2. Lead
poisoning is especially dangerous for children under
six because:
a.
children’s bodies absorb more lead
b. they engage in so
much hand to mouth contact
c. in early childhood
the brain is undergoing rapid development
d. doctors are not really
sure
e. a, b, and c
3. Lead is also harmful to adults. Adults who
are lead poisoned can suffer from:
a. high blood pressure
b. muscle and joint pain
c. memory and concentration
problems
d. headaches
e. all of the above
4. Lead-based paint was banned for residential
use in:
a. 1950
b. 1990
c. 1978
d. 2000
e. 1985
5. People can get lead in their bodies if they:
a. eat lead paint
chips
b. breathe in lead
dust
c. eat too much protein
d. play in lead-contaminated
soil
e. a, b, and d
6. Lead poisoning is a problem in:
a. inner cities
b. suburbia
c. rural areas
d. anywhere there
are old homes
e. all of the above
7. The NJ county with the highest number of “elevated” blood
lead level cases is:
a. Mercer
b. Hunterdon
c. Camden
d. Essex
e. Middlesex
9. Certain foods in a child’s diet help
reduce lead absorption, including:
a. apples and pears
b. broccoli and oranges
c. milk and cheese
d. a and c
e. b and c
10. Children should be screened for lead:
a. at age 3
b . before starting
kindergarten
c. at age 1
d. at age 2
e. at ages 1 and
2
11. The “safe” level of lead in
a child’s
blood is:
a. under 40 milligrams
per decileter
b. under 10 milligrams
per decileter
c. under 5 milligrams
per decileter
d. there is no safe level
of lead
e. under 20 milligrams
per decileter
12. Besides young children, lead exposure is
especially risky for:
a. people with heart
disease
b. diabetics
c. pregnant women
d. elderly people
e. cancer patients
13. Lead-tainted drinking water can also be
a problem. To keep your family safe:
a. consider using a water
filter
b. run the tap for at
least 30-seconds before drinking water
c. avoid cooking with
hot water
d. buy a kit to test
the water
e. all of the above
14. Hidden lead dangers have been found in some imported
products, including:
a. vinyl lunchboxes
b. folk remedies
c. candies and food products
d. cosmetics
e. all of the above
15. You
can live safely in a home that has lead-based paint
if:
a . you take certain
protective medication
b .the paint is intact
c. there are no roof or plumbing leaks
d. b and c
e. a and b
16. Deteriorating
lead-based paint is especially dangerous:
a. when it becomes airborne during home renovation
b. when it settles on children’s toys and stuffed animals
c. when it gets into the soil around the house
d. a and b
e. all of the above
17. Lead
dust is often released when painted surfaces rub
together. One example:
a. porch rails
b. windows
c . door frames
d. stairs
e. moldings
18. Another
source of lead is from certain hobbies, including:
a. refinishing furniture
b. making pottery
c. working with stained glass
d. b and c
e . all of the above
19. Lead-safe
work practices should be employed during home remodeling,
including:
a. using drop cloths
b. sealing windows and air conditioners with plastic and duct tape
c. wet sanding
d. using a Hepa filter-equipped vacuum cleaner
e. all of the above
20. The
best way you can protect your children is:
a. to encourage frequent hand-washing
b. to offer a calcium and iron-rich diet
c. to have them screened for lead exposure
d. to inspect your home for deteriorating lead-based paint
e. all of the above
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