Toddler Fall Prevention

Description: Toddler Fall Prevention Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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At what age do toddlers typically start walking?

  1. 9-12 months

  2. 12-15 months

  3. 15-18 months

  4. 18-24 months


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Most toddlers start walking between 12 and 15 months of age.

What is the most common cause of falls in toddlers?

  1. Slippery surfaces

  2. Unsafe furniture

  3. Toys on the floor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slippery surfaces, unsafe furniture, and toys on the floor are all common causes of falls in toddlers.

What is the best way to prevent falls in toddlers?

  1. Use a baby gate at the top of stairs

  2. Keep furniture away from windows

  3. Put away toys after playtime

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using a baby gate at the top of stairs, keeping furniture away from windows, and putting away toys after playtime are all effective ways to prevent falls in toddlers.

What should you do if your toddler falls?

  1. Comfort your child

  2. Check for injuries

  3. Call 911 if necessary

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If your toddler falls, you should comfort your child, check for injuries, and call 911 if necessary.

What are some signs of a head injury in a toddler?

  1. Vomiting

  2. Seizures

  3. Loss of consciousness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vomiting, seizures, and loss of consciousness are all signs of a head injury in a toddler.

When should you take your toddler to the doctor after a fall?

  1. If your toddler has a head injury

  2. If your toddler has a broken bone

  3. If your toddler has a deep cut

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

You should take your toddler to the doctor after a fall if your toddler has a head injury, a broken bone, or a deep cut.

What is the best way to teach your toddler about fall prevention?

  1. Talk to your toddler about fall prevention

  2. Set a good example by being careful yourself

  3. Make your home safe for your toddler

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Talking to your toddler about fall prevention, setting a good example by being careful yourself, and making your home safe for your toddler are all effective ways to teach your toddler about fall prevention.

What are some common household items that can be used to make your home safer for your toddler?

  1. Baby gates

  2. Corner guards

  3. Non-slip mats

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baby gates, corner guards, and non-slip mats are all common household items that can be used to make your home safer for your toddler.

What should you do if you see your toddler climbing on furniture?

  1. Tell your toddler to stop

  2. Move the furniture away from your toddler

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should tell your toddler to stop climbing on furniture and move the furniture away from your toddler.

What should you do if you see your toddler playing near a window?

  1. Keep the window closed

  2. Move your toddler away from the window

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should keep the window closed and move your toddler away from the window.

What should you do if you see your toddler playing with toys that have small parts?

  1. Take the toys away from your toddler

  2. Put the toys in a safe place

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should take the toys away from your toddler and put the toys in a safe place.

What should you do if you see your toddler running in the house?

  1. Tell your toddler to slow down

  2. Hold your toddler's hand

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should tell your toddler to slow down and hold your toddler's hand.

What should you do if you see your toddler playing on the stairs?

  1. Tell your toddler to stop

  2. Put a baby gate at the top of the stairs

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should tell your toddler to stop playing on the stairs and put a baby gate at the top of the stairs.

What should you do if you see your toddler playing in the backyard?

  1. Supervise your toddler

  2. Make sure the backyard is safe

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should supervise your toddler and make sure the backyard is safe.

What should you do if you see your toddler playing in the park?

  1. Supervise your toddler

  2. Make sure the park is safe

  3. Both of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should supervise your toddler and make sure the park is safe.

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