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Chapter 6: Kitchen Safety

Chapter Test Practice

1
Which is NOT a true statement about knives?
A)knives should be washed separately from other dishes.
B)dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones.
C)the right knife can be used for opening cans or tightening screws.
D)knives should be stored in a knife rack or drawer divider.
2
What does flammable mean?
A)easy to catch on fire.
B)fire-proof
C)fire-retardant.
D)flame-resistant.
3
What is first aid?
A)care performed only by professionals.
B)bandages, gauze, and surgical tape.
C)immediate care that prevents more injury and relieves pain.
D)care that is given 30 minutes after an accident occurs.
4
What is another name for a poison that kills insects and rodents?
A)fertilizer.
B)pesticide.
C)repellant.
D)insecticide.
5
What does the word crucial mean?
A)unimportant
B)factual
C)important
D)false
6
Why shouldn't you pour water on a grease fire?
A)water might cause the grease to splatter.
B)water will cause the fire to flare up.
C)water will spread the fire.
D)water will produce smoke.
7
What does the word antidote mean?
A)funny.
B)a substance that works against a poison.
C)humorous story.
D)against.
8
What should you do if your clothes are on fire?
A)take your clothes off.
B)throw cold water on yourself.
C)dust your clothes with baking soda.
D)stop, drop, and roll.
9
Why should you keep aerosol cans away from the stove?
A)they will release toxic gases if heated.
B)they will melt if heated.
C)they can explode if heated.
D)they emit a strong odor when heated.
10
What information should you have if you need to call the poison control center?
A)the kind of poison
B)how much was taken
C)when it was swallowed.
D)all of the above.
11
When should you administer the Heimlich maneuver?
A)when someone has swallowed poison.
B)when someone is choking.
C)when someone has cut themselves.
D)when someone has been burned.
12
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
A)a life-saving technique to restart someone's breathing and heartbeat.
B)a heart attack.
C)decreased lung capacity.
D)heart massage.
13
Which of the following is NOT true about handling kitchen emergencies?
A)keep emergency telephone numbers by the telephone.
B)have an action plan in case of a fire.
C)learn CPR in case someone is choking.
D)learn the Heimlich maneuver.
14
What should you do if a fire seems out of control?
A)stay in the building until help arrives.
B)leave the building immediately.
C)call 911 while you are waiting in the building.
D)all of the above
15
Which of the following are common kitchen accidents?
A)poisoning
B)electric shocks
C)falls
D)all of the above.
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