CFPM Food Worker Health & Hygiene 4

Question 1

E. coli O157:H7 is one of the 'Big 6' pathogens. Which symptom associated with this organism requires immediate exclusion of a food worker?

Accepted Answer

Bloody diarrhea

Answer

Bloody diarrhea is a hallmark symptom of E. coli O157:H7 infection and requires immediate exclusion from the food establishment.

Question 2

A manager must train food workers on personal hygiene. Which topic is MOST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

When and how to report illness and symptoms to management

Answer

Teaching workers when and how to report illness is most critical because early reporting allows management to take action before contamination occurs.

Question 3

Which of the following situations requires a food worker to use single-use gloves when handling ready-to-eat food?

Accepted Answer

When touching deli meats that will be served without further cooking

Answer

Ready-to-eat foods like deli meats that will be served without further cooking require gloves or utensils to prevent bare-hand contamination.

Question 4

A food worker with a diagnosed case of Shigella must be excluded until which condition is met?

Accepted Answer

They provide two consecutive negative stool cultures AND are approved by the regulatory authority

Answer

Return to work after Shigella requires two consecutive negative stool culture results and clearance from the regulatory authority, not just symptom resolution.

Question 5

A food worker sneezes into their hands while working on the cook line. What should they do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands at the designated handwashing sink before continuing

Answer

After sneezing into hands, the worker must immediately wash hands at the handwashing sink to remove pathogens before resuming food contact activities.

(CFPM) Certified Food Protection Manager Practice Test

(CFPM) Certified Food Protection Manager Practice Test

CFPM Food Worker Health & Hygiene 4