Is lead poisoning still a problem for young children?
a. No, because water coming into houses from treatment plants contains no lead.
b. Yes, because children still have deficiencies of the vitamins and minerals that reduce absorption of lead.
c. No, because current medical treatments can reverse the damage to the body.
d. Yes, because they may still have access to canned foods with high lead content.
e. Yes, because almost all toys marketed to children contain high amounts of lead.
Question 2
Which child is at significant risk for choking?
a. Susie, who is sitting down and eating tender beef strips
b. Tammy, who is eating carrot sticks under the watchful eye of her babysitter
c. Billy, who likes to run around the table before he begins to eat
d. Kim, who is standing still and eating chocolate pudding
e. Charles, who is snacking on grapes while watching television
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