ALAT ALAT Research Procedures and Techniques Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which route of administration is used when injecting a substance directly into the abdominal cavity of a rodent?

Accepted Answer

Intraperitoneal (IP)

Answer

Intravenous (IV)

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Subcutaneous (SC)

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Intramuscular (IM)

Question 2

What is the maximum recommended volume for a single subcutaneous injection in a mouse?

Accepted Answer

0.5 mL

Answer

0.1 mL

Answer

2.0 mL

Answer

5.0 mL

Question 3

When performing a blood collection from the tail vein of a rat, which technique is commonly used to dilate the vessel?

Accepted Answer

Warming the tail in warm water

Answer

Applying ice to the tail

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Applying a tourniquet above the collection site

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Shaving the tail fur

Question 4

What is the purpose of a gavage needle used in laboratory animal procedures?

Accepted Answer

To deliver substances directly into the stomach via the esophagus

Answer

To collect blood samples from the jugular vein

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To administer intramuscular injections

Answer

To perform ear notch identification

Question 5

Which of the following is a proper technique when performing intramuscular injections in rabbits?

Accepted Answer

Injecting into the epaxial muscles of the lumbar region

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Injecting into the scruff of the neck

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Injecting into the tail base

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Injecting into the footpad

Question 6

What does the term 'aseptic technique' mean in the context of laboratory animal procedures?

Accepted Answer

Preventing contamination of sterile areas with microorganisms

Answer

Using anesthesia before any procedure

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Disposing of sharps in a red biohazard bag

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Recording all procedures in the animal's health record