Which of the Following Practices May Help to Reduce Lead

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following practices may help to reduce lead exposure?

• A) Allowing cold water to run from the tap for 2 to 3 minutes after a long period of inactivity
• B) Consuming a variety of whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products
• C) Ensuring adequate iron, zinc, calcium, thiamin, and vitamin E intakes
• D) All of these strategies may help to reduce lead exposure.

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Definitions:

Healthcare-associated Infections

Infections patients can get while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions in healthcare facilities.

National SSIs Rate

The national rate of Surgical Site Infections, which are infections that occur after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place.

Standard Error

A statistical term that measures the accuracy with which a sample distribution represents a population using standard deviation.

Sample Proportions

The ratio of the number of times an event occurs to the total number of trials or instances.