When discussing the risk of contaminated foods with a group of families, which of the following would the community health nurse describe as being the most common cause?
A) Campylobacter
B) Salmonella
C) Shigella
D) E. coli
Question 2
During a community program about food safety and irradiation, a participant says, I've heard that food is being radiated to make it safe. Isn't this bad for you? Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Anything exposed to radiation carries a risk for problems.
B) Only limited types of food need to be radiated, so I wouldn't worry.
C) Radiating food is something that really doesn't occur in the U.S.
D) After decades of research, irradiation is considered a safe method.
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