Development-Safety

Question 1

What are the most common poisonings?

Answer 1

Cleaning substances, cosmetics/personal care products, plants, foreign bodies, pharmaceuticals

Question 2

When a child is poisoned what should be advised to the parents?

Answer 2

To call the poison control center

Question 3

When poisoned what should be treated first?

Answer 3

The child not the poison (VS, respiratory or circulatory support) then terminate exposure and identify poison

Question 4

What are 3 leading causes of accidental death injuries?

Answer 4

Suffocation, motor vehicle injuries, and drowning

Question 5

Motor vehicle accidents, drowning, burns, accidental poisoning, falls, aspiration/suffocation, and bodily injuries are common in what age group?

Answer 5

Toddlers

Question 6

Pedestrian vehicle injuries are common at what age group and requires education on how to avoid hazards?

Answer 6

Preschoolers

Question 7

What ages are more vulnerable to physical injuries in adolescents?

Answer 7

15-24y/o

Question 8

What are the 2 leading causes of death in adolescents?

Answer 8

Suicide and homicide

Question 9

What is essential to family teaching for safety?

Answer 9

Reinforce what they are doing well and clear up poorly understood concepts

Question 10

Car seats should be what in ages 1-4?

Answer 10

Rear facing

Question 11

Paint, dinner ware, or remodeling are examples of what?

Answer 11

Lead poisoning

Question 12

Lead poisoning can have what kind of irreversible health effects?

Answer 12

Brain/nervous system damage, reduced intelligence and learning disabilities