Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

Which metal was identified as part of fever thermometers and is a concern for human health?

1. Lead

2. Cadmium

3. Mercury

4. Nickel

The correct answer is: Mercury

Mercury is the correct answer because it is a metal that was commonly used in fever thermometers. It is a concern for human health because it is toxic and can cause serious health problems if ingested or absorbed into the body. Lead is incorrect because although it is also toxic, it was not commonly used in fever thermometers. Cadmium is incorrect because it was also not commonly used in fever thermometers and is not a common concern for human health. Nickel is incorrect because it was also not commonly used in fever thermometers and is not considered a major concern for human health.