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On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering?
Grading is a voluntary process and refers to quality attributes such as appearance, color,
or size. Both eggs and butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or AA would be
the best quality for most foodservice operations.
✔✔ Grade A or AA
Assistive Devices
CMS Guidelines require foodservice departments to provide devices that will assist
clients in eating. They help the client overcome disabilities caused by stroke or other
medical conditions.
✔✔ CMS Guidelines require foodservice departments to provide devices that will assist
clients in eating.
What are the most common food allergies in the U.S.?
1. Peanuts and tree nuts
2. Fish & Shellfish
3. Milk & Eggs
4. Wheat & Soy
✔✔ The big eight
What is the daily protein allowance?
The RDA for protein (for a healthy client) is 0.8 grams/kg of body weight. For example,
a woman weighing 156 lbs (70.90x0.8=56.73 grams of protein per day).
✔✔ The RDA for protein (for a healthy client) is 0.8 grams/kg of body weight...
,What cooking procedures destroy vitamins?
1. Cooking too long
2. Cooking at too high a temperature
3. Adding baking soda during cooking
✔✔ Cooking too long, Cooking at too high a temperature, Adding baking soda
What is endpoint temperature?
Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food reaches at the end of cooking. It usually
associated with PHF/TCS foods where both an endpoint temperature and time are
combined.
✔✔ Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food reaches at the end of cooking.
What does HIPAA protect?
HIPAA is a federal law to protect the privacy of healthcare clients. The intent is to
safeguard client/patient privacy and their information including client names, diagnosis,
and their medical records.
✔✔ HIPAA is a federal law to protect the privacy of healthcare clients.
What kind of eggs have been recommended for use by USDA and FDA?
Pasteurization of eggs is a process using a combination of time and temperature heating
eggs in the shell, destroying bacteria and eliminating salmonella contaminat ion.
✔✔ Pasteurized eggs
What is the primary objective of a care conference?
The primary objective of a care conference is to develop, with the Interdisciplinary Team
and the client, a plan of care that addresses the multifaceted needs of the client.
✔✔ Develop a plan of care with the Interdisciplinary Team and the client
What two treatments must be present in a dairy product that doesn't require
refrigeration?
, The dairy product must be ultra-high temperature pasteurized (UHT) and be packaged in
aseptic (sterile) packaging.
✔✔ Ultra-high temperature pasteurization and aseptic packaging
What would be included in a product standard for cooked pasta?
Pasta should hold its shape and not be too soft or mushy.
✔✔ Pasta should hold its shape and not be too soft or mushy
What tool is used for tracking amounts of food served and leftovers?
Frequently, facilities use a tally sheet for production that requires a notation for the
number of servings...
✔✔ Tally sheet
What is the purpose of a food requisition?
A food requisition is used to sign food out of storage areas.
✔✔ A food requisition is used to sign food out of storage areas
How would you convert 8 oz. into milliliters (ml) or cubic centimeters (cc’s)?
One ounce = 30 ml or cc, so 8 x 30 = 240 ml or cc
✔✔ 240 ml or cc
What is a standardized recipe and why is it used?
A recipe that contains detailed specifications and has been adapted and tested in your
own operation.
✔✔ A recipe that contains detailed specifications and has been adapted and tested in your
own operation
, What are the approved methods of thawing large pieces of frozen meats?
a. Under refrigeration at 41°F or less
b. Completely submerged under running water at 70°F or less
✔✔ a. Under refrigeration at 41°F or less, b. Completely submerged under running water
What foods are known to promote tooth decay?
Foods high in simple sugars such as sugared cereals, dried fruit, fruit juices, soda pop
✔✔ Foods high in simple sugars
How many 1/2 c servings would you expect from a #10 can of applesauce?
A #10 can holds approximately 12-13 cups or 25 four oz. portions
✔✔ 25 four oz. portions
What would an F-tag identify?
An F-tag identifies the number of a CMS guideline for a long-term care
✔✔ A CMS guideline number
What foods might need to be changed for a Low Sodium Diet? (Menu: Pepperoni Pizza,
Green Beans, Applesauce, Milk)
Pepperoni pizza is usually high in sodium. Canned green beans may also be high in
sodium.
✔✔ Replace pepperoni pizza and canned green beans with low-sodium alternatives
What safeguards should be in place in food service to prevent contamination of potable
water?
An approved backflow prevention device, air gap, or back-siphonage device
✔✔ Backflow prevention device