ALAT Chapter 4

What is a zoonosis?

• An animal disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans

• A disease that passes from animals to bacteria

• A zoo animal with a disease

• An animal disease that can be passed among animals of different species

What percentage of animal care technicians develop allergies?

• 25-35%

• 40-60%

• 10 to 44 %

• 5-15%

What agency makes the rules for radioactivity?

• Radioactivity Commission (RC)

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• National Radioactivity Committee (NRC)

• Radioactivity Commission (RC)

Which one of the choices below would be consider a chemical hazard?

• Animal Bites

• Slip and Fall

• Disinfectant

• Pressurized Gas

What is the most common injury in an animal facility?

• Ergonomic Hazards

• Cage wash injuries

• Animal bites and scratches

• Slip and fall

The three key factors of personal protection when dealing with radioactivity are?

• Space, time and strength

• Shielding, time and strength

• Distance, strength and space

• Time, shielding and distance

Which item listed below is a form of PPE worn in the animal facility?

• Hard hats

• Gloves

• High visibility clothing

• Gas mask

How is rabies transmitted?

• Is transmitted fecal orally by infected animals

• Is transmitted by an infected animal coughing or sneezing on you

• Is transmitted by the bite of mammals infected with the rabies virus or by handling infected tissues

• Is transmitted by getting scratched by an infected animal

What should facilities provide to ensure safety for workers and animals?

• Adequate space, properly working equipment, poor lighting

• Safe footing, inadequate space, poor ventilation

• Adequate lighting, improper equipment, small space

• Safe footing, adequate space, properly working equipment

Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Locked Lab door

• Biosafety Level 2

• PCA (Personal Care Attire)