What is the most common cause for bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age?
correct answers Haemophilus influenza type B
How is giardiasis usually transmitted to others? correct answers person-to-person transfer of
cysts from the feces of the infected individual
Which of the following duties of state and local health agencies is intended to ensure that the
public's health and welfare are protected? correct answers Regulatory responsibilities
What is a measure of the amount of light scattered by particles suspended in water for a test
sample? correct answers Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU)
What is an epidemic? correct answers the occurrence in a community or region of cases of an
illness clearly in excess of expectancy
What portal of entry should a field sanitarian protect to avoid contracting Lyme disease?
correct answers skin
Swimmer's itch is a common name for which of the following diseases? correct answers
Schistosomiasis
Which of the following factors would LEAST contribute to the emergence of new infectious
disease?
A. Human behavior
B. Heat disinfection
C. Antibiotic use
D. Disinfectant use correct answers B. Heat disinfection
Listeriosis is commonly associated with... correct answers contaminated food
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is caused by infection with... correct answers Escherichia coli
015 7:H7
The basic principles of disease control include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Lag phase
B. Control of disease source
C. Mode of transmission
D. Susceptibility correct answers A. Lag phase
Describe the term endemic. correct answers constant presence of an illness
The interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptom
is called... correct answers incubation period
An establishment known to have imminent health hazards is not closed by the inspecting
regulatory authority. This example best fits the definition of a... correct answers Nonfeasance
Define nonfeasance. correct answers Failure to perform official duty or legal requirement
,Vehicleborne, vectorborne, or airborne are all examples of... correct answers indirect mode of
transmission
How is the term "contamination" defined when used in connection with a communicable
disease? correct answers presence of pathogenic agents on a surface, article, or substance
What is the most common contributing factor to food borne illness? correct answers improper
holding temperature
Why are some foods classified as time/temperature control for safety? correct answers they
support rapid growth of pathogenic microorganisms
Which food does not require refrigeration at 41°F?
A. open container of garlic in oil
B. tofu
C. sliced/cut cantaloupe
D. UHT creamer correct answers D. UHT creamer
What is a UHT creamer? correct answers a creamer processed with ultra high temperature
What is the best means of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in fresh meat? correct
answers adequate refrigeration and cleanliness
What is the maximum accumulated time that time/temperature control for safety food can
safely be exposed to the temperature danger zone? correct answers 6 hours
If time only is used as a public health control, the maximum period of time recommended by
the FDA for time/temperature control for safety food to be held is... correct answers 6 hours
if the warmest part of the food item does not exceed 70°F
What is the minimum period of time that the FDA recommends employees wash their hands
and arms up to the elbow? correct answers 20 seconds
Unpasteurized eggs not intended for immediate service should be cooked to... correct answers
155°F for 15 seconds
What is the usual mode of infection from Salmonella? correct answers ingestion of
contaminated food
What is the source of scombroid poisoning? correct answers histamines in the muscle of fish
An employer is held liable for the torts of its employees committed within the scope of their
employment. This is referred to as: correct answers respondeat superior
Describe the latin meaning for respondeat superior. correct answers "let the master answer"
Performance of an authorized act in an unauthorized manner is called... correct answers
misfeasance
, An action authorized by law to restrict or prevent the movement of goods for the protection
of public health, safety, and welfare is called an order of... correct answers embargo
What is the federal agency that regulates food additives? correct answers Food and Drug
Administration
When a legal action is being prepared, one of the first steps a sanitarian should take is to...
correct answers keep accurate records
All of the following are signs of spoiled fish except:
A. strong odor
B. elastic flesh
C. gray gills
D. sunken eyes correct answers B. elastic flesh
Which of the following shellfish are most likely to cause illness?
A. oysters
B. crabs
C. shrimp
D. scallops correct answers oysters
The laboratory reports a positive coliform test that exceeds permissible limits on a bottle of
pasteurized milk. What does this indicate? correct answers improper bacterial treatment of
the equipment
What is the most effective practice for preventing trichinosis in people? correct answers be
sure fresh pork is thoroughly cooked
A HACCP plan is not required when...
A. smoking foods as a method of preservation
B. cooling and reheating TCS food in bulk
C. performing reduced oxygen packaging
D. using food additives or adding other components to preserve food or render it non-TCS
correct answers B. cooling and reheating TCS food in bulk
What should NOT be done with food samples collected during a foodborne illness
investigation?
A. refrigerate
B. freeze
C. seal
D. label correct answers B. freeze
What is the primary requirement in designing a food service facility? correct answers
cleanability
What is the most important rule of food storage? correct answers "first in, first out" rule
Insecticides/Pesticides may be stored in all ways except...
A. in a metal locked cabinet
B. on the lowest shelf in the storage room