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 fit snugly.
d. Place the car safety seat in the front passenger seat equipped with an airbag.
e. After the age of 2 years, toddlers can be placed in a forward-facing car seat.
A, C, E
Feedback
Correct Toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing, upright, approved car safety
seat. Harness straps should be adjusted to provide a snug fit.
Incorrect 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 airbag.
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