NOCTI Grooming Review

What is the major difference among the fine, medium, and coarse tooth combs of the same length?

• thickness of the teeth

• number of teeth

• size of comb

• weight of comb

A Golden Retriever's feet have an excess amount of hair between the toes. Which of the following is the BEST tool to use for removing excess hair and leaving NO marks?

• straight shears

• thinning shears

• curved shears

• #10 blade

Before beginning to groom a dog that is growling and showing its teeth, the technician should FIRST ...

• offer a treat

• put the dog back in the kennel and call its owner

• apply a muzzle

• tighten the grooming noose

Which grooming tool is used for brushing long-coated dogs?

• mat comb

• slicker brush

• undercoat rake

• shedding blade

Which of the following types of shampoo should be used in a West Highland White Terrier?

• all purpose

• snowy coat

• flea

• oatmeal

A dog is exhibiting dry, itchy skin. The technician should use _____________ shampoo.

• all purpose

• snowy coat

• flea

• oatmeal

When preparing a solution using concentrated shampoo, if the container is 128 ounces and the dilution factor is 1 part concentrate to 7 parts water, how many ounces of concentrate must be used?

• 8 ounces

• 16 ounces

• 32 ounces

• 112 ounces

Which of the following types of nail trimmers is used if a dew claw has curled into the paw pad?

• scissor type

• file

• guillotine

• forceps

Bleeding of a nail can be stopped using ...?

• cold water

• styptic powder

• cotton gauze

• a bandage

Care must be taken when trimming the nails on animals to avoid cutting the ____ and making the nail bleed.

• pad

• root

• mitt

• quick