The Ethical Analysis quiz

An IACUC may exercise a decision to revise a protocol or to stop the research activity of an approved protocol.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The grant agency is a stakeholder in this case study because of which concern?

• Assuring the integrity of the research results.

• Publishing the research data as rapidly as possible.

• Conducting the study on a least cost basis.

• None of the Above

In this case study, what is the ethical outcome of the action by the animal care technician to report the mouse’s condition to a supervisor or a staff veterinarian?

• Ethically permitted

• Ethically required

• Ethically encouraged

• Ethically prohibited

Mutiple asnwers;

What were the key ethical questions raised in this case of a mouse in a parasitology experiment?

• How can costs be controlled in this situation?

• Is it justifiable to prolong the mouse’s pain or distress?

• How can conflict be avoided in this situation?

• Should the mouse be euthanized immediately?

What are the ethical responsibilities of researchers in the conduct of animal studies?

• To consider pain relief and other palliative measures for animals used in studies.

• To provide for research animal welfare.

• To conduct research that is relevant for human or animal health.

• To conduct research studies that are IACUC-approved.

In this case study, why may a decision to continue the use of the sick mouse in the parasitology experiment be justifiable?

• The mouse’s condition is acceptable on humane grounds and terminating the study would cause the loss of good research data.

• Pertinent regulations do not cover mice.

• No guidelines are available that would recommend discontinuing the use of this mouse.

• Completing this study on an established timetable is desirable.

Mupiple answer:

Which of the following were legitimate stakeholders in this case of a mouse in a parasitology experiment?

• Animal care staff, veterinarian, IACUC, institution

• Grant agency, public, people with the parasitic disease

• Mouse

• Researcher, graduate students, principal investigator

In this case study, what is the ethical outcome of an action by the animal care staff to euthanize the mouse without discussing the situation with the researcher?

• Ethically required

• Ethically encouraged

• Ethically permitted

• Ethically prohibited

What are possible outcomes from testing out an ethical decision before acting upon it?

• Preserve smooth working relationships among staff.

• Avoid negative publicity should the case become public.

• Influence responses and decisions in future situations.

• Assure that the institution remains in compliance with regulatory mandates.

Multiple Answer - select all correct answers

Why should the IACUC be considered a stakeholder in this case of a mouse in a parasitology experiment?

• If the matter comes to the attention of the public, the institution may be embarrassed by negative media coverage.

• The IACUC aims to control costs in the animal research program.

• If the matter comes to the attention of regulatory authorities, they may question whether the IACUC is performing its job appropriately.

• The IACUC aims to fulfill its obligations to support the welfare of animals used in the institution’s research programs.

• The IACUC aims to fulfill its obligations to support the institution’s research program.