Restraints

Question 1

Where should a lap belts be positioned?

Answer 1

At a 45 degree angle to the floor between the anterior-superior iliac spine and the femur

Question 2

What areas of the body would secondary injuries caused be lap belt occur?

Answer 2

Lumbar spine, Pelvis, Thorax, and head around the restraint system.

Question 3

What does the shoulder strap of a seatbelt absorb?

Answer 3

The energy from the thorax after impact

Question 4

Where should the lap strap be positioned for a pregnant woman?

Answer 4

Under the belly, across the hips, and as high as possible on the thighs/\

Question 5

Where should the shoulder strap be placed for a pregnant woman?

Answer 5

Between the breast and off the side of the belly

Question 6

Where should seat belts never be placed?

Answer 6

Across the belly

Question 7

What is the leading cause of death for children age 1-4?

Answer 7

MVC

Question 8

How do car seats place a role in reduction of mortality in children?

Answer 8

Car seats reduce:

• 71% infants
• 54% toddlers