Motor Vehicle Injuries Are a Significant Threat to Young Children

question 16

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In scientific research, it refers to the variable that researchers are interested in observing or measuring, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Control Group

A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing for a comparison against the group that does.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is affected by the manipulation of the independent variable, and is measured or observed.

General Population

Refers to the total group of individuals in a specified area or group that could potentially be part of a study or survey, not affected by specific criteria.