REHS/RS Exam Questions With Solutions
What is the most common cause for bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age?
Haemophilus influenza type B
How is giardiasis usually transmitted to others? person-to-person transfer of cysts from
the feces of the infected individual
Which ...
REHS /RS Exam Questions With Solutions What is the most common cause for bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age? Haemophilus influenza type B How is giardiasis usually transmitted to others? 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? Regulatory responsibilities What is a measure of the amount of light scattered by particles suspended in water for a test sample? Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) What is an epidemic? 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? skin REHS /RS Exam Questions With Solutions Swimmer's itch is a common name for which of the following diseases? 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 B. Heat disinfection Listeriosis is commonly associated with... contaminated food Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is caused by infection with... 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 A. Lag phase REHS /RS Exam Questions With Solutions Describe the term endemic. constant presence of an illness The interval between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptom is called... 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... Nonfeasance Define nonfeasance. Failure to perform official duty or legal requirement Vehicleborne, vectorborne, or airborne are all examples of... indirect mode of transmission How is the term "contamination" defined when used in connection with a communicable disease? presence of pathogenic agents on a surface, article, or substance What is the most common contributing factor to food borne illness? improper holding temperature REHS /RS Exam Questions With Solutions Why are some foods classified as time/temperature control for safety? 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 D. UHT creamer What is a UHT creamer? a creamer processed with ultra high temperature What is the best means of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in fresh meat? 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? 6 hours
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