General knowledge Quiz

What could cause a dog’s respiration rate to increase?

• Sleeping

• Exercising

• Sitting

• Barking

Which is an ‘ectoparasite’?

• Roundworm

• Flea

• Ringworm

• Tapeworm

Which legislation is the storage of records governed under?

• Data Protection Act 1998

• General Data Protection Act 2018

• Data Protection Act 1996

• General Data Protection Act 2016

What equipment would not be appropriate to use on a Siberian Husky prior to bathing?

• Clippers

• Coat rake

• Combination comb

• Slicker brush

Which would require supervisor guidance before bathing?

• A couple of knots have been brushed out

• The dog has been bathed recently

• The coat was very matted and has been clipped short

• The dog has a medical skin condition

What would be ‘effective’ communication with customer?

• Three-way process

• One-way and two-way process

Which action should be carried out if a small amount of shampoo is spilt on the floor?

• Clear it up immediately and deal with the waste at a later date

• Ignore it and carry on working

• Clear it up immediately disposing of the waste safely

• Put a notice up telling people of the risk

Which would not need to be checked when using a veterinary prescribed shampoo?

• The use by date

• The instructions for use

• It is suitable for the condition of the coat

• It is prescribed for that dog

How often should a bath be disinfected?

• At the beginning of each day

• Morning and afternoon

• After bathing each dog

• At the end of the day

Which coat would benefit most from using conditioner?

• Smooth coat

• Double coat

• Wire coat

• Corded coat