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?

Inspect for cleanliness and sterility Signup and view all the answers

What is an important step to follow for maintaining hygiene?

Follow hygienic working practices Signup and view all the answers

Where should clean tools be stored?

In a closed, clean container Signup and view all the answers

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

Hang a pan rack from the ceiling Signup and view all the answers

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

Vegetable shortening Signup and view all the answers

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

Use a paste made from water, salt, and flour Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid doing to chinaware when washing it?

Use abrasive materials Signup and view all the answers

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

Wait for the pan to cool before drying to avoid warping Signup and view all the answers

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

Pen and pencil trays from bookstores Signup and view all the answers

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

Stockpot Signup and view all the answers

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

Omelette or Crepe Pan Signup and view all the answers

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

Baking and roasting Signup and view all the answers

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

Steamer Signup and view all the answers

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

Preventing bacterial infections from foods Signup and view all the answers

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

Sheet Pan Signup and view all the answers

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

Ellen Swallow Richards Signup and view all the answers

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

1889 Signup and view all the answers

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

Euthenics Signup and view all the answers

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

Ellen Swallow Richards and Melvin Dewey Signup and view all the answers

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

Domestic Situations Signup and view all the answers

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

'Domestic Science' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pressing cloth in sewing?

To protect the garment from the heat of the iron Signup and view all the answers

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

To enable pressing of curved seams like collars and darts Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect different types of fabrics effectively Signup and view all the answers

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

Being filled with sawdust Signup and view all the answers

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

The size relationship between different design elements Signup and view all the answers

Why are uneven space relationships considered more interesting in design?

They attract attention and add visual appeal. Signup and view all the answers