Infant-Preschool
“This household appliance should have its temperature set to 120°F or lower to prevent burns.”
What is the hot water heater?
“True or False: Toddlers can play near a swimming pool if an adult is inside the house watching through the window.”
What is False?
“At what age are children usually safe to sit in the front seat?”
At Least Until 13 years old?
“This is the leading cause of death among adolescents.”
What is motor-vehicle accidents?
This condition involves decline across multiple body systems, increases risk for poor outcomes, and requires screening on hospital admission.
What is frailty?
The car seat for infants should face this direction until age 2 (follow weight/height & state laws).
What is rear-facing?
“Name one common choking hazard to keep away from toddlers.”
What are grapes, coins, or candy?
Risks of Internet Use
Risk for exploitation & cyberbullying
“True or False: Teens should always wear a seatbelt, even in short rides.”
What is True?
This group has the highest risk for alcohol abuse, mental disorders, and obesity.
Adults (middle-aged).
This object should be placed around all pools?
A Fence
“Where should cleaning products and medications be stored?”
What is locked and out of reach?
“Name at least 2 activities where wearing a helmet is necessary.”
What is bicycling, skateboarding, or rollerblading?
Adolescents may display these concerning behaviors...
Risk-Taking Behaviors
Speeding & unsafe driving; •Alcohol & substance use;Unprotected sexual activity
Workplace accidents, recreational injuries, and motor vehicle crashes are leading causes of harm in this population.
Adults
“True or False: Preschoolers no longer need supervision near water if they can swim.”
What is False?
“The safest place for a child in the car is always here.”
What is the back seat?
"These should be in a locked cabinet or box"
What are firearms?
“If an adolescent shares this information, take them seriously.”
Talk of Self-Harm?
Who are older adults?