CPS Chemical Services & Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When diluting a chemical concentrate, which practice is always correct?
- Add concentrate to water (Correct answer)
- Add water to concentrate
- Mix in equal parts regardless of label
- Shake vigorously before reading label
Correct answer: Add concentrate to water
Always add concentrate to water (not water to concentrate) to prevent dangerous splashing or exothermic reactions.
Question 2: A dog's skin shows redness and the coat is brittle after a whitening treatment. What most likely occurred?
- Over-processing from leaving the product on too long (Correct answer)
- Normal reaction that resolves within hours
- Allergic reaction to the shampoo fragrance only
- Under-dilution of the conditioner
Correct answer: Over-processing from leaving the product on too long
Redness and brittle coat following a whitening treatment indicate over-processing from excessive product contact time.
Question 3: Which PPE item is most critical when applying flea-dip chemicals to a dog?
- Nitrile gloves and eye protection (Correct answer)
- Only a waterproof apron
- Steel-toed boots
- Ear protection
Correct answer: Nitrile gloves and eye protection
Flea-dip chemicals are highly concentrated insecticides that require nitrile gloves and eye protection to prevent skin absorption and splash injuries.
Question 4: What does the NFPA diamond's blue quadrant indicate?
- Health hazard (Correct answer)
- Flammability
- Reactivity
- Special notice
Correct answer: Health hazard
The blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond represents the health hazard rating on a scale of 0–4.
Question 5: A groomer notices a strong chemical odor building up in a poorly ventilated room. The safest immediate action is to:
- Stop work, remove pets and people, ventilate the area (Correct answer)
- Continue working quickly to finish the service
- Open one window and continue
- Apply a neutralizing spray to the air
Correct answer: Stop work, remove pets and people, ventilate the area
Accumulated chemical fumes can cause respiratory harm; stopping work and ventilating protects both people and animals immediately.
Question 6: Which chemical is most commonly found in styptic powder used to stop nail-quick bleeding?
- Ferric subsulfate or aluminum sulfate (Correct answer)
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Sodium hypochlorite
Correct answer: Ferric subsulfate or aluminum sulfate
Styptic powder contains ferric subsulfate or aluminum sulfate, which are astringents that constrict blood vessels to stop bleeding.
Question 7: How should leftover diluted disinfectant solution typically be disposed of at the end of the day?
- Pour down the drain with running water per label instructions (Correct answer)
- Store in any available container for next-day use
- Pour into the outdoor trash bin
- Mix with other chemicals before disposal
Correct answer: Pour down the drain with running water per label instructions
Most diluted disinfectants can be safely disposed of down the drain with running water, as directed by the product label and local regulations.
CPS Chemical Services & Safety 2
When diluting a chemical concentrate, which practice is always correct?