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History of Home Economics Movement
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History of Home Economics Movement

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What is one of the setups where caregivers work?

  • In a coffee shop
  • In a car wash
  • In the home of the client (correct)
  • In a library
  • What is recommended to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene?

  • Regularly cleaning tools and equipment (correct)
  • Not wearing gloves while working
  • Skipping hand washing
  • Reusing cleaning supplies
  • What should be done after cleaning tools and implements?

  • Store them dirty in a container
  • Use them immediately without drying
  • Immerse them in disinfectant or hot soapy water for 10 minutes (correct)
  • Leave them out in the open
  • What should caregivers do before use of tools and equipment?

    <p>Inspect for cleanliness and sterility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important step to follow for maintaining hygiene?

    <p>Follow hygienic working practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should clean tools be stored?

    <p>In a closed, clean container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you store your collection of saucepans and skillets to make the most of precious space?

    <p>Hang a pan rack from the ceiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you coat a new cast iron pan with before using it?

    <p>Vegetable shortening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you clean a copper pan to keep it shiny?

    <p>Use a paste made from water, salt, and flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid doing to chinaware when washing it?

    <p>Use abrasive materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you dry stainless steel or aluminum pans after washing?

    <p>Wait for the pan to cool before drying to avoid warping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used if one does not want to invest in modular kitchen accessories for storing silverware?

    <p>Pen and pencil trays from bookstores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pot is traditionally used to make stock or broth?

    <p>Stockpot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kitchen item is characterized by a very shallow skillet with short sloping sides?

    <p>Omelette or Crepe Pan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a baking and roasting pan?

    <p>Baking and roasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kitchen equipment allows steam to rise to cook food on top?

    <p>Steamer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of refrigerators/freezers in the kitchen?

    <p>Preventing bacterial infections from foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kitchen item is described as flat, rectangular, and often used for baking pastries and cookies?

    <p>Sheet Pan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first woman to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology and later became the first female instructor?

    <p>Ellen Swallow Richards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Lake Placid Conferences give birth to the home economics movement?

    <p>1889</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Ellen Swallow Richards want to use for the discipline that became known as 'Home Economics'?

    <p>Euthenics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of educators and activists organized the annual gatherings known as the Lake Placid Conferences?

    <p>Ellen Swallow Richards and Melvin Dewey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of Ellen Swallow Richards in applying scientific principles?

    <p>Domestic Situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did 'Home Economics' ultimately become known as in 1899?

    <p>'Domestic Science'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pressing cloth in sewing?

    <p>To protect the garment from the heat of the iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a tailor’s ham in dressmaking?

    <p>To enable pressing of curved seams like collars and darts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to invest in various types of pressing cloths in advanced sewing?

    <p>To protect different types of fabrics effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes tailor’s ham moldable and suitable for pressing curved seams?

    <p>Being filled with sawdust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In dressmaking, what does the principle of proportion refer to?

    <p>The size relationship between different design elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are uneven space relationships considered more interesting in design?

    <p>They attract attention and add visual appeal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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