Chapter 46: Grooming Procedures
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
anal glands
j.
combing
b.
mat
k.
grooming
c.
clipper guard
l.
bathing
d.
keratin
m.
brushing
e.
quick
n.
tympanic membrane
f.
pinna
o.
nail bed
g.
mat splitter
p.
trimming
h.
shaving
q.
silver nitrate stick
i.
dipping
r.
clipping
1. tool used to break down and separate mats into smaller ones
2. the process of applying a chemical pesticide or medication to the skin and hair coat to treat a
specific condition
3. the care of an animal’s external body, including, hair coat, ears, nails, and anal glands
4. the process of removing a specific amount of hair from one or more locations
5. tool that fits over the end of the clippers to prevent trimming too short
6. the act of cleaning the hair with a thin comb that helps remove tangles and mats
7. the process of removing small amounts of hair
8. the act of cleaning the hair coat using a soft brush
9. areas of hair that are interwoven together and form a large clump
10. the ear drum
11. the blood supply of the nail
12. the process of taking down an amount of hair close to the skin
13. slim, long wooden applicator used to clot the end of a bleeding nail
14. the protein that strengthens the nail bed
15. the ear flap
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
act of cleaning the hair with a thin comb that helps remove tangles and mats
b.
the process of taking down an amount of hair close to the skin
c.
the ear flap
d.
process of cleaning the skin and the hair coat of the animal or to apply medicated
shampoos or dips to the skin and to the hair coat
e.
blood supply of the nail
f.
substance that covers the outer nail covering
g.
areas of hair that are interwoven together and form a large clump
h.
internal ear drum
i.
the care of an animal’s external body including, hair coat, ears, nails, and anal
glands
j.
process of applying a chemical pesticide or medication to the skin and hair coat to
treat a specific condition
k.
the process of removing a specific amount of hair from one or more locations
l.
the process of removing small amounts of hair from one or several areas
m.
the act of cleaning the hair coat using a soft brush
16. mat
17. bathing
18. dipping
19. quick
20. keratin
21. trimming
22. pinna
23. shaving
24. grooming
25. combing
COMPLETION
1. A ______________ clipper is a type of guillotine nail clipper.
2. ____________________ can be placed in the ears of floppy breeds that are prone to ear
infections.
3. A clipper guard should be placed over a ____________ clipper.
4. Shaving should be done with a ________________ clipper blade.
5. Clippers should be oiled every ___ to ____ minutes.
6. The ear opening is shaped like a ________.
7. The quick is _____________ in color and _______________ in shape.
8. The most commonly used type of nail trimmers is the _________________ trimmer.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is required before a bath?
a.
removing mats
c.
basic combing
b.
basic brushing
d.
all of the above
2. Which of the following may cause irritation or discomfort in an animal?
a.
using a mat splitter
c.
rinsing conditioner
b.
rinsing shampoo
d.
applying spray on conditioner
3. Which of the following is NOT done when using clippers?
a.
Hold the clipper blade flat against the hair
b.
Use a clipper guard when clipping or shaving
c.
Use cool lube to prevent over-heating
d.
Clip against the hair
4. Which of the following is appropriate for shampoo or conditioner coat contact?
a.
2 minutes
c.
10 minutes
b.
5 minutes
d.
20 minutes
5. Which of the following is a concern with the ear drum?
a.
packing wax into the ear canal
b.
damaging the ear drum during cleaning
c.
use of cotton tipped applicators during cleaning
d.
all of the above
6. Which of the following should be done in floppy eared animals prior to a bath?
a.
Place a cotton ball into the ear canal
c.
Do not bath the ear flaps or head
b.
Tie back the ear flaps
d.
All of the above
TRUE/FALSE
1. A bar of soap can be used to clot the bed of a nail that has been trimmed too short.
2. Nails are always white in color.
3. Nail beds can grow along with the nail.
4. Anal glands are scent glands.
SHORT ANSWER
1. What tool is used to grind down nails? _____________________________
2. List 4 items used during a bathing procedure.
3. What 2 methods can be used for anal gland expression?
4. List 3 items that can be used to clot bleeding nails.
5. List 5 items used in bathing.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
6. List 3 reasons for cleaning ears.
a.
b.
c.
7. Name 3 items to use to clot a bleeding nail.
a.
b.
c.