Laboratory Animal Care Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of laboratory animal care practices, including handling, housing, feeding, enrichment, sanitation, PPE, observation, recordkeeping, and emergency response.
Which of the following is the safest way to handle a laboratory mouse?
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By the tail base using gentle restraint
By grabbing the body firmly
By the ear
By the hind leg
What is the recommended temperature range for housing most laboratory rodents?
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Please Select
20–26°C
15–18°C
27–30°C
10–15°C
Select all items that are considered appropriate forms of environmental enrichment for laboratory rabbits.
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Chew toys
Nest boxes
Mirrors
Unfiltered tap water
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most important when cleaning animal cages?
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Gloves and face mask
Lab coat only
Safety goggles only
Ear plugs only
What is the primary goal of recordkeeping in laboratory animal care?
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To ensure animal welfare and regulatory compliance
To track staff attendance
To monitor food costs
To reduce cleaning frequency
Describe one method for observing animal health in a laboratory setting.
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Which of the following best describes proper sanitation procedures for animal housing?
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Regular cleaning and disinfection of cages and equipment
Cleaning only when visible dirt is present
Using water only, no disinfectant
Changing bedding once a month
How often should laboratory animal feed and water supplies be checked?
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At least once daily
Once a week
Only when animals appear hungry
Monthly
Rate the importance of emergency response planning in laboratory animal care.
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Not important
1
2
3
4
Extremely important
5
1 is Not important, 5 is Extremely important
List two signs of stress in laboratory animals.
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