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WorksheetsKitchen Safety Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the safest way to put out a grease fire on the stove?
Cover it or use an extinguisher
Poor cold water over it
Throw flour on it
Fan the flames
Which of the following can cause an electrical shock in the kitchen?
Using a dry hand to plug in an appliance
Using a wet hand to plug in an appliance
Turning off the appliance before unplugging
Keeping cords away from water
What should you do if an electrical appliance sparks or smokes?
Keep using it
Unplug it immediately and tell an adult
Pour water on it
Cover it with a towel
Why should you never leave cooking food unattended on the stove?
It wastes energy
You could burn yourself
It makes food taste bad
It can cause a fire
What is the first thing you should do if a small kitchen fire starts?
Call 911
Try to put it out safely if possible
Run out of the kitchen immediately
Pour water on it
Why should long hair be tied back in the kitchen?
To look neat
To prevent it from catching fire or getting into food
To keep it clean
To avoid tangling
What type of clothing should you avoid wearing in the kitchen?
Tight-fitting clothes
Long-sleeved shirts
Loose or flowing clothing
Aprons
Why is it important to wear closed-toe shoes in the kitchen?
To protect them
To prevent fires
To keep feet warm
To avoid slipping
What should you do if your sleeves are loose while cooking?
Roll them up or wear short sleeves
Leave them as they are
Tie them back with string
Wear gloves over them
Why is it important to remove jewelry when cooking?
It can get caught or fall in something
To prevent cross-conamination
It keeps your hands clean
To prevent electricution
What is the proper way to hold a knife when cutting?
Holding it carefully and steadily along the blade, especially if it is dull
Holding the handle firmly while curling fingers around the object in the other .other hand
Holding it as far away from your torso as possible so you do not stab yourself when cutting
Holding the knife firmly by the blade in one hand, while holding the cutting board down and still with the other
Why should you always cut on a stable cutting board?
To avoid dulling the knife
To prevent slipping and accidents
To cut faster
To keep the countertop clean
What should you do if you cut yourself while using a knife?
Ignore it if it's bleeding just a little bit
Rinse the wound, apply pressure, and tell an adult
Continue cooking, so long as it's not a hand wound
Cover it with a pot holder or glove
Why is it important to use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables?
To save time
To prevent cross-contamination
To keep knives sharp
To avoid mixing flavors
How should you pass a knife to someone?
Hand it directly with the blade facing them
Place it down on a surface for them to pick up
Toss it to them carefully
Hold it up in the air
What is the first sign someone might be choking?
Coughing or gagging
Holding their stomach
Smiling
Talking loudly
If someone cannot speak or cough and has been choking for over 30 seconds, what should you do?
Give them water to drink
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Wait for them to cough it out
Tap them on the back gently
Where should you position your hands to perform the Heimlich maneuver?
On the person's head
Under the ribcage
On the chest
On the neck
What should you do if a choking person becomes unconscious?
Leave them alone
Call 911 and start CPR
Try to feed them water
Slap their back hard
How can you help prevent choking while eating?
Eat quickly
Chew thoroughly and slowly
Talk with food in your mouth
Eat large bites
What is the safest way to handle a hot pot or pan?
Use a dry towel
Use oven mitts or pot holders
Use your bare hands
Use a wet cloth
What should you do immediately if you get a burn from hot water or oil?
Apply ice directly
Run it under cool water
Cover it with butter
Leave it uncovered
Why should you avoid moving a pot of hot oil quickly?
It might spill and cause burns
It cools down faster
It tastes better
It saves time
How can you prevent burns when cooking with boiling water?
Keep pot handles turned inward
Leave pots unattended
Use small pots only
Wear sandals
What should you do if someone else gets a burn in the kitchen?
Ignore it
Run cold water
Rub ice on it
Cover it with flour
What is a safe way to unplug an electrical appliance?
Pull on the cord-string
Pull on the plug-"square"
Use wet hands
Unplug while it’s on
How should you dry your hands before handling electrical kitchen equipment?
With a wet towel
With a dry towel
Trick question: not necessary
With your clothes
When should you wash your hands during food preparation?
Only after handling raw meat
Before cooking and after handling raw meat/eggs
Only at the end of cooking
Not necessary if wearing gloves
What is the best way to prevent kitchen fires?
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and never leave cooking unattended
Do not use any grease to cook
Tie long hair back when using electrical equiptment
Use the vent fan or a window open of your kitchen does not have one
Why is it dangerous to wear loose sleeves near an open flame?
They might get wet
They can catch fire
They block your view while cutting
They could get stuck in your food
What should you do if you notice food stuck to the bottom of a pot and smoke starts to appear?
Turn off the heat and remove the pot carefully
Add water immediately
Stir vigorously
Let the grease burn off
When cutting food, why is it important to keep your fingers curled under?
To avoid cross-contaminiation
To avoid cutting your fingers
To cut faster
To prevent the cutting board from moving or skipping
What is the best way to avoid cross-contamination?
Use the same knife and cutting board for all foods
Wash hands, knives, and boards between different foods
Allow food to ventilate
Store raw and cooked foods together
What should you do if you drop a knife?
Pick it up immediately without looking
Let it fall and then pick it up carefully
Use a towel to pick it up
Step on it to prevent it from skidding across the floor and injuring someone
What is the safest way to cool a burned area?
Hold it under cool running water
Apply ice directly
Cover it with a dry cloth
Use lotion immediately
Why should you never put water on a grease fire?
It makes the fire bigger
It puts the fire out
It cools the fire
Trick questions: It’s safe
What is the correct response if is a person might be choking, but is able to cough loudly?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver immediately
Encourage them to keep coughing to get the object out of their airway
Give them water
Perform CPR immediately
Which item is safest to wear in the kitchen?
A long apron with ties turned inward
A hat over long hair
Hair tied back and close-fitting clothes
Open-toed shoes
What should you NOT do for a grease fire
Put the lid on the pot to extinguish it if it is small.
Put baking soda on it.
Put water on it.
Use a fire extinguisher.
What is the first step if you burn yourself on a hot pan?
Cool the burn with water
Call 911
Put ice on it immediately
Apply disinfectant
How should you store knives safely in the kitchen?
Loose in a drawer
In a knife block or magnetic strip
On the countertop
In the sink
Why is it important to keep electrical cords away from water?
To keep them clean
To prevent electrical shocks
To prevent cross-contamination
To avoid tangling
What should you do if your clothing catches fire?
Run around quickly
Stop, drop, and roll on the floor
Pour water on yourself
Call for help while running
What is the safest way to taste food when cooking?
Use a clean spoon each time
Use your finger
Use the same spoon for all dishes
Taste directly from the pot
What is the best way to keep a kitchen safe from fires?
Keep flammable items away from heat sources
Leave towels near the stove
Use too much oil
Make sure electrical outlets are all filled with appliances
What is the proper way to clean up broken glass in the kitchen?
Use your hands to pick it up
Sweep it up with a broom and dustpan
Leave it for someone else
Vacuum it immediately
What should you do before using a kitchen appliance for the first time?
Read the instructions carefully
Switch it to "on" before plugging it in
Have a fire extinguisher within arm's reach
Wear oven mitts to prevent electricution
Why is it important to keep pot handles turned inward on the stove?
To enhance convection, making cooking faster
To prevent knocking pots over accidentally
To prevent electricution
To optimize space
What is the best way to prevent burns when removing food from the microwave?
Use oven mitts or a towel
Use dry, bare hands
Blow on the food prior to removing it
Shake the container of any excess water before removing
What should you do if you accidentally spill hot liquid on the floor?
Clean it up immediately to prevent slips
Leave it for a teacher to clean up
Mop it up after cooking
Pour baking soda on it
Which of the following items should NEVER be put in a microwave?
Microwave-safe glass dishes
Metal utensils or aluminum foil
Microwave-safe plastic containers
Ceramic bowls
What should you avoid putting in a toaster?
Metal
Foil-wrapped food
A knife
Silverware
What is the best way to handle spills in the kitchen?
Leave them until the end of cooking
Clean them up immediately to prevent slips and falls
Cover them with a towel
Call your teacher over to clean it up
Why is it important not to run or play in the kitchen?
It can cause accidents like burns, cuts, or falls
It makes too much noise
It wastes energy
It is disrespectful
What should you do if you see someone running in the kitchen?
Pour baking soda on any spills
Tell them to stop
Hand them a broom to sweep
Warn them of cross-contamination
How should pot handles be turned on the stovetop?
Away from the sink
Away from the back wall/blacksplash
Away from you
Away from an electrical outlet
Where is our fire extinguisher?
In the pantry
Under the kitchen sink
Near the emergency exit
Near the classroom door
True or False:
You can use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire
True
False
Which is NOT a grease ingredient?
Bacon fat
Olive Oil
Butter
Egg yolk
What should NEVER be placed next to one another?
raw fish and rice
raw meat and vegetables
oil and water
knives and chopping boards
