Intro to Culinary Kitchen Safety Quiz

Abrasion

A scrape, minor cut. Example- rug burn.

CPR

A technique used to revive a person whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped. Chest compressions, sometimes accompanied by assisted breathing, get oxygen into the blood to keep the heart and lungs working.

Roll up, tie

Always ____ ____ long sleeves and ____ back long hair when cooking.

OFF

Always make sure the stove top is turned ___ when you are finished cooking.

Cutting board

Always use a _____ ______ while cutting.

Laceration

Are cuts or tears in the skin that can be quite deep. Example- A knife wound.

Before

Arrange oven racks as you want them ____ you turn on the oven, not when the oven is already hot.

Before

Check appliance cords ____ each use.

Cooled

Clean up spills and crumbs inside the oven after the oven has _____

C

Cup

Metal

Don't use ___ in the microwave.

You don't want the small amount of smoke or steam that cooking sometimes generates to constantly trigger the alarm — but you do want it to sense an actual kitchen fire.

Explain what Install a smoke detector near, but not in the kitchen means .

Dump the crumb tray and clean out the toaster crumbs periodically from the toaster or toaster oven. Wipe out the microwave. Clean the oven. Unplug any appliances that start acting funny, then have them repaired or replace them.

Explain what to do when Keeping appliances serviced, clean, and in good repair.

Toaster ovens, mixers, coffee makers, and so on, continue to draw electricity even when they're not turned on. So if the wiring is old or faulty, or if the thermostat overheats, a fire could break out.

Explain what to when Unplugging electric appliances when not in use.

Prevent falls by removing hazards that could cause slips and trips. Wear snug shoes without trailing shoelaces and choose pants or skirts that are not so long as to cause tripping. Keep the floor clean of clutter. Wipe up spills and spatters right away. Use non-skid rugs. Repair damaged or work flooring. Use a sturdy stepstool to reach higher shelves rather then a chair, box or stool that can tip over

How can falls be prevented in the kitchen?

Holding the knife by the handle and the blade side down, you wash the dull side of the knife with a sponge and warm soapy water.

How do you clean knives safely?

Pick up the bigger pieces first and put them in a paper bag and then use a damp cloth to pick up the smaller pieces. You can also vacuum the area.

How do you clean up broken glass safely?

Brown sugar is packed into a measuring cup.

How do you measure brown sugar?

Liquids should be measured in a liquid measuring cup at eye level unless you are small enough amounts to be measured in measuring spoons.

How do you measure liquids correctly?

If you have a fire in a cooking pan, use an oven mitt to clap on the lid, then move the pan off the burner, and turn off the stove. The lack of oxygen will stop the flames in a pot. You can also try throwing salt or baking powder at it to put out the flames. If you can't safely put the lid on a flaming pan or you don't have a lid for the pan, use your fire extinguisher. Aim at the base of the fire — not the flames.

How do you stop a fire cooking in the pan?

If you have a fire in the oven or the microwave, close the door or keep it closed, and turn off the oven. Don't open the door! The lack of oxygen will suffocate the flames. If your oven continues to smoke like a fire is still going on in there, call the fire department.

How do you stop a fire in the oven or microwave?

Close drawers and doors completely to avoid bumps, bruises and cuts.

How do you use drawers and cabinets in the kitchen?

Regular, thorough cleaning prevents grease and bits of food from building up in burners, ovens, range hoods and toasters where they can catch fire.

How does cleaning the oven thoroughly prevent fires?

16 tablespoons= 1 cup

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?

8 tablespoons

How many tablespoons are in ½ cup of butter/1 stick?

3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon

How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?

Store knives in a divided drawer, knife block or knife rack so that you can pick them up by the handle, NOT THE BLADE.

How should knives be stored?

Put items back where they belong as soon as you finish using them- and clean your kitchen as you go!!!

How should you contain the mess in the kitchen?

Dress for safety. Wear short or snug sleeves and tie back long hair and apron strings. This prevents loose items from tangling in appliances or catching fire.

How should you dress in the kitchen?

Dry knives by wiping them carefully with the blade pointed away from you.

How should you dry a knife?

Use all tools and equipment safely and use the right tool for the job.

How should you use tools in the kitchen?

Base

If you can't safely put the lid on a flaming pan or you don't have a lid for the pan, use your fire extinguisher. Aim at the ___ of the fire — not the flames.

Heimlich Maneuver

Is a way to dislodge an object from the throat of a person who is choking by using a series of upward thrusts on the abdomen with the fist to force air and the object out of the lungs and throat.

Away

Keep cords ____ from hot surfaces and water.

Paper goods, pot holders

Keep flammable items such as ______ and _____ away from heat and flames.

Number

Limit the ____ of appliance cords in each outlet.

Focus on what you are doing, especially when cutting, cooking or using appliances. Dress for safety. Wear short or snug sleeves and tie back long hair and apron strings. This prevents loose items from tangling in appliances or catching fire. Use all tools and equipment safely and use the right tool for the job. For example, use a can opener to open a can- never pry it open with a knife. Close drawers and doors completely to avoid bumps, bruises and cuts. Store large pots and other heavy or bulky items that could fall on low shelves within easy reach. Control clutter!!!! Put items back where they belong as soon as you finish using them- and clean your kitchen as you go!!!

List the 6 safety guidelines

Store knives in a divided drawer, knife block or knife rack so that you can pick them up by the handle, NOT THE BLADE. Learn when and how to use different types of knives, so that you use the right knife for the task. Always use a cutting board when cutting. Do not place dirty knives in the bottom of a soap and water filled sink. Dry knives by wiping them carefully with the blade pointed away from you.

List the rules for handling sharp edges

Oz

Ounces

Lb

Pound

one

Stand to ____ side when you open a hot oven. This protects you from the hear that rushes out.

Tbsp, T

Tablespoon

Tsp, t

Teaspoon

Sharp, You have to use more force to cut with a dull knife, which makes it more likely to slip. A dull knife applied to the skin with great force can do harm. A sharp blade, in contrast, cuts with less effort, and is less likely to slip.

To teach a young child how to use a knife would you use a dull or sharp knife? Why?

Off

Turn the oven and broiler ____right after using them.

Sturdy

Use _____ potholder or oven mitts to remove a pan from the hot oven. Pull the oven rack forward a little first, then grab and lift the pan.

Caution

Use _____ when lighting the pilot light or burner on a gas stove

Heatproof

Use only _______utensils when cooking. Regular plastics are flammable and give off poisonous fumes when they burn.

he Heimlich Maneuver and CPR

What are the 2 first aid techniques?

Falls Cuts Burns Electrical Problems Hazardous Chemicals

What are the main causes of kitchen accidents?

¼ c, 1/3c, ½ c, 1 c

What are the sizes of the four basic dry measuring cups?

¼ tsp, ½ tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp

What are the sizes of the typical measuring spoons?

Measuring spoons

What measuring tool should you use to measure ingredients in small amounts?

A pastry blender

What tool should you use to mix solid fats into dry ingredients?

Avulsion

When a portion of the skin is partially or completely torn off. Example- A severed finger!

True

When in the kitchen you should focus on what you're doing especially when cutting, cooking, or using appliances. True or False

Puncture

When the skin is pierced with a pointed object, such as an ice pick, making a deep hole in the skin.

Store large pots and other heavy or bulky items that could fall on low shelves within easy reach.

Where should large pots be stored in the kitchen?

Do not place dirty knives in the bottom of a soap and water filled sink.

Where should you NOT place knives?

Learn when and how to use different types of knives, so that you use the right knife for the task.

Why can learning what type of knife is used for what be helpful?

You might have left a burner on by accident, and built-up heat could ignite combustibles left near or on the stove or oven.

Why should you Keep dish towels, pot holders, and paper towels away from the stove?

Use cookware that is in good condition. A glass baking dish with a hairline crack can fracture under extreme heat. Inspect, or carefully examine, pots, pans and dishes before each use to make sure they are safe.

Why should you always inspect your cookware before you use it or put it in the oven?

Stay in the kitchen, especially if you're cooking in grease or if the oven is at a very high heat. Turn off the burner or oven if you need to leave the house or get caught up in a phone call.

Why should you never leave cooking food unattended?

Grease buildup is flammable. A clean stove is a fire-free stove.

Why should you wipe up spills and not cook on a dirty stove?

The hot oil or grease, like in this figure, can splatter and cause a fire.

Why shouldn't you overfill pans or pots with oil/grease?

Polarized plug

a plug that has one blade wider than the other. They reduce the risk of shock if used with polarized outlets.