REHS RS Test
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Denning [Date] [Course title]
,What is the most common cause for bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age? - Answer:
Haemophilus influenza type B
How is giardiasis usually transmitted to others? - Answer: person-to-person transfer of cysts from the
feces of the infected individual
Which of the following duties of state and local health agencies is intended to ensure that the public's
health and welfare are protected? - Answer: Regulatory responsibilities
What is a measure of the amount of light scattered by particles suspended in water for a test sample? -
Answer: Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU)
What is an epidemic? - Answer: the occurrence in a community or region of cases of an illness clearly in
excess of expectancy
What portal of entry should a field sanitarian protect to avoid contracting Lyme disease? - Answer: skin
Swimmer's itch is a common name for which of the following diseases? - Answer: Schistosomiasis
Which of the following factors would LEAST contribute to the emergence of new infectious disease?
A. Human behavior
B. Heat disinfection
C. Antibiotic use
D. Disinfectant use - Answer: B. Heat disinfection
Listeriosis is commonly associated with... - Answer: contaminated food
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is caused by infection with... - Answer: Escherichia coli 015 7:H7
The basic principles of disease control include all of the following EXCEPT:
,A. Lag phase
B. Control of disease source
C. Mode of transmission
D. Susceptibility - Answer: A. Lag phase
Describe the term endemic. - Answer: constant presence of an illness
The interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptom is
called... - Answer: incubation period
An establishment known to have imminent health hazards is not closed by the inspecting regulatory
authority. This example best fits the definition of a... - Answer: Nonfeasance
Define nonfeasance. - Answer: Failure to perform official duty or legal requirement
Vehicleborne, vectorborne, or airborne are all examples of... - Answer: indirect mode of transmission
How is the term "contamination" defined when used in connection with a communicable disease? -
Answer: presence of pathogenic agents on a surface, article, or substance
What is the most common contributing factor to food borne illness? - Answer: improper holding
temperature
Why are some foods classified as time/temperature control for safety? - Answer: they support rapid
growth of pathogenic microorganisms
Which food does not require refrigeration at 41°F?
A. open container of garlic in oil
B. tofu
C. sliced/cut cantaloupe
, D. UHT creamer - Answer: D. UHT creamer
What is a UHT creamer? - Answer: a creamer processed with ultra high temperature
What is the best means of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in fresh meat? - Answer: adequate
refrigeration and cleanliness
What is the maximum accumulated time that time/temperature control for safety food can safely be
exposed to the temperature danger zone? - Answer: 6 hours
If time only is used as a public health control, the maximum period of time recommended by the FDA for
time/temperature control for safety food to be held is... - Answer: 6 hours if the warmest part of the
food item does not exceed 70°F
What is the minimum period of time that the FDA recommends employees wash their hands and arms
up to the elbow? - Answer: 20 seconds
Unpasteurized eggs not intended for immediate service should be cooked to... - Answer: 155°F for 15
seconds
What is the usual mode of infection from Salmonella? - Answer: ingestion of contaminated food
What is the source of scombroid poisoning? - Answer: histamines in the muscle of fish
An employer is held liable for the torts of its employees committed within the scope of their
employment. This is referred to as: - Answer: respondeat superior
Describe the latin meaning for respondeat superior. - Answer: "let the master answer"
Performance of an authorized act in an unauthorized manner is called... - Answer: misfeasance
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