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NEHA RS Exam. Top questions and answers, rated A+. verified. According to 2010 revised estimates by the CDC, the number of deaths annually related to foodborne illnesses, is estimated to be: - � ... �✔-5,000 Although the Norwalk-like virus is considered an extremely common cause of foodborne illness, it is rarely diagnosed. According to Marriott, approximately 66% of all foodborne illnesses in the US are caused by: - ✔✔-bacteria When discussing infective dose, exposure to 2 or more substances can cause this effect - ✔✔- antagonistic additive synergistic According to Marriott this pathogen is estimated to cause 2500 serious illnesses and 500 deaths annually (2001): - ✔✔-listeria monocytogenes Large outbreaks of norovirus, vibrio parahaemolyticus, and vibrio vulnificus are generally associated with: - ✔✔-Raw oysters Incomplete cooking and cooling of stews, meats, gravies, and large cuts of meat that have been rolled or penetrated with skewers can lead to outbreaks of: - ✔✔-Clostridium perfringins food poisoning Botulism, caused by C. Botulinum, is a hazard in prepared foods in which oxygen has been driven off in cooking and in which the food is shielded from oxygen and kept warm, permitting surviving spores to germinate and produce the deadly toxin. Which of the following is a possible example of this occurring? - ✔✔-Meat pies Sautéed onions Garlic in olive oil In 1999 american journal implicated in a 10 to 19% of foodborne illness the US to Japan as 70% - ✔✔- Seafood The development of illness is dependent on the following factor: - ✔✔-The dose or amount of agent ingested The virulence of a substance The susceptibility of the individual Aflatoxins are associated with - ✔✔-Mold Mercury poisoning in humans is has not been associated with the consumption of: - ✔✔-Pasteurized milk Goiter is a thyroid disorder usually caused by a: - ✔✔-Deficient iodine intake in the diet Kwashiorkor, common among children less than 6 years of age living in under developed areas of the world, is caused by a deficiency of: - ✔✔-Protein The most common cause of animal infectious leading to contamination of meat and poultry is: - ✔✔- Contaminated food Which of the foodborne disease has the most rapid time of onset following consumption of the food caontamination with this particular pathogen? - ✔✔-Staphylococcal intoxications In regulations the word shall denotes? - ✔✔-Requirement A microorganism that consists only of a single molecule of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coating is a: - ✔✔-Virus Bacterial pathogens prefer a neutral pH, but these microorganisms can withstand a wider pH range of 2.0 to 8.0: - ✔✔-Molds Which of the following have the highest water activity (Aw) requirements? - ✔✔-Bacteria Substances or agents that inhibit microbial activity are called - ✔✔-Bacteriostats According to Marriott and his discussion of HACCP, to prevent possible foodborne illness, hot potentially food shall be cooled to refrigeration temperatures within: - ✔✔-Two to four hours Unlike salmonella and listeria which require an infective dose of millions of bacteria, the infective dose for this pathogen is less than 100. - ✔✔-Shigella Salmonella is an example of a(n): - ✔✔-Bacterial infection The most effective practice for preventing trichinosis in humans is to: - ✔✔-Freeze meat upon purchase There are 1600 known foods to cause allergic reactions. Which is the following is not in the so called big eight food categories: - ✔✔-Jalapeno peppers The food allergen test being utilized to give food processors accurate results is the: - ✔✔-Enzyme-linked immunoassay test According to Marriott, the PRIMARY requirement in designing a food service facility? - ✔✔-Cleanibility Which of the following food products is more likely to contain aflatoxins? - ✔✔-Peanuts A pathogen that is commonly found in rice, pasta, and dried milk is: - ✔✔-Bacillus cereus A foodborne illness whose symptoms mimics appendicitis and which leads to hundreds of unnecessary operations annually is: - ✔✔-Yersiniosis A foodborne pathogen that may also cause stomach ulcers is: - ✔✔-Campylobacter jujuni Uremic syndrome - ✔✔-E coli The bacteria responsible for producing the most deadly toxin known to humans are: - ✔✔-Clostridium botulinum Outbreaks of ciguatera fish poisoning are most frequently associated with eating which of the following? - ✔✔-Barracuda Scrombroid poisoning is generally associated with: - ✔✔-Shellfish Forty five people at a wedding reception become ill with predominant symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and low grade fever within 24-48 hours of eating the meal. The most likely foodborne illness of the following is: - ✔✔-Nor-Virus According to Nemerow, Salvato, ET AL, raw shell eggs, poultry, and poultry products should be thoroughly heated to a minimum internal temperature of _______ to prevent foodborne illness. - ✔✔- 165 degrees The agency responsible for protecting our food from adulteration, being misbranded and/or containing carcinogens on a natural level is: - ✔✔-FDA Meat transported across state lines for sale comes under the inspection jurisdiction of: - ✔✔-United states department of agriculture Which sanitizer are not affected by water hardness and will prevent accumulation of minerals if used regularly? - ✔✔-Iodine Which of the following sanitizers is most stable in the presence of organic matter and thus are more frequently used on floors, walls, and equipment? - ✔✔-Quaternary ammonia Which of the following sanitizers is most effective in destroying viruses? - ✔✔-Iodine compounds The text states that 5-10% of all raw bovine milk is contaminated with this microorganism: - ✔✔-Listeria monocytogens A pathogenic bacteria found in the nasal passages and infected cuts and sores causing large numbers of foodborne illnesses over the years is: - ✔✔-Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria that can live and multiply in a non-oxygen environment are known as: - ✔✔-Anaerobes Undercooked hamburgers can cause serious illness in young children due to this pathogen: - ✔✔-E coli According to Marriott, employers should emphasize hygienic employee practices by: - ✔✔-Providing training in food handling and personal hygiene Inspection of employees and their work habits routinely Offering incentives for superior hygiene and sanitary practices Shell eggs have been specifically targeted by regulation due to the risk of illness caused by this pathogen: - ✔✔-Salmonella enteriditis According to Marriott, which of the following communicable diseases cannot be transmitted by food: - ✔✔-HIV AIDS If chlorine is used as the sanitizer of choice for food contact surfaces, the required concentration and contact time to assure destruction of pathogens is: - ✔✔-200 ppm for 1 minute Which of the following muscle food is a more viable source of clostridium botulinum bacteria? - ✔✔- Seafood Excluded from the food code definition of a potentially hazardous foods, are foods with a pH below: - ✔✔-4.6 Salmonella DT 104 is a foodborne pathogen that is: - ✔✔-Resistant to antibiotics From a public health standpoint, all ingredients from swollen canned products should be discarded and denatured due to the threat of: - ✔✔-Botulism According to salvato, nemerow, et al, the only known pathogen responsible for a known infection to cause 100% mortality in humans is: - ✔✔-Rabies virus According to Marriott, this percentage of food contamination is attributed to improper hand washing is: - ✔✔-38% When using heat to sanitize dishes, pots, and pans, the bacteria are killed when exposed to water at this minimum temp: - ✔✔-180 degrees Food highly contaminated with this microorganism frequently will impart a fruity odor: - ✔✔-Yeast The most common pest to the food service industry is the : - ✔✔-Cockroaches Which of the following species of cockroaches tend to inhabit open, wet acres such as basements, and sewer pipes? - ✔✔-American Which of the following species of cockroaches causes widespread problems in food service establishments, often contaminating food and food preparation surfaces? - ✔✔-German The largest of the following species of cockroaches (40-60 mm long) is: - ✔✔-American The national restaurant association estimates that the loss of food and destruction due to this pest could be as much as $10 billion per annually: - ✔✔-Rats A chemical compound being used in recent years to control cockroaches that have become resistant to previously used insecticides is: - ✔✔-Diazanon The powder form insecticide is not toxic to humans and pets, but causes insects to dehydrate and die: - ✔✔-Cyfluthrin In an attempt to control insects, pheromone traps can be used effectively in managing pests. Which of the following is not one of the expected results? - ✔✔-Disruption of the insects normal growth and development Due to increasing resistance to the commonly used rodenticides, this reformulated non-anticoagulant is being used that produces death in rodents in 1-3 days compared to 5-7 days for anticoagulants: - ✔✔- Bromethalin The most abundant species of rat in the united states is: - ✔✔-Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat) Rats can gain entry into a building through openings as small as: - ✔✔-Quarter Diseases and infections of vertebrate animals which may be transmitted to humans are called: - ✔✔- Zoonoses The organisms causing rocky mountain spotted fever is carried by the following vector: - ✔✔-Ticks Yellow fever is usually transmitted by the mosquito: - ✔✔-Aedes aegypti The causative agent of the bubonic plaque is: - ✔✔-Yersinia pestis Which of the following mosquito genuses is primarily the vector of malaria? - ✔✔-Anopheles Although malaria is not a concern in the united states, the world health organization (WHO) states that: - ✔✔-Nearly 40% of the worlds population lives in regions at risk for malaria An estimated 500 million people per year become severely ill as a result of malaria Most cases of malaria occur in some of the [Show More]

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