Lead Poisoning

1. Lead poisoning is
Perhaps the most serious environmental health threat to children today
A problem only in inner cities
A problem only in rural areas
A problem only for certain racial or ethnic groups

2. The effects of lead poisoning
Are not very serious
Can be reversed with proper medical care
May be permanent
Apply only to children, not adults

3. Children who are lead poisoned
Usually look and act very sick
May show no symptoms
Usually run a fever
Always have headaches

4. The most common source of childhood lead poisoning today is
Old lead-based paint
Lead from gasoline
Lead glazes on imported pottery
Lead solder on imported canned goods
Pencils

5. Childhood lead poisoning may be caused by
Eating chips of lead-based paint
Breathing dust from lead-based paint
Mouthing toys that have lead dust on them
All of the above

6. Houses built before this date probably contain lead-based paint:
1900
1950
1978
1995

7. Renovating older homes may expose the following people to lead:
Homeowners
Homeowners' children
Workers
Workers' children
All of the above

8. Preventing lead poisoning
Is always difficult
Is always expensive
Is always difficult and expensive
Can often be accomplished without great difficulty or expense

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9. Major health effects of lead poisoning include
Decreased intelligence
Learning problems
Acne
Behavioral problems
Hearing difficulties
Heart disease
Reproductive problems
Kidney problems

10. Lead paint is commonly found on
Old porches
Old windows
Old doors
New bridges
Antique toys
Antique cribs
Old railings

11. Hobbies that may expose people to lead include
Fishing
Ceramics
Quilting
Jewelry making
Hunting
Piano playing
Oil painting

12. Other sources of lead include
Fine crystal
Staples
Old pipes
Bare soil
Plastic tableware
Batteries
Imported miniblinds

13. Children can help protect themselves from lead poisoning by
Brushing their teeth after eating
Washing their hands after playing and before eating
Leaving their shoes at the door and wearing socks or slippers in the house
Dusting their rooms regularly with a dry dustcloth
Eating foods that are high in iron, calcium, and zinc and low in fat

14. Lead paint dust and flakes should be cleaned up using
A regular vacuum cleaner
A broom and dustpan
A damp, soapy rag
A vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter
A paper face mask

15. These foods may help protect children from the harmful effects of lead
Hotdogs
Beans
Milk and cheese
Broccoli
Potato chips
Oatmeal
Orange juice
Doughnuts