Pediatric ATI Practice Exam

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What is a safe recommendation for parents regarding car seat use for infants?

Position the car seat forward-facing.
Use a booster seat after age 1.
Position the car seat so it is rear-facing.
Place the car seat in the front seat.

The correct answer is: Position the car seat so it is rear-facing.

Positioning the car seat so it is rear-facing is a safe recommendation for infants. This practice is supported by pediatric safety guidelines because it provides better protection for the child's head, neck, and spine in the event of a collision. Infants have proportionally larger heads and weaker necks, making them more vulnerable to injury in a crash. Rear-facing car seats help to distribute the force of a collision more evenly across the back of the car seat, reducing the risk of serious injury. It's generally recommended that infants remain in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height limit specified by the car seat manufacturer, which is often up to 2 years of age or more. This practice aligns with current safety guidelines from organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, which emphasize the importance of rear-facing seats for optimal safety during this developmental stage.