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2-28 Kitchen Safety Practice

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 3hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You should not use this on grease fires:
a)
water
b)
flour
c)
salt
d)
baking soda
2.
You can use a worn down electrical cord for short periods of time.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
When using knives, you should always cut
a)
towards yourself
b)
away from yourself
c)
either
d)
neither
4.
You should life pot and pan lids:
a)
into your face
b)
away from your torso
c)
to the north
d)
away from your face
5.
You should use pot holders when using:
a)
the stove
b)
the microwave
c)
the oven
d)
all of the above
6.
Spray a fire extinguisher at the:
a)
top of the fire
b)
bottom of the fire
c)
base of the fire
d)
most intense point
7.
Spray a fire extinguisher at the:
a)
top of the fire
b)
bottom of the fire
c)
base of the fire
d)
most intense point
8.
What happens if you put water on a grease fire?
a)
you die
b)
it explodes
c)
nothing
d)
you get dramatic
9.
You must wear latex gloves when cooking if you have an open wound.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
You should wash dishes in:
a)
HOT soapy water
b)
WARM soapy water
c)
HOT clear water
d)
WARM clear water
11.
You must tie your hair back the entire time you are cooking
a)
true
b)
false
12.
The first step to putting out a fire is:
a)
deprive of oxygen
b)
turn off the heat source
c)
call 911
d)
use a fire extinguisher
13.
What procedures will help prevent burns in the kitchen?
a)
use oven mitts
b)
stand to the side when opening the oven
c)
pull oven racks out instead of reaching in
d)
all of the above
14.
Electrical shock can be prevented by keeping electrical appliances away from water
a)
true
b)
false
15.
Is this the correct way to put a pot / pan handle?
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
If you are prepping food and the knife drops, what do you do?
a)
try and catch it
b)
let it fall
c)
scream and panic
d)
pick it up and continue using it
17.
If a fire starts inside the oven, what should you do?
a)
open the door and pour baking soda on the fire
b)
open the door and use a fire extinguisher
c)
keep door closed and turn the oven off
d)
none of the above are correct
18.
Always wash ____ separately?
a)
Knives
b)
Spoons
c)
Forks
d)
Spatulas
19.
Many accidents can be prevented.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
A fire action plan can help families be ready for a fire emergency. Plan an escape route, practice fire drills, and know what to do if a fire occurs.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
What is the temperature danger zone?
a)
70 degrees
b)
41-135 degrees
c)
40-160 degrees
d)
35-150 degrees
22.
A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
You should always use a damp towel when removing hot foods from the oven, stove or microwave.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
It's OK to leave kitchen cabinet doors and drawers open when not using them.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Pots and pan handles should be turned toward the center of the stove or cook top to avoid getting knocked over.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
It's OK to have damp hands when plugging in electrical equipment.
a)
False
b)
True
27.
To avoid burning yourself, you should use a damp cloth.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
You must clean spilled foods or liquids immediately.
a)
False
b)
True
29.
It's OK to leave food unattended while cooking in the kitchen.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
When cooking, how should you remove the lip or top of your pot or pan?
a)
Slowly to avoid a steam burn
b)
Toward you so that you can see you food
c)
Quickly and away from your face to avoid a steam burn
d)
Quickly and toward your face
31.
What should you never throw on a grease fire?
a)
Baking Soda
b)
Water
c)
The lid, to smother the fire
32.
The temperature in the refrigerator should be kept at
a)
35-40 degrees
b)
40-50 degrees
c)
33-39 degrees
d)
0 degrees
33.
Bacteria grow best in foods that are
a)
20-30 degrees
b)
30-50 degrees
c)
41-135 degrees
d)
60-160 degrees
34.
The term for when people get sick from eating contaminated food is
a)
Food Poisoning
b)
The flu
c)
Foodborne Illness
d)
Both A and C are correct
35.
Foodborne illness is most likely caused by
a)
improper storage of food
b)
not washing your hands after handling raw meat or eggs
c)
not cooking to the correct temperature
d)
all of the above
36.

You get a minor CUT in the kitchen,

a)

run around the room

b)

don't tell anyone

c)

leave it alone

d)

clean the cut with soap and water, apply pressure to stop bleeding.

37.

Someone is CHOKING,

a)

(tell an adult)encourage coughing to dislodge the blockage

b)

(tell an adult)Give up to 5 sharp blows between their shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.

c)

(tell an adult)perform the Heimlich maneuver

d)

do nothing

38.

To manage/treat FOOD POISONING

a)

drink plenty of fluids

b)

seek medical assistance if sickness is lengthy

c)

continue eating, like nothing is wrong

d)

change nothing

39.

If someone FALLS in the kitchen,

a)

evaluate the injury and tell an adult

b)

apply an ice pack

c)

leave the fallen person alone

d)

SCREAM!

40.

If you get a kitchen BURN treat it by

a)

doing nothing.

b)

telling an adult

c)

running the burn under cool water

d)

yelling as loud as you can.

41.

An easy way to become CUT in the kitchen is by

a)

picking up broken glass with bare hands

b)

cutting away from yourself when using knives

c)

washing knives separately from other dishes

d)

using sharp knives to cut foods

42.

FOOD POISONING can occur when

a)

hands are washed for at least 20 seconds

b)

food is under-cooked

c)

dishes are washed in warm, soapy water

d)

raw foods are not separated from cooked foods

43.

Students can FALL in the Foods Lab when

a)

they run in the classroom

b)

they clean up spills

c)

They leave items on the floor

d)

tie their shoes

44.

A FIRE can start in a kitchen

a)

stove-top is clear from flammable items

b)

items are left unattended while cooking

c)

when sleeves are pushed up during food prep

d)

when grease comes in contact with a flame

45.

BURNS can be caused by

a)

touching baking pans immediately after baking

b)

opening lids away from your face

c)

exposing skin to hot steam

d)

placing hot items on a trivet

46.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can be caused by

a)

using 1-2 plugs in each outlet

b)

keeping appliances away from water/wet surfaces

c)

repairing worn/tattered cords

d)

improperly pulling the plug from the outlet

47.

To avoid being CUT in the kitchen

a)

wash knives with all other kitchen tools

b)

keep fingers tucked in while using knives

c)

walk with knifes pointed outward

d)

use old, dull knives

48.

One way to avoid FOOD POISONING is to

a)

use 1 cutting board to prepare proteins and veggies

b)

eat food that smells a little funky

c)

eat as much cookie dough as you can

d)

keep cleaning supplies and chemicals away from food

49.

To avoid a FIRE in the kitchen

a)

do not push sleeves above elbows while preparing food

b)

keep paper and flammable items away from stove-top burners

c)

don't worry about tying long hair up

d)

allow food items to boil over on the stove-top or in oven.

50.

To help prevent a BURN

a)

keep face directly over items cooking on the stovetop

b)

eat food immediately after its finished cooking

c)

use oven mitts/pot holders

d)

leave food items unattended while cooking

51.

To help prevent ELECTRIC SHOCK

a)

keep appliances close to water

b)

never overload outlets

c)

use worn/torn electric cords

d)

be sure hands are dry when operating appliances

52.

True or False? The first thing you should do in the kitchen is wash your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

What is the best way to open a can of soup?

a)

Throw it at the groud

b)

Knife

c)

Can Opener

d)

Fork

54.

True or False. It is okay to put tin foil or metal in the microwave.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

What should you use to take food and pans out of the oven?

a)

Oven Mitts

b)

Latex Gloves

c)

Bare Hands

d)

Napkin

56.

True or False. You should cook with baggy clothes on and your hair down.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

If your food is stuck in the toaster you should ...

a)

Put your fingers in to get it out

b)

Use a fork to get it out

c)

Unplug the toaster and use rubber tongs

d)

Use a knife to get it out

58.

What should you do if food falls on the floor?

a)

Eat it as long as less than 5 seconds

b)

Throw it away

c)

Pick it up and give to a friend

d)

Eat it as long as less than 2 seconds

59.

How long are leftovers good for?

a)

2 weeks

b)

1 month

c)

4 days

d)

1 week

60.

True or False. You should wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

True or False. Many accidents in the kitchen can be prevented.

a)

False

b)

True

62.
Wear loose fitting clothing when working with grease or high heat.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
Unplug appliances before trying to pry out a stuck pieces of food with something metal.
a)
True 
b)
False
64.
Wash kitchen knives separately from other silverware.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
There is no need to rinse or wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
a)
True 
b)
False
66.
You do not have to worry about washing utensils, cutting boards, and counter-tops with warm, soapy water after contact with raw meat or poultry.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
Uncover hot foods and containers so steam is released away from your hands and face.
a)
True
b)
False
68.
The safest way to reach high shelves is with a step stool, not a box or a chair.
a)
True
b)
False
69.

What is the safest way to lift lids off of steaming pots?

a)

with the inside of the lid tilted away from you

b)

with the inside of the lid tilted towards you

c)

straight up

d)

none of the above

70.

The handle of pots/pans should always be turned ________________________.

a)

so they do not stick out over the edge of the range or over other burners.

b)

over the edge of the range

c)

over the burner beside it

d)

none of the above

71.
When handling a hot pan or dish use a ___________________________.
a)
dry pot holder/hot pad
b)
dish cloth
c)
wet pot holder
d)
apron
72.

What direction should you cut with a sharp knife?

a)

toward you

b)

away from you

c)

none of the above

73.
What is the safest way to thaw/defrost food?
a)
in the microwave
b)
on the counter
c)
in the refrigerator
d)
outside of the house
74.
What is the highest safe temperature for your refrigerator?
a)
36
b)
28
c)
32
d)
40
75.
What is the sickness called you get from eating contaminated foods (sometimes called food poisoning)?
a)
chicken pox
b)
influenza
c)
salmonella
d)
pneumonia
76.
Using an unsealed wooden cutting board is a safe practice to prevent food borne illnesses. 
a)
True
b)
False
77.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of food poisoning?
a)
chills
b)
difficulty talking
c)
abdominal pain
d)
Flu-like symptoms
78.
You should avoid washing/rinsing chicken before you cook it because it can increase your chances of spreading dangerous bacteria.
a)
True
b)
False
79.
You should never dump water on a grease fire.
a)
True
b)
False
80.
Accidents are caused by being careful in the kitchen.
a)
True
b)
False
81.

The proper way to open an oven is...

a)

To stand in the front of it and open the door

b)

To stand to the side and open the door

c)

It makes no difference where you stand

82.

When cooking on the stove top...

a)

Always stay in the kitchen

b)

It is OK to set a timer and come back when the timer tells you the food is done

83.

What should you do when a frying pan of food catches on fire?

a)

Pour water onto the flames

b)

Grab the pan and run outside with it

c)

Throw it on the floor and stomp out the flames

d)

Carefully cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner

84.

Is it a good idea to soak sharp knives in soapy water?

a)

Yes

b)

No

85.

What is the best kind of spoon to stir hot liquids?

a)

Metal spoon

b)

Plastic handled or wooden spoon

86.

The best place for pan handles is sticking out over the front of the stove where you can easily reach them.

a)

False

b)

True

87.

Is it a good idea to wait to clean up your messes and spills until you have finished all your cooking?

a)

Yes

b)

No

88.

Is it a good idea to leave drawers and doors to the kitchen cabinets open while you are cooking so it is easy and fast to find things?

a)

No

b)

Yes

89.

Is it a good idea to plug in appliances with wet hands?

a)

Yes

b)

No

90.

When is baking soda used to put out a fire?

a)

When the flame is on the stove top

b)

When the flame is in the frying pan

c)

When your clothing is on fire

91.

When you suffer a slight burn, you should...

a)

Run it under cold water

b)

Run it under warm water

c)

Put ice on it

d)

Put butter on it

92.

What should you do when using a sharp knife?

a)

Make sure the knife is a bit dull so it is harder to cut yourself

b)

Use a sharp knife and keep your fingers curled away from the blade

c)

Cut toward yourself because you have more control this way

d)

Put your index finger on the top of the metal blade to help you cut more effectively.

93.

To avoid being scalded by steam, make sure to lift the lid...

a)

away from you

b)

toward you

94.

It is a good idea to leave spoons in pots of hot liquids so that you do not have to hunt for one to stir the food.

a)

False

b)

True

95.

When pouring hot liquids, make sure to lean over the pot and pour quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

Why is it important to remove clutter from the stove area and wear tight fitting clothing?

a)

To prevent things from catching on fire

b)

To make room for cooking and look your best

c)

To look professional

97.

When removing hot foods from the oven...

a)

Make sure to have a cooling rack, hot pad or cool stove top near you to avoid bumping into others

b)

Use oven mitts or pot holders

c)

Never reach into the oven, instead pull out the rack first

d)

All of these answers

98.

When walking with a knife make sure to:

a)

warn others and carry the knife close to your chest

b)

warn others and carry knife pointing in the direction you are headed

c)

warn others and carry knife pointing down near your leg with the sharp edge to the back

d)

warn others and hold the knife with both hands

99.

When a knife is falling..

a)

never try and catch it

b)

try and catch it by the handle