CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor California State Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a tertiary prevention approach to lead poisoning?

Screening for lead exposure
Trimming lead-based paint
Medical treatment of poisoned children
Community education programs

The correct answer is: Medical treatment of poisoned children

C is the correct answer because tertiary prevention focuses on reducing the impact of an existing health condition and improving quality of life for those affected. In the case of lead poisoning, medical treatment of children who have already been exposed to lead is considered tertiary prevention. This involves interventions that help to mitigate the health effects of lead exposure, such as chelation therapy, which aids in removing lead from the body, monitoring health complications, and providing supportive care. The other options represent different levels of prevention. Screening for lead exposure falls under secondary prevention, which aims to identify and address lead exposure before serious health impacts occur. Trimming lead-based paint is also a secondary prevention measure, intended to reduce the source of exposure. Community education programs are typically a primary prevention strategy, aiming to inform the public about lead hazards and ways to prevent exposure before it happens.