SNHD Proper Glove Use 2

Question 1

When must food handlers change their gloves during food preparation?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 hours, when switching tasks, and after touching contaminated surfaces

Answer

Gloves must be changed at least every 4 hours during continuous use, whenever switching between different tasks (especially between raw and ready-to-eat foods), and after touching anything that could contaminate the gloves.

Question 2

Why are gloves NOT a substitute for handwashing in food service?

Accepted Answer

Because gloves can develop micro-tears, can be contaminated during application, and may create a false sense of security

Answer

Gloves can develop micro-tears that allow pathogens to pass through, can be contaminated on the outside during application if hands are dirty, and may give workers a false sense of security that leads them to skip proper handwashing.

Question 3

A food handler is prepping raw chicken and then needs to slice tomatoes for a salad. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Remove gloves, wash hands thoroughly, put on fresh gloves, then slice the tomatoes

Answer

After handling raw chicken, the food handler must remove and discard the contaminated gloves, wash their hands thoroughly, and put on a fresh pair of gloves before handling ready-to-eat tomatoes.

Question 4

Which type of glove is NOT appropriate for food handling in Nevada food service establishments?

Accepted Answer

Household reusable rubber dish gloves

Answer

Thick household reusable rubber gloves are not suitable for food contact surfaces in food service. Single-use disposable gloves (vinyl, nitrile, or latex) are required for direct food contact tasks.

Question 5

After removing used gloves, what MUST a food handler do before putting on a new pair?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Hands must be washed thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after removing used gloves. Hand sanitizer alone is insufficient and does not replace proper handwashing.

SNHD - Southern Nevada Health District Practice Test

SNHD - Southern Nevada Health District Practice Test

SNHD Proper Glove Use 2