ALAT - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Regulations and Compliance 1

Question 1

Which federal agency is responsible for conducting unannounced inspections of registered research facilities to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act?

Accepted Answer

USDA APHIS Animal Care

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OLAW (Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare)

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NIH Office of Research Integrity

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CDC Office of Biosafety

Question 2

Under the PHS Policy, an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) must include at minimum how many members, and which role is always required?

Accepted Answer

At least 5 members, including a veterinarian and a community member not affiliated with the institution

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At least 3 members, including a veterinarian

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At least 4 members, including an attending veterinarian and a biostatistician

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At least 5 members, all of whom must hold doctoral degrees

Question 3

The 'Three Rs' framework, which underpins modern laboratory animal welfare regulations, stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement

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Registration, Reporting, and Review

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Restraint, Recovery, and Rehabilitation

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Research, Regulation, and Responsibility

Question 4

Under the Animal Welfare Act, which of the following species is explicitly EXCLUDED from AWA protections?

Accepted Answer

Rats of the genus Rattus bred for use in research

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Guinea pigs used in toxicology studies

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Rabbits used in antibody production

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Cats used in neuroscience research

Question 5

An institution's Animal Welfare Assurance with OLAW must be renewed or updated under which circumstance?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a significant change in the animal care and use program, such as a new Institutional Official

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Only when the institution changes its physical address

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Every 10 years regardless of any program changes

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Only when the institution adds a new species to its research program

Question 6

Which document serves as the primary reference standard for AAALAC International accreditation and describes recommended practices for housing, husbandry, and veterinary care of laboratory animals?

Accepted Answer

The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

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The Animal Welfare Act Regulations (9 CFR Parts 1-4)

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The PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

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The NIH Grants Policy Statement