public Health Service Policy? - CORRECT ANSWERSInstitutions which receive funding from
PHS and NIH must follow these guidelines, requires filing of an Amimal Welfare Assurance document
that demonstrates the institution is following the Guid, PHS policy, AWA, and any other applicable laws
The FDA has many responsibilites including: - CORRECT ANSWERSAssures that new drugs and medical
devices are safe and effective before approved for use in humans
Monitors drug approval
Includes human, and veterinary drugs, food, and medical devices
Requires that effectiveness be demonstrated through well controlled investigations
What is GLP? - CORRECT ANSWERSGood Laboratory Practices
Established in 1978 with implementation of laboratory audits and inspection programs
Details requirements for QA and SOPs
What is the importance of importation and transportations regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERSFor the
protection of humans and environment from potential disease carrying organisms
Which agencies control importation? - CORRECT ANSWERSCDC, USDA, and US Fish & Wildlife Service
, Institutional polices are established for: - CORRECT ANSWERSfacility operations
care and use procedures
veterinary support
physical plant
Standard operating procedures relate to: - CORRECT ANSWERSwall aspects of animal care and support
personnel management
health surveillance of animals and personnel
equipment
investigators
What are the functions of IACUCs and who mandates? - CORRECT ANSWERSmandated by AWA, PHS
policy, and the Guide
Review and approve protocols for animal use
Review animal use program and perform animal facilities inspections at least every 6 months
What has to happen before animal research can begin? - CORRECT ANSWERSprincipal investigator
provides written details of how animals will be used in the research project
IACUC must review all protocols using animals and must approve all protocols before any animal
research can begin
What does the IACUC determine? - CORRECT ANSWERSCan deny permission ro start a project
can stop a research peoject
Ensures compliance with regulations
Reviews complete protocols at least every 3 years; reviews updates to protocols yearly
What is the AAALAC, International? - CORRECT ANSWERSAssociation for Assessment and Accreditation
of Laboratory Animal Care, International
