Basic Animal Handling Quiz

Why are Sprague Dawley rats commonly used in research?

• They're aggressive

• They live in water

• They're expensive

• They're docile and easy to handle

What is the main purpose of the Nuremberg Code?

• Ensure ethics in human research

• Promote animal testing

• Avoid scientific mistakes

• Encourage faster experiments

Which of the following is a type of cage that provides filtered airflow to each rat?

• Metal basket cage

• Shoebox cage

• IVC cage

• Polycarbonate cage

What temperature range is ideal for housing lab rats?

• 20-26°C

• 10-18°C

• 30-35°C

• 18-30°C

Which handling method is suitable for oral gavage in rats?

• V-hold / Claw hold

• Cupping method

• Tail pick

• Scruff hold

The 3Rs in animal research stand for Replace, Reduce, and Refine.

• True

• False

What is the definition of anesthesia in animals?

• Preventing infection in cages

• Making animals hyperactive

• Causing unconsciousness to eliminate pain and stress

• Causing pain for tissue testing

What is the most preferred chemical method for euthanasia in rats?

• CO₂ asphyxiation

• Cervical dislocation

• Chloroform

• Decapitation

What is exsanguination?

• Injecting air into the lungs

• Collapsing the lungs

• Removing the brain

• Removing blood until death

Why is chloroform not recommended for use in animals?

• It's not strong enough

• It's too cheap

• It's an irritant and toxic to both animals and humans

• It causes drowsiness only