Organizations & Rules
Medication Administration & Venipuncture
Restraint
Misc. &/or Bonus
Zoonosis
100
The AWA regulates what?
Humane handling, Humane care, Identification, Record keeping, Treatment, Transport of animals
100
If you give meds this way to a mouse you run the risk of causing necrosis.
IM
100
Which animal(s) likes to hide, and feels safest with their eyes covered?
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
100
What specie(s) can't make their own Vitamin C?
Guinea Pigs & Humans
100
Name 2 Zoonotic Diseases you need to worry about while working with LAEPP
Rabies, Ringworm, Pinworm, Salmonella, Pasteurella, Monkey Pox,
200
Why do we use Animal Models?
People have too many unknowns, People live to long, Cannot keep humans in a sterile environment, Humans have unclear genetics.
200
Name 2 places you give injections in Guinea Pigs.
SQ, IM, IP, IV
200
Who do you restrain carefully so they can't kick you?
Bunny Rabbits
200
What guinea pig has short swirly hair?
Abyssinian
200
We can vaccinate 2 species for Salmonella. Which 2?
Cattle & Poultry
300
What is the AWA?
Animal Welfare Act - enforced & regulated by the USDA, they make periodic inspections of animal dealers & research facilities.
300
What are red tears?
Hardarian glands leak red fluid when the animal is stressed.
300
Which (exotic/pocket pet) animal is most likely to bite?
Hamster
300
Why do we say "Breed Like Rabbits"?
Female rabbits can re-breed within 24 hours after parturitional (kindling)!
300
What are the clinical signs of Salmonella?
Headache, Fever, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Diarhhea
400
What are the criteria for selecting animal models?
Similar Characteristics, Size, Productivity (reproduction), Longevity (life span), General Health
400
This method is used as a "last-ditch" effort in rabbits.
IP
400
Which animal has an off button?
Ferrets
400
What small animal comes from the desert?
Gerbils
400
What is the treatment for Salmonella?
Isolation & Supportive Care
500
The Golden Rule of Research has 3 R's what are they, & explain them.
Reduction: "Use the absolute fewest animals that will achieve the research goals" Refinement: "Procedure done causes the least amount of stress, pain, anxiety, & disturbance to normal life." Replacement: "Research that uses lower forms of life (computer models, or artificial means) when possible
500
Which species do you give IP injections in the left quadrant?
Rats
500
What animal(s) do you scruff?
Hamsters, Mice, Gerbils, Ferrets
500
What is the best type of bedding for pocket pets?
Carefresh! Or Paper bedding
500
How do you get Salmonella?
Ingesting contaminated food & water. Ingesting uncooked/undercooked food. Fecal to Oral. WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!
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