LRHSD District Safety Test

Maya is organizing her kitchen. Where should she store heavy pots and pans?

• In the oven when they are not in use.

• On low shelves.

• On top of the refrigerator/freezer.

• In the cabinets above the stove.

While cooking in the kitchen, Benjamin needs to uncover a pan. To avoid burns from escaping steam, he should ________?

• Lift the cover straight up.

• Lift the cover towards you first.

• Lift the cover away from your face.

• Turn the burner off and then removed the lid.

Charlotte was preparing a meal for her family. If she does not wash her hands after blowing her nose, coughing, or sneezing while handling food, she could spread __________, which results in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

• Salmonella bacteria

• Staph bacteria and viruses

• Listeria bacteria

• Botulism

During a cooking class, Michael learned that major causes of kitchen accidents include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Burns from hot grease

• Cuts from dull knives

• Paper cuts

• Slipping on wet floors

Samuel is baking cookies and needs to remove hot pans from the oven with _____?

• A dishcloth

• A pot holder or oven mitts

• A dish towel

• Multiple layers of paper towels

Charlotte is setting up her new electric skillet. When plugging in the cord, she should:

• Plug the cord into the outlet and then into the appliance.

• FIRST, plug the cord into the appliance, then into the outlet.

• Plug the cord into the appliance at the same time.

• Any of these are safe practices.

While cooking dinner, Liam accidentally starts a grease fire on the stove. What should he do?

• Quickly throw water on it

• Carry the flaming pan to the sink.

• Put the fire out with an extinguisher or throw salt or baking soda on it

• Either A or B

Benjamin is working in a restaurant kitchen. Slips and falls can best be prevented by:

• Cleaning up spills on the floor

• Watching where you are going

• Wearing proper shoes in the kitchen

• All the above are safe practices

During a cooking class, Benjamin learned that raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, or meat can cause illness because they often carry _____________.

• Botulism

• Salmonella bacteria

• Perfringens poisoning

• Staph bacteria

During a cooking class, Olivia learned that the "danger zone" refers to temperatures of ________ at which bacteria multiply very rapidly.

• 20 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit

• 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit to 180 degrees Fahrenheit