SNHD Personal Hygiene 2

Question 1

A food handler has a small cut on their hand. What must they do before handling food?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a waterproof bandage and wear a glove over it

Answer

Rinse it with water and return to work

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Apply a bandage only — no glove is needed

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Apply antiseptic lotion and continue working

Question 2

Which action requires a food handler to wash their hands immediately?

Accepted Answer

Touching their face or scratching their head

Answer

Moving from one prep table to another

Answer

Putting on a clean apron

Answer

Reading a paper order ticket

Question 3

What is the correct rule for fingernails of food handlers?

Accepted Answer

Short, clean, and unpolished (or artificial nails covered by gloves)

Answer

Painted with nail polish to seal out dirt

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Any length is acceptable if gloves are worn

Answer

Long nails are acceptable if cleaned thoroughly

Question 4

Can hand sanitizer replace handwashing for a food handler?

Accepted Answer

No — hand sanitizer is only an additional step after proper handwashing

Answer

Yes, if the sanitizer is at least 60% alcohol

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Yes, whenever soap and water are not immediately available

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Yes, for all situations except after restroom use

Question 5

Which of the following must a food handler report to their manager?

Accepted Answer

A diagnosis of a reportable illness such as Salmonella

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Feeling tired from a long shift

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Having seasonal allergy symptoms

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Wearing the wrong color uniform

Question 6

What should food handlers do with a soiled apron during their shift?

Accepted Answer

Remove it, store it away from food, and replace it with a clean one

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Shake it clean and put it back on

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Wipe hands on it to save time

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Continue wearing it for the entire shift

Question 7

How should a food handler dry their hands after washing?

Accepted Answer

Use a single-use paper towel or a warm air dryer

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Shake them in the air until dry

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Wipe on their apron or uniform

Answer

Use a shared cloth towel kept near the sink