A Cook Who Has Been Diagnosed with Hepatitis a Should

question 13

Multiple Choice

A cook who has been diagnosed with hepatitis A should:

• A) not be involved with food preparations until cleared by a physician
• B) continue working around food as long as he/she practices careful hand washing
• C) be permanently dismissed from his or her position
• D) be allowed to work if he or she feels well enough to do so

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Definitions:

Bacterial Infection

An invasion and multiplication of harmful bacteria inside the body, leading to illness.

Insulin Production

The process by which the pancreas generates insulin, a hormone essential for regulating blood glucose levels.

Juxtaglomerular Cell

A cell located near the glomerulus of the kidney that helps to regulate blood pressure by secreting renin.

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood.