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Lobcity · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Motor vehicle injuries are a significant threat to young children. Knowing this, the nurse plans a teaching session with a toddler's parents on car safety. Which will she teach (select all that apply)?

a. Secure in a rear-facing, upright, car safety seat.
b. Place the car safety seat in the rear seat, behind the driver's seat.
c. Harness safety straps should be fit snugly.
d. Place the car safety seat in the front passenger seat equipped with an air bag.
e. After the age of 2 years, toddlers can be placed in a forward-facing car seat.

Question 2

Which are characteristic of the physical development of a 30-month-old child (select all that apply)?

a. Birth weight has doubled.
b. Primary dentition is complete.
c. Sphincter control is achieved.
d. Anterior fontanel is open.
e. Length from birth is doubled.

jennafosdick · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
Toddlers younger than 2 years should be secured in a rear-facing, upright, approved car safety seat. After the age of 2 years, a forward-facing car seat can be used. Harness straps should be adjusted to provide a snug fit. The car safety seat should be placed in the middle of the rear seat. Children younger than 13 years should not ride in a front passenger seat that is equipped with an air bag.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
Usually by age 30 months, the primary dentition of 20 teeth is completed, and the child has sphincter control in preparation for bowel and bladder control. A doubling of birth weight, opening of the anterior fontanel, and doubling of length are not characteristic of the physical development of a 30-month-old child.