Injury Prevention Flashcards
children don’t understand or anticipate danger until ____________
7 years old
what are the common causes of injury for infants?
aspiration
suffocation
motor vehicle accidents
falls
poisoning
burns
bodily harm
drowning
how can we prevent infant suffocation in cribs?
avoid having blankets and pillows
how can we prevent infant MVAs?
seatbelts
carseats
what is the most common injury seen in infants? why?
falls
lack mobility
why are infants at risk of poisoning?
liver and kidneys can’t detoxify effectively
how can we prevent burns in infants?
monitor water temperature
what are the common injuries seen in toddlers?
Motor vehicle accidents
Drowning
Burns
Poisoning
Falls
Choking
what is the most common cause of injury in toddlers?
poisoning
why are preschoolers less prone to falls?
Improved motor skills, coordination and balance
Listen to rules
Aware of dangers
what are the common injuries seen in preschoolers?
Poisoning
Playground injuries
Pedestrian motor vehicle injuries
why do school aged children have less injuries?
Improved muscular coordination and control
Apply cognitive capacity to behaviour
what is the most common injury seen in school aged children?
MVAs
what are the common injuries seen in adolescents?
physical
vehicle
firearms
sports
substance use
what is the most common injury seen in adolescents?
physical injuries
what age should a child be REAR FACING in a carseat?
until 2 years
what age can a child be FORWARD FACING in a carseat?
2-5 years
what age should a child be in a booster seat?
5 years - until seatbelt fits properly
what age ca a child sit I the front seat?
13 years
what are some safety measures that should be in place in the hospital?
locked units
staff name tags
visitor restrictions
assess risk of strangulation
- tubes and cords
side rails
seatbelts
assess risk of falls
choking hazards
avoid carrying children
