Viruses May 11, 2024 by Brian Klein /17 0 votes, 0 avg 15 Viruses 1 / 17 Which is true about Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a major virus that can be transmitted in food and affects the liver Hepatitis A is the most common type of hepatitis in the USA Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 17 What biological contaminant cannot be destroyed by cooking or freezing? Viruses Biological toxins Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 17 Which of these are ways that viruses be transferred? Having contact with an infected person Touching a contaminated surface and NOT washing your hands Viruses can be transmitted in beverages and contaminated water Viruses are most often transmitted through the fecal-oral route Viruses do NOT grow in food but can be transmitted to people in food Some viruses can be transmitted by breathing particles of vomit in the air All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 17 What are some ways that Hepatitis A can be prevented? Proper handwashing Purchasing shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers Avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) food Excluding food handlers with jaundice Excluding food handlers with diarrhea Excluding staff diagnosed with Hepatitis A All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 17 What do Norovirus and Hepatitis A have in common? Both viruses are highly contagious and can cause severe illness Food handlers with a diagnosis must be excluded from the operation They are the only two viruses on the FDA’s list of Big Six pathogens All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 17 The onset time for symptoms of Hepatitis A is slow and symptoms may take weeks to appear. Which of these are symptoms of the illness caused by the Hepatitis A virus? Nausea Jaundice Vomiting Diarrhea Fever (mild) Poor appetite Tea coloured urine Abdominal discomfort Fatigue or general weakness All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 17 What pathogen requires a host to live and reproduce? Viruses Parasites Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 17 Which is a prevention measure for viruses? Purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers Practice good personal hygiene Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! The most important prevention measure for viruses is practicing good personal hygiene 9 / 17 What are the best ways to prevent the spread of viruses in your operation? Require frequent handwashing with monitoring to ensure it’s done correctly Exclude food handlers who are vomiting, have diarrhea, or jaundice Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 17 Which is true about viruses? Viruses can be transmitted by feces or vomit Viruses can survive freezing and cooking Viruses are the smallest foodborne pathogen All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 11 / 17 Which of these are ways that viruses can be transmitted? By having contact with an infected person By touching a contaminated surface and NOT washing your hands In contaminated beverages or water By the fecal-oral route In contaminated food By breathing particles of vomit in the air All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 12 / 17 Which of these are ways to prevent the Big Six Pathogen Hepatitis A from making people sick? Washing hands Purchasing shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers Avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) food Excluding food handlers with jaundice for less than a week Excluding food handlers with diarrhea Excluding staff who have been diagnosed with the Hepatitis A virus All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 13 / 17 Which is an example of how a “carrier” can appear healthy but spread illness to others without knowing? Someone with Hepatitis A can spread the illness before showing symptoms Someone with Norovirus can spread the illness after their symptoms are gone Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Some people (carriers) can carry pathogens and spread them to others without getting sick themselves or after they have recovered. 14 / 17 Which pathogen needs a host to live and grow? Parasites Viruses Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 15 / 17 What are some common symptoms of Norovirus? Fever Nausea Vomiting Watery diarrhea Abdominal cramps All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 16 / 17 Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin, eyes, or fingernails and is a symptom of the foodborne illness Hepatitis A. If a food handler suddenly (within a week) appears jaundiced, exclude them from the operation. What other symptoms require you to exclude a food handler? Vomiting Diarrhea Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 17 / 17 How can viruses be prevented from causing foodborne illness? Practice good personal hygiene Avoid bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) food Exclude food handlers who are vomiting or have diarrhea or jaundice Quickly remove and clean up vomit, diarrhea, or spit if someone gets sick in the operation All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
