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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important step to follow for maintaining hygiene?

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

Where should clean tools be stored?

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

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

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

What should you avoid doing to chinaware when washing it?

<p>Use abrasive materials (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stockpot (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Steamer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Preventing bacterial infections from foods (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1889 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>'Domestic Science' (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Being filled with sawdust (D)</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 (C)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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