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CPS Injury Prevention Flashcards

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List 5 risk factors for ATV related injuries

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  • Males
  • Carrying or being a passenger
  • Driver error
  • Poor judgement
  • Loss of control
  • Inexperience, lack of supervision
  • Inadequate physical size and strength
  • Immature motor and cognitive development
  • Engaging in risk taking behaviours
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What is the minimum age CPS states it is ok for youth to operate an ATV?

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  • Minimum age 16 years
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List 4 ways to make ATV use safer for kids > 16 and adults

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  • Use government approved helmet, safety clothing, eye protection and footwear
  • ATVs designed for single riders should never take on passengers
  • Never operate after drinking or using substances
  • All operators should complete approved training courses
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What is one way to increase helmet use and reduce the risk of head injury for cyclists?

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  • Have bicycle helmet legislation that requires all bicyclists to wear helmets
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List the three leading causes of injury related deaths in Canada

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  • MVCs
  • Drownings
  • Threats to breathing
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What are the three Es of injury prevention?

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  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Enforcement
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What is the leading cause of death for Canadian children?

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Unintentional injury (MVCs specifically)

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What is the most common form of misuse of child carseats?

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  • Not using the correct seat for weight and/or height of the child; mostly in the form of premature gradation
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List the three most common errors in carseat use

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  • Seat not tightly secured to the vehicle (more than 2.5cm of movement in any direction)
  • Harness not snug (more than 1 finger fits between harness strap and child)
  • Chest clip not at armpit level
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Until what age and weight should rear facing car seats be used?

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  • Rear facing car seats should be used until children weigh at least 10kg and are at least one year old and able to walk
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Until what age and height should forward facing car seats be used?

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Weight 10-22kg and up to 48 inches in height

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Until what weight should booster seats be used?

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Until children are at least 36kg

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When can children use seat belts alone?

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Once they are heavier than 36kg and taller than 145cm (4 feet 9 inches)

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Up until what age should children always ride in the back seat?

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Back seat is the safest place for kids to ride until they are 13 years old

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List four ways to minimize the risk of playground injury

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  • Ensuring equipment heights are age appropriate
  • Upgrading impact-absorbing surfaces
  • Inspecting/maintaining equipment and play surfaces regularly
  • Providing adequate supervision
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What is the second leading cause of unintentional injury in Canada?

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Drowning

17
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What is the youngest age a child is able to learn water confidence skills?

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Age 4

18
Q

List three hazards of swimming lessons in young children

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  • Water intoxication
  • Hypothermia
  • Infections: AOM, Hepatitis
19
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List two important aspects of pool safety

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  • Pools must be fenced in on all four sides with self closing and self latching gates
  • Constant arms-length adult supervision must be provided
20
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What is the youngest age CPS says kids can drive snowmobiles?

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Age 16

21
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What is the leading cause of death with snowmobile accidents?

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Head injuries

22
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List 3 risk factors for having a snowmobile accident

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  • Operator error
  • Speeding
  • Travelling on inappropriate terrain
  • Night time operation
  • Alcohol use
23
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What is the most common snowboarding injury?

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  • Wrist sprain and fractures
24
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What is the most common type of injury resulting from trampoline use?

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Upper extremity fractures

25
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What are the CPS recommendations about trampoline use?

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  • Trampolines should not be used for recreational purposes at home
  • HCP should warn parents about the dangers of recreational trampoline use
  • Trampolines should not be regarded as play equipment and should not be part of outdoor playgrounds
  • Physicians should advocate for legislation to require warnings about the dangers of trampolines on product labels
  • More research needs to be done on trampoline injuries sustained in supervised settings

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