Petsmart Splash Book Exam Questions With Verified Answers

Hydrosurge - Answer Used to bathe pet Step 1 For Hydrosurge - Answer Turn on water and adjust temperature to desired setting Step 2 For Hydrosurge - Answer Select desired "product" using the "select product" dial. The number on the dial should match the desired product Step 3 For Hydrosurge - Answer Using the "select function" switch, choose the "rinse" or "bathe" position Step 4 For Hydrosurge - Answer Adjust Product Flow Rate for more or less product Step 5 For Hydrosurge - Answer Angle the nozzle at 45 degree angle and hold 3-4 inches away from coat. Slowly move the spray pattern across the animal Step 6 For Hydrosurge - Answer Select "rinse" to rinse animal (always leave on rinse position) Step 1 For Pouch Installation - Answer Remove protective cap Step 2 For Pouch Installation - Answer Hook the Pouch hole onto hanger Step 3 For Pouch Installation - Answer Push pouch cap at the bottom of pouch onto port Step 4 For Pouch Installation - Answer Snap to lock and be sure pouch is pushed all the way down Step 1 For Pouch Removal - Answer Hold the neck of the pouch, depress the lever, and lift pouch to remove Step 2 For Pouch Removal - Answer Unhook the pouch hole from hanger Step 3 For Pouch Removal - Answer Use the protective caps whenever ports are not used Step 1 For Blockage Procedure - Answer Remove the supplied "syringe" from the hole on the left side of the unit Step 2 For Blockage Procedure - Answer Fill the syringe with warm water Step 3 For Blockage Procedure - Answer Turn on water Step 4 For Blockage Procedure - Answer Move the "select product" dial to the port to be cleared and Move the "select function" switch to "Bathe" position Step 5 For Blockage Procedure - Answer Turn "adjust product flow rate" dial to "+" position Step 6 For Blockage Procedure - Answer Insert syringe connection cap onto blocked port, hold in place and compress syringe until empty. #10 Blade - Answer used for clippers Greyhound Comb - Answer thinner coats = teeth closer together thick coats = teeth farter apart (ineffective on short smooth coats) Slicker Brushes - Answer most commonly used, detangling and undercoat removal, small (soft) = short- medium coat, large (hard) = thick - dense coat (can cause brush burn from over brushing, or from applying too much pressure, never use a hard slicker brush on dogs with thin, short coats FURminator Brush - Answer only use in deshedding package (do not use on drop coats, curly coats or hairless dogs, you can overuse nd remove too much coat or damage the skin undercoat, creating a thin spot on the dog) Rubber Curry Brush - Answer short-smooth coats, medium coats to remove undercoat, better for dogs with sensitive skin (ineffective on thick or heavy impacted coats) Mat Breaker - Answer break apart small mats to make brushing easier (don't used on short, smooth coats - you can overuse and remove too much cat, this is a sharp tool that can cut the skin - use extra caution when working around the ears, legs, and tail) Shedding Blade - Answer use on dogs without FURminator package, undercoat remover (ineffective on thick or heavily impacted coats Pin Brush - Answer used on long straight coats, to not danage coat (ineffective for dematting and deshedding) Flea Comb - Answer removing fleas, removing hair from sensitive areas (not to be used to brush the entire dog) Undercoat Rake - Answer bush double/heavy coated dogs, removes soft dense undercoat (don't use on short, smooth coats, you can overuse and remove too much coat, exercise extra caution around the elbows and hocks) Deshedding Tool - Answer short, medium, heavy dogs to remove quickly (do not use on short smooth coats, you can overuse and remove too much coat or even cut the coat, the teeth have sharp blades that can cut the skin, use extra caution when working around the head, ears, legs, and tail Hemostat - Answer To pluck hair from the ear canal if you can't grasp it well with your fingers. Never push down into the ear canal. Ear Powder - Answer Coats and dries the hair in the ear so it's easier to pluck out before cleaning. Do not use if there are signs of an ear infection or if there is no hair in the ear canal to pluck. Ear Cleaner - Answer Gently breaks down the oils and loosens the debris in the ear. Formulated with a dry agent to help her move moisture. Do not use if their signs of an ear infection. Do not clean dog ears if you see... - Answer The dog tilting their head or excessively shaking rubbing or scratching their head and ears, hair loss around the ears that looks like it is from heavy scratching, black debris that looks like tart or coffee grounds, large amounts of discharge or odor, evidence of hematoma (pocket of blood are creating a soft area on the ear leather), signs of discomfort or pain when you touch the ears Step 1 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does need plucked) - Answer With the ear open, pour a liberal amount of ear powder in the ear Step 2 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does need plucked) - Answer Gently move the powder around in the ear with your finger Step 3 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does need plucked) - Answer With only your fingers, slightly poor small amounts of hair out of the ear Step 4 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does need plucked) - Answer If the hair is greasy, you will need to use locking hemostats to assist with gripping the hair. Never put the hemostats in the ear canal Step 5 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does need plucked) - Answer Swab the inside of the ear leather, ear opening, and only where you can see Step 6 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does need plucked) - Answer If the dog has dirty ears you may need more than one cotton ball per ear Step 1 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does not need plucked) - Answer Pour a liberal amount of ear cleaner on a cotton ball Step 2 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does not need plucked) - Answer With the ear open, swab the inside of the ear leather, ear opening, and only where you can see. Step 3 For Ear Cleaning (hair that does not need plucked) - Answer If the dog has dirty ears you may need more than one cotton ball per ear Step 1 for Flushing - Answer With the ear open, pour a liberal amount of ear cleaner directly in the ear canal