Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children
Write T for the statements that are true and write F for the statements that are false. Write in the correct word(s) in the statements that are false to make them true.
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1.____ Lead is a toxic metal, that has been widely used in paints, household plumbing and fixtures, and in some water supply service lines.
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2.____ Adults are most susceptible to lead.
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3.____ 80%-90% of lead blood levels in children are linked to sources other than drinking water.
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4.____ Lead typically enters drinking water as a result of leaching from household plumbing and fixtures and/or water distribution lines.
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5.____ Paint is the only source of lead poisoning.
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6.____ All U.S. children are exposed to some lead.
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7.____ Lead can enter into the body and affect the brain and the nervous system.
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8.____ You should always use hot water from your tap when cooking or making a baby’s formula.
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9.____ Children with lead poisoning always look sick.
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10.____ To prevent this disease, you should test your home and the other places where children play a lot.
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11.____ Every child between the ages of six months and six years should be tested for lead at least once a year.
Multiple Choice
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Choose the best answer to each statement
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1. Monitoring lead in drinking water should be done by
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a. EPA b. state c. local d. all of these
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2. Water systems should not exceed the lead action level of
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a. 15 ppb b. 25 ppb c. 160 ppb d. 257 ppb
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3. EPA estimates approximately ____ percent of children have baseline lead levels close to ug/dl, independent of drinking water.
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a. 2 percent b. 5 percent c. 50 percent d. 75 percent
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4. Public Water System must identify homes at ____ risk of lead contamination.
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a. low b. high c. little d. all of these
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5. The sources of lead may be found in
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a. dust b. soil c. water d. all of these
Describe or explain three of the following
1. Where might lead be found?
2. How can you tell if lead is a problem?
3. How can your family stay safe around lead?
4. Should you eat food that is close to highways?
5. What might you do to help prevent lead poisoning?
Pre-Test/Post-Test Answers:
True or False
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1. T, 2. F, children, 3. T, 4. T, 5. F, food, air, water, soil, dust, 6. T, 7. T, 8. F, 9. F, you can not always tell, 10. T, 11. T
Multiple Choice:
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. D
Describe or Explain: Answers may vary
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1. Almost anywhere: water, dust, soil, air.
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2. Get a lead test at your clinic at least once a year until 6.
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3. Damp mop to get rid of loose paint, use cold water instead f hot, let water run about 20-6- seconds before use, don’t pick up dirty toys or objects.
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4. Not, it may had lead in it.
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5. Run the tap for several minutes before drinking.
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Have your tap tested for lead.
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Have children’s blood levels tested