What kind of sink should you wash your hands in while working in a kitchen?
A designated handwashing sink
Define "de-escalation"
The use of communication strategies to reduce the intensity of a highly emotional person or situation
Give three examples of food that are likely to become unsafe?
Eggs, milk and dairy products, fish, baked potatoes, tofu, sprouts/sprout seeds, sliced melon, cut tomatoes, shellfish,
Define "bloodborne pathogen"
A microorganism that enters and lives in the blood and can cause disease in humans
What is the definition of "cross-contamination"?
The transfer of pathogens from one food or surface to another
Give an example of an item that must be cleaned AND sanitized
Any item or surface that comes into contact with food (silverware, plates, glasses, cooking utensils, pans, pots, cutting board, work surface, ect)
What are 3 physical characteristics of someone who is becoming escalated?
- pacing
- crossed arms/closed off appearence
- red face
- clenched fists
- bouncing legs
What are the four ways you can safely thaw food?
2. In the microwave
3. Submerged in water that is 70 degrees or lower
4. As part of the cooking process
True or False: HIV and AIDS are the same things
False
List 2 ways to prevent cross-contamination while serving food.
Hold the dishes by the bottom or edge, hold utensils by the handle, use an ice scoop, hold glasses from the middle
Give three examples of when you need to wash your hands
After touching face or clothes, after using the bathroom, after sneezing, after eating or drinking, after taking out trash. ect.
Name 3 specific professions that have a high risk of coming into contact with escalated people
-Servers/bartenders
-Emergency room staff
-Correctional officers
-first responders (fire, EMT, police)
-Nursing home/memory care professionals
Where should you measure the temperature of foods?
In the thickest part of the food, several times.
What are the 3 most common bloodborne pathogens?
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
What are two steps you should take if you notice cross-contamination has occurred?
2. Ask your manage what to do
Name two things that cannot be on your fingernails when handling food
Nail polish and fake nails
What does C.A.F. stand for?
Calm
Assess
Facilitate
Bonus 50: In what type of situations would C.A.F. be used?
What is the temperature danger zone and what are the range of temperatures that define it?
The temperature range where pathogens grow the fastest. 41 degrees to 135 degrees.s
The practice of avoiding contact with human bodily fluids and the spread of bloodborne pathogens
List the Big 8 allergens
- Milk
- Soy
-Eggs
-Fish
-Tree nuts
-peanuts
- Wheat
-Shellfish
100 point BONUS: what is the 9th allergen?
What type of jewelry is permitted while handling food
A plain band ring
Scenario: You are working as a nursing assistant in an assisted living facility. You resident, Rosie, is living with dementia and is refusing to take her medication because her favorite caregiver is off today. Continues to raise her voice to you and is not cooperating.
How do you handle the situation?
Instructor discresion
How cold should you keep cold food and how hot should hot food be held?
Cold food: 41 degrees or lower
Hot food: 135 degrees or higher
Demonstrate how to properly remove used gloves
*instructor discretion*
Cross-contact occurs when allergens have come into contact with food or utensils
Cross-contamination occurs when pathogens transfer from one food or surface to another