Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2138 of 2368
Which finding shows that a school-age child's seat belt fits properly?
- The lap belt lies snugly across the upper thighs
- The lap belt lies across the stomach
- The shoulder belt crosses the neck
- The shoulder belt lies behind the back
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Correct answer: The lap belt lies snugly across the upper thighs
A properly fitting lap belt lies across the upper thighs, not the stomach.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: SCHOOL-AGE SAFETY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026