LAT Prep Questions with Complete Solutions
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the
three levels of technician certifications. Correct answer-ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an ALAT? Correct
an...
LAT Prep Questions with Complete Solutions
Through the AALAS Certification Program, technicians become nationally certified. Name the
three levels of technician certifications. Correct answer-ALAT, LAT, LATG
Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an ALAT? Correct
answer-Surgical Procedures
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and provide for
their needs? Correct answer-Animal Care Panel
Which member of the research term plans and coordinates all phases of the research work?
Correct answer-Principal Investigator
Why are animals used to study human diseases? Correct answer-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? Correct answer-
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 additon to the ALAT Training Manual to
prepare for th ALAT technician certification examination? Correct answer-The Guide for
the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Regulations
, LAT Prep Questions with Complete Solutions
Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal Care Panel (ACP)
Correct answer-Dr. Nathan Brewer
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? Correct answer-American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
RALAT is the acronym for which of the following? Correct answer-Registered Assistant
Laboratory Animal Technician
At most institutions, who must review and monitor the animal use protocols at an institution?
Correct answer-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? Correct answer-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? Correct answer-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? Correct answer-
Reduction
, LAT Prep Questions with Complete Solutions
Which document is named by the Guide and PHS Policy as the one that must be followed when
euthanizing research animals? Correct answer-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? Correct answer-
Opportunities for exercise
The US Government Principles apply to which animals? Correct answer-Vertebrate
species
What is the term for the field of study concerned with the philosophical issues raised by some
medical procedures and treatments? Correct answer-Bioethics
If an incident of animal misuse is not resolved after contacting your supervisor, you can submit
your concerns to which individual? Correct answer-IACUC chair
The PHS policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals applies specifically to which
type of research? Correct answer-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
, LAT Prep Questions with Complete Solutions
Rat bred for research
Snake bred for research Correct answer-Guinea pig bred for research
What does the acronym 'SOP' stand for Correct answer-Standard Operating Procedure
What are the three Rs? Correct answer-Replacement, refinement, reduction
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? Correct answer-Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
How often must an IACUC perform inspections of the facility? Correct answer-Every 6
months
How often does the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service perform inspections of the
animal research facility? Correct answer-At least once a year
USDA inspection records are available to the public under a provision of which federal law?
Correct answer-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? Correct answer-Good Laboratory Practices
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