SNHD Proper Glove Use

Question 1

A food handler is slicing raw chicken and needs to prepare a ready-to-eat salad. What is the single most important sequence of actions to prevent cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

Remove gloves, wash hands with soap and water, and put on a new pair of gloves.

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Wipe the gloves on a sanitized towel and continue.

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Rinse the gloved hands under hot water before preparing the salad.

Answer

Put a new pair of gloves on over the old ones.

Question 2

If a food handler notices their glove is torn or ripped while working, what must they do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Stop the task, remove the gloves, wash hands, and put on a new pair.

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Finish the current task as quickly as possible.

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Get a new glove for just the hand with the torn glove.

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Cover the tear with another glove or tape.

Question 3

A food handler has been continuously chopping vegetables for a large batch of soup. If not interrupted, gloves must be changed at least every:

Accepted Answer

4 hours

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2 hours

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6 hours

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At the end of the shift

Question 4

Which statement about handwashing and glove use is correct according to the SNHD?

Accepted Answer

Hands must be washed thoroughly before putting on a new pair of gloves.

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Gloves are an acceptable substitute for handwashing.

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Hand sanitizer can be used on gloves to clean them between tasks.

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It is not necessary to wash hands if you are wearing gloves all day.

Question 5

According to the 'No Bare Hand Contact' rule, when must a food handler wear single-use gloves or use utensils?

Accepted Answer

When handling any ready-to-eat food.

Answer

Only when they have a cut or bandage on their hand.

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Only when handling raw meat, poultry, or fish.

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At all times when in the kitchen area.

Question 6

A food handler wearing gloves is preparing sandwiches and is interrupted to take out the trash. What should the food handler do before returning to making sandwiches?

Accepted Answer

Remove gloves, take out trash, wash hands, and put on new gloves.

Answer

Keep the same gloves on to save time.

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Rinse the gloved hands before returning to work.

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Wipe the gloves with a sanitizer wipe.

Question 7

A worker at a bakery counter handles money and then must box a ready-to-eat croissant for a customer. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands and put on gloves, or use tongs or deli tissue to handle the croissant.

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Use the same bare hands for both tasks.

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Wipe hands on an apron before boxing the croissant.

Answer

Use hand sanitizer after handling money, then handle the croissant.

A food handler is slicing raw chicken and needs to prepare a ready-to-eat salad.What is the single most important sequence of actions to prevent cross-contamination?

A food handler is slicing raw chicken and needs to prepare a ready-to-eat salad.
What is the single most important sequence of actions to prevent cross-contamination?