SNHD Personal Hygiene 3

Question 1

What is the correct order of steps in proper handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Wet, lather with soap, scrub 20 sec, rinse, dry with single-use towel

Answer

Scrub, wet, lather, rinse, dry

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Wet, scrub, rinse, lather, dry

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Lather, wet, scrub, rinse, dry

Question 2

A food handler returns from a smoke break. What must they do before handling food?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands immediately before returning to food prep

Answer

Wash hands only if they touched their mouth

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Use hand sanitizer as a quick substitute

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No additional action is needed if they wore gloves while smoking

Question 3

Why is it prohibited to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands?

Accepted Answer

Bare hands can transfer pathogens to food that will not be cooked again before consumption

Answer

It slows down food service speed

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Health codes require gloves for all food handling tasks

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It makes food look less appealing to customers

Question 4

A food handler is diagnosed with Hepatitis A. What action is required by SNHD regulations?

Accepted Answer

They must be excluded from working with food until medically cleared

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They may work if symptoms are mild

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They may work if they wear gloves at all times

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They only need to wash hands more frequently

Question 5

Under which condition may a food handler drink a beverage in the food prep area?

Accepted Answer

If the beverage is in a covered container with a lid or straw

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Only if the drink is water

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Beverages are never permitted in a food prep area under any circumstances

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Only during designated break times at the prep table

Question 6

A food handler has an infected boil on their wrist. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a waterproof bandage and glove, or be reassigned to non-food-contact duties

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Apply antiseptic and continue working without covering it

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Cover with a bandage only — no glove is required

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Wash the area frequently and continue all normal duties

Question 7

What is the primary reason food handlers must maintain good personal hygiene practices?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the transfer of pathogens from the handler to food, causing foodborne illness

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To meet uniform appearance standards for the establishment

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To comply with customer preferences for cleanliness

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To reduce the need for chemical sanitizers in the kitchen