Clean it up
When should you wash your hands before handling or cooking foods (list 3 examples)
After going to bathroom, touching pets, handling raw foods, touching money etc
What is the first thing you need to do before cooking or preparing foods?
Wash your hands
Name 3 things to consider when grocery shopping for a client
Storage space, Finances of client, appetite of client, dietary needs, client preferences, don't buy dented or spoiled looking foods, check expiry/best due dates etc
Define cross-contamination
What is when bacteria spreads from one food to another
This age group requires the must fluid intake
infants and young children
Should you wash raw meat and seafood before cooking
No -because harmful bacteria can spread in the sink
Yes-only if you clean and sanitize the sink immediately afterwards before using the sink for anything else
Name 3 ways to safely thaw food
1) in the refrigerator
(2) in cold water (change the water every half-hour to keep the water cold),
(3) in the microwave if you'll be cooking the food immediately.
Name 2 things to keep in mind when handling client's money for shopping -- if this is your responsibility outlined in the care plan
always get a receipt even for the small amounts
Keep client’s money & receipts separate from your own
Know amount money initially given to you –count it in front of client
Return correct change & grocery receipts – say it out loud and count the change in front of the client
How does food cross-contamination occur
What is never ever let any raw meat, utensil, or surface touch a cooked meat.
What is the definition of nutrition
What is the process involved in the ingestion (taking food & fluids into the body), digestion (the process of breaking down of nutrients to get absorbed), absorption (substances pass through the intestinal wall into the blood) so the body can use the nutrients and fluids for functioning.
Cannot be cleaned effectively as bacteria can hide there
Chipped plates/cups
**never toss out a client's chipped plate/cuts without getting their permission and document
As a result of this___________, sterility is lost and microbes can enter.
Dented Cans
*do not purchase dented cans -- denting puts strain on the metal and microscopic cracks may develop --. while rare, dented cans can lead to botulism which is a deadly form of food poisoning that attacks the nervous system
How should meat/chicken/fish be placed in the grocery cart
Place meats/chicken-- in plastic bags and bottom of cart so juice's don't drip onto produce and other items to prevent cross contamination
How can cross contamination of foods be prevented
What is separating raw meat from cooked or ready to eat food like fruits and vegetables. Washing utensils. Washing your hands. Storing foods/refrigerating correctly
When thawing meat/chicken/fish in the fridge place it on a plate & place it where
lowest shelf --to prevent juices from dripping
Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause this to occur
bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter) to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness.
Time frame that foods should be refrigerated or frozen
Two (2) hours or less
This slows down growth of any bacteria or bacterial spores that might be present
Always read and check this before buying
expiry date or best before dates of foods
Why are temperatures between 40 -140degrees Fahrenheit called the "danger zone" when it comes to food?
What is bacteria will multiply rapidly and the food will become unsafe to eat.
Cooked food was left out on the counter for 9 hours what should you do
What is throw it out
Properly cleaning and sanitizing cutting boards used for raw meats and seafood can be done using this simple sanitizing step
What internal temperature should roasts and steaks be cooked to kill harmful bacteria
Roasts and steaks should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F; chicken breast to 170°F; and whole poultry to 180°F (take the temperature in the thigh).
Use a digital food thermometer to check that the temperature has been reached
When shopping for groceries for a client need to understand the following (3 things)
Nutrition
Food labels
Canada Food Guide
What illness can you get from cross-contamination?
What is foodborne illness. Salmonellosis.
Having this on the body can hide dirt and bacteria which can lead to contaminating of food
False nails or nail polish (especially if chipped) on nails