A Nurse Is Providing a Health Education Program for the Community

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing a health education program for the community about prevention of lead poisoning. Which of the following information would the nurse most likely include in the program?

• A) Universal screening for all children ages 1 and 2 years is recommended.
• B) Lead poisoning can lead to serious respiratory system complication.
• C) The most common exposure to lead occurs when children play with imported toys.
• D) Lead-based paints are found in all homes built before 1987.

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Definitions:

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat, leading to a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect.

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the decomposed remains of plants and animals over millions of years.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, chemical compounds once commonly used in refrigerants and aerosol sprays that contribute to ozone layer depletion.

Global Warming

The long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to human activities releasing greenhouse gases, resulting in climate change and associated environmental impacts.