Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________
Standard Operating Procedure Quiz
1.
How often are ferrets observed for signs of illness or injury?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Once daily except on abbreviated work days
Twice daily except on abbreviated work days
Twice daily including abbreviated work days
None of the above
2. True or False: Ferrets are fed the recommended amount of an approved
laboratory ferret diet once daily unless otherwise directed by the veterinarian or a
“Special Husbandry Conditions” card placed on the animal’s cage.
3.
Which of the following is not a monthly procedure in ferret rooms?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sanitize room
Sanitize food bins
Sanitize trash cans
Sanitize racks and cages
4. True or False: Water bottles, feeders and bowls in ferret rooms must be
sanitized at least once every other week.
5. True or False: Ferrets are a covered species under the United States Animal
Welfare Act.
6.
When a ferret water bottle is less than half full, it is acceptable to refill the bottle
and place it back on the cage if:
a.
b.
c.
d.
The water remaining in the bottle appears clear
The bottle itself does not appear to be contaminated
Both of the above
It is never acceptable to refill a bottle and place it back on the cage
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7. True or False: Ferrets are susceptible to the human influenza virus, so it is
important for individuals with flu-like symptoms to consult the facility Operations
Manager before entering a room housing ferrets.
8.
When a sanitized food bin is put into use it must be labeled with:
a.
b.
c.
d.
The date it is put into use
The type of food placed in the bin
The milling date of the food placed in the bin
All of the above
9. True or False: Floors in ferret rooms and cubicles must be swept and mopped
daily, including abbreviated work days.
10.
How often is soiled cage pan bedding replaced with clean bedding in ferret
cages?
a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
Daily
Twice weekly
Weekly
Every other week
Air filters in ferret rooms must be changed:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Weekly
Every other week
Monthly
None of the above
12. True or False: Ferrets are sensitive to noise and noise levels should be limited
when working in ferret rooms.
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13.
Which of the following is true of ferret food?
a.
b.
It is acceptable for up to 180 days after the milling date
Bags of food that have different milling dates should not be mixed together
in the same food bin
c. Bags of food that were opened on different dates should not be mixed
together in the same food bin
d. All of the above
14. True or False: Ferrets should have access to water ad libitum unless otherwise
directed by a DLAR veterinarian or Special Husbandry Conditions card placed on
the animal’s cage.
15. True or False: Sinks, doors, door knobs and door jambs must be cleaned with
an approved disinfectant at least once during each calendar week.
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