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When conducting a food inspection, you want to look for ___________________ first - ANSWER-foodborne illness factors first Define Good Retail Practice (GRP) - ANSWER-housekeeping stuff that is not a foodborne illness factor A thin probe thermometer is used to measure what type of temperature? - ANSWER-Internal food temperature When measuring the pH of sushi rice, what type of meter do we use? - ANSWER-probe type, bulk type (liquid solutions) A rating of Satisfactory means ___________...

REHS Exam: Water (Water supply, water treatment, water standards, water contaminants, wells, surface water) with Complete SolutionsREHS Exam: Water (Water supply, water treatment, water standards, water contaminants, wells, surface water) with Complete SolutionsREHS Exam: Water (Water supply, water treatment, water standards, water contaminants, wells, surface water) with Complete Solutions Around what percent of Earth's water is freshwater? - ANSWER-1-3% What is the saturated zone? - ANS...

in collecting a water sample for volatile organic compounds, you need - ANSWERSa 40ml glass vial with septum seal and an acid preservative in choosing a laboratory, health departments must make sure - ANSWERSthey are NJDEPE certified for the test you want performed good public health management requires - ANSWERSintelligence, organizational behavior, human resources, firm knowledge in health and epidedemiology. (all of the above) mixed construction/demolition material consisting of wood...

CA REHS - Inspection/Investigation-Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCA REHS - Inspection/Investigation-Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCA REHS - Inspection/Investigation-Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCA REHS - Inspection/Investigation-Questions and Answers 100% Correct What is a nuisance law? - ANSWER-government may limit use of property if it harms others or is "unreasonable" What is a "common law?" - ANSWER-law made by judges through their decisions, not through specific statu...

1. A factor or agent which increases the risk of cancer is known as a a. teratogen b. mutagen c. carcinogen d. fomite - ANSWERScarcinogen 2. The four major causes of death among all age groups of Americans include all of the following except. a. homicide b. accidents c. malignant neoplasms d. heart disease - ANSWERShomicide 3. In recent years, the largest number of rabies cases were associated with a. skunks b. bats c. dogs d. raccons. - ANSWERSskunks 4. Asbes...

Cross-connection controls include air gaps, backflow preventers, vacuum breakers and a. gate valves b. indirect waste piping c. air vents d. water meters - ANSWER-b. indirect waste piping A BSC national performance standard has been developed by a. NSF b. NSC c. NIH d. ABSA - ANSWER-a. NSF Biological safety cabinets should be performance tested every a. 1 year b. 1 month c. 2 years d. 10 years - ANSWER-a. 1 year The ASHRAE recommended minimal thermal standard for ...

Cross-connection controls include air gaps, backflow preventers, vacuum breakers and a. gate valves b. indirect waste piping c. air vents d. water meters - ANSWER-b. indirect waste piping A BSC national performance standard has been developed by a. NSF b. NSC c. NIH d. ABSA - ANSWER-a. NSF Biological safety cabinets should be performance tested every a. 1 year b. 1 month c. 2 years d. 10 years - ANSWER-a. 1 year The ASHRAE recommended minimal thermal standard for ...

What is a nuisance law? - ANSWER-government may limit use of property if it harms others or is "unreasonable" What is a "common law?" - ANSWER-law made by judges through their decisions, not through specific statutes What does "impound" mean? - ANSWER-leave on-site by tag out of service/do not use pending correction What is "embargo?" - ANSWER-prohibit removal of a large item, only feds do this What is "seizure?" - ANSWER-remove from premises, only used by Feds What is ...

What are the treatment processes in PRELIMINARY Wastewater Treatment? - ANSWER-Screening Comminution Grit Removal Pre-Aeration Flow Metering / Sampling What are the treatment processes in PRIMARY Wastewater Treatment? - ANSWER-Sedimentation / Flotation What are the treatment processes in SECONDARY Wastewater Treatment? - ANSWER-Biological Treatment (ie activated sludge, trickling filters, rotating biological contactor (RBC)) Sedimentation What are the treatment processes in TERTI...

What is an emetic? Describe a few examples observed in Environmental Health. - ANSWER-It is a chemical that induces vomiting. In E.H. emetics are used in Vector Control for rodent control, Red Squill What does USDA stamp on meat signify? - ANSWER-The meat products have been processed and inspected by the USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) and has passed food quality inspections Mobile Home parks are monitored by what Federal agency? - ANSWER-Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ...