Author Question: The Waltons had dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty had a hamburger, Jill had grilled ... (Read 88 times)

Wadzanai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
The Waltons had dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty had a hamburger, Jill had grilled chicken, and Lori had clams on spaghetti. They had wine with dinner, ordered dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Late the next day, Marty starting having stomach pains. Soon he also had diarrhea and began vomiting. Jill decided he should go to the emergency room at the hospital and so off they went. The medical intern saw Marty in extreme pain and immediately began asking him questions. Let's see if you can answer the following questions as well as the intern. What can Marty do to prevent getting a foodborne illness from a hamburger in the future?
 a. Order burgers well done at a restaurant.
  b. Avoid irradiated beef.
  c. Order unpasteurized cheese on the burger at a restaurant.
  d. Thaw frozen beef at room temperature before cooking.

Question 2

The Waltons had dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty had a hamburger, Jill had grilled chicken, and Lori had clams on spaghetti. They had wine with dinner, ordered dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Late the next day, Marty starting having stomach pains. Soon he also had diarrhea and began vomiting. Jill decided he should go to the emergency room at the hospital and so off they went. The medical intern saw Marty in extreme pain and immediately began asking him questions. Let's see if you can answer the following questions as well as the intern. Luckily Marty recovered in a few days with no lasting effects; however, many people are not so lucky. Which of the following would have put Marty at high risk for serious consequences from his foodborne illness?
 a. Having had a kidney transplant 10 years ago
  b. Being HIV positive
  c. Being 2 years old and having diabetes
  d. Being 80 years old
  e. Any of these characteristics would place Marty in a high-risk category.



jointhecircus

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

e



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library