Question

identifying when to get help
petes parents are out of town, and he decides to throw a party. one of his friends brings alcohol without permission. pete does not notice how much his friend drinks, but as the evening progresses, pete finds his friend asleep on the couch.
when would pete need to call 911? check all that apply.
if his friend snores loudly
if his friend has slow or irregular breathing
if his friend is unable to wake up
if his friend is talking in his sleep
if his friend starts vomiting while unconscious

Explanation:

• Snoring loudly is a common occurrence and not an emergency that requires calling 911.
• Talking in sleep is also a normal phenomenon and not an emergency.
• Slow or irregular breathing can be a sign of a serious medical issue, especially in the context of alcohol consumption.
• If a person is unable to wake up, it could indicate a dangerous level of intoxication or other medical problems.
• Vomiting while unconscious is extremely dangerous as it can lead to choking.

Answer:

• B. if his friend has slow or irregular breathing
• C. if his friend is unable to wake up
• E. if his friend starts vomiting while unconscious