part 8

Question 1

At every visit what 3 things must be addressed?

Answer 1

• safety: car seats, back sleeping, smoke detectors, bath water temp, crib safety, sun exposure, walkers
• Nutrition: feeding schedules, solids, picky eaters
• Health care: next visit, immunizations, dental

Question 2

Between the ages of 1 and 44 what is the leading cause of death in the US?

Answer 2

unintentional injury

-WHO says traffic crashes, drowning, burns, falls, and poisoning

Question 3

• physical damage
• sudden or brief intolerable levels of energy
• bodily lesions caused by energy that exceeds threshold of physiological tolerance
• impairment caused by lack of one or more tial elements (air, water, warmth)
• time between exposure to the energy and appearance of injury is short

Answer 3

WHO definition of injury

Question 4

What is the best way to help parents with safety issues?

Answer 4

anticipatory guidance

-EX: if something fits in a toilet paper roll a child can choke on it

Question 5

What does SAFE PAD stand for?

Answer 5

Suffocation, sleep position
Asphyxia, animal bites, 
Falls 
Electrical burns or burns 
Poisoning/ingestion 
Automobile safety 
Drowning

Question 6

Buckle Up (California): 4 steps for kids
How long should a child be rear facing?

Answer 6

infant to 2 years and up to 40 pounds or 40 inches tall

Question 7

Buckle Up (California): 4 steps for kids
When should a child be forward facing?

Answer 7

> 2years/40 pounds/40 inches tall until they reach max limit on the car seat

Question 8

Buckle Up (California): 4 steps for kids
How long should a child be in a booster?

Answer 8

greater than 8 years or taller than 4’9” then they use seat belt

Question 9

As of 2013 what are the sleep recommendations for a babay?

Answer 9

• on back for every sleep
• firm surface
• practice room sharing
• no soft objects or loose bedding
• avoid overheating
• use pacifier