FAT TOM
What is the first word in FAT TOM?
Food
How can you get Salmonella?
Contaminated water or food, poultry or raw meat and raw eggs.
Are viruses able to multiply?
Yes
What is the benefit of hand washing?
Preventing viruses and bacteria
Name 3 ways to prevent viruses?
Washing your hand CORRECTLY, staying a few feet away from people, do not come in contact with people who are infected.
What does the O stand for in FAT TOM
Oxygen
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacterial infection.
What is the most common virus in the US?
Norovirus
What temperature should you wash your hands at?
100 degrees Fahrenheit
What should you do after you were playing with your pets?
Wash your hands
What does the 2 t's mean in FAT TOM?
Time and temperature
Is typhoid fever caused by Salmonella or stage in Salmonella?
Caused
How long can Norovirus persist on surfaces?
Up to 6 weeks.
How long do you wash your hands for?
15-20 seconds
How can you prevent Norovirus?
By washing your hands CORRECTLY
What does the A and M stand for in FAT TOM?
Acidity and moisture
Name 2 symptoms of Salmonella?
Abdominal pain, nausea,vomiting, diarrhea
Can your hands have a virus after using the restroom?
Yes they can.
How far up should you wash your hands to after using the bathroom?
All your exposed arm skin.
How can you prevent Salmonella?
washing your hands after coming in contact with raw meat and eggs
What does FAT TOM stand for?
F food
A acidity
T time
T temperature
O oxygen
M moisture
How many stages of Salmonella is there?
3
What are ALL the symptoms of Norovirus?
Projectile vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps.
What are the steps of hand washing?
1. Wet hand and exposed parts of arms with warm(100 degrees) and soap, 2. rub soap into hands and arms for 15 seconds, 3. rinse hands and arms with warm water. (whole process should take 20 seconds), 4. dry hands and arms on disposable paper towel or electric dryer.
How can you prevent hepatitis A?
Not eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.