LATG 4 QUESTIONS 04.29.15
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Research facilities using regulated species must register with ______
and for how long the registration must be updated? ANS -USDA
every three years.
The Animal Welfare Act also requires that every research facility submit an annual report to USDA on or
before? ANS -December 1 of each calendar year.
The report to USDA must be signed and certified by? ANS -the CEO or institutional official and cover the
previous Fiscal year.
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -APHIS
What additional publication from USDA clarifies the intent of the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -The Animal
Care Policy Manual
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -TRUE
Birds bred for research are not presently covered under the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -TRUE
Which of the following are mandated by the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -Establishment of an IACUC
Training of all animal care personnel
Information on how to report deficiencies in animal care
Which of the following is not a requirement that is found in the Animal Welfare Act and its
amendments? ANS -Young animals may not be used in research before they are weaned.
, Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -APHIS
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -True
For USDA reporting purposes, animals that experienced pain and for which an appropriate anesthetic,
analgesic, or tranquilizing drug was used are listed under which category? ANS -Category D
In what category would you place animals that were subjected to pain but did not receive anesthetics or
analgesics to relieve their pain because it would have adversely affected the procedure or the result?
ANS -Category E
What best describes what must be included in the annual report to USDA? ANS -The report must
provide an explanation for any deviation from the standards and regulations and show that the
deviations were approved by the IACUC.
The IACUC has an obligation to identify whistleblowers who report possible animal abuse or neglect so
they can receive recognition from the institution. ANS -False
USDA does not require that IACUC meeting minutes be recorded. ANS -False
Which of the following statements is true for facilities housing cats or dogs? ANS -They must describe
the euthanasia method used, if applicable.
They must keep a record of any offspring born to those animals.
They must indicate the source of the animal.
What needs to be specifically addressed in the required plan for environmental enhancement for
nonhuman primates ANS -Restraint devices and Social grouping
What most accurately describes OLAW? ANS -An NIH office that oversees compliance with the PHS
policy
Rats and mice bred for research are covered under the PHS Policy. ANS -True
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Research facilities using regulated species must register with ______
and for how long the registration must be updated? ANS -USDA
every three years.
The Animal Welfare Act also requires that every research facility submit an annual report to USDA on or
before? ANS -December 1 of each calendar year.
The report to USDA must be signed and certified by? ANS -the CEO or institutional official and cover the
previous Fiscal year.
Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -APHIS
What additional publication from USDA clarifies the intent of the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -The Animal
Care Policy Manual
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -TRUE
Birds bred for research are not presently covered under the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -TRUE
Which of the following are mandated by the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -Establishment of an IACUC
Training of all animal care personnel
Information on how to report deficiencies in animal care
Which of the following is not a requirement that is found in the Animal Welfare Act and its
amendments? ANS -Young animals may not be used in research before they are weaned.
, Which agency administers the Animal Welfare Act? ANS -APHIS
Amphibians, reptiles, and fish are exempt from coverage under the Animal Welfare Act. ANS -True
For USDA reporting purposes, animals that experienced pain and for which an appropriate anesthetic,
analgesic, or tranquilizing drug was used are listed under which category? ANS -Category D
In what category would you place animals that were subjected to pain but did not receive anesthetics or
analgesics to relieve their pain because it would have adversely affected the procedure or the result?
ANS -Category E
What best describes what must be included in the annual report to USDA? ANS -The report must
provide an explanation for any deviation from the standards and regulations and show that the
deviations were approved by the IACUC.
The IACUC has an obligation to identify whistleblowers who report possible animal abuse or neglect so
they can receive recognition from the institution. ANS -False
USDA does not require that IACUC meeting minutes be recorded. ANS -False
Which of the following statements is true for facilities housing cats or dogs? ANS -They must describe
the euthanasia method used, if applicable.
They must keep a record of any offspring born to those animals.
They must indicate the source of the animal.
What needs to be specifically addressed in the required plan for environmental enhancement for
nonhuman primates ANS -Restraint devices and Social grouping
What most accurately describes OLAW? ANS -An NIH office that oversees compliance with the PHS
policy
Rats and mice bred for research are covered under the PHS Policy. ANS -True
