Question

1. when should you call 911 during an emergency?

after providing first aid.
only if the person asks you to.
if you are unsure whether it’s an emergency.
when the situation involves a life - threatening condition.

1. what information should you provide when calling 911?

the victim’s medical history.
your opinion on the situation.
the exact location of the emergency.
how long you think help will take to arrive.

1. which of the following is an example of providing \care\?

telling bystanders to call 911.
waiting for professionals to arrive.
performing cpr on an unresponsive person.
observing the scene without intervening.

Explanation:

Question 4

• For "After providing first aid": In an emergency, calling 911 should be prioritized if the situation is life - threatening, not waiting to provide first aid first. So this is incorrect.
• For "Only if the person asks you to": In a life - threatening emergency, the person may be unable to ask, and we should call 911 without waiting for their request. So this is incorrect.
• For "If you are unsure whether it’s an emergency": It's better to err on the side of caution, but the most appropriate time is when there is a life - threatening condition. So this is not the best option.
• For "When the situation involves a life - threatening condition": 911 is for emergencies, especially those that threaten life, like cardiac arrest, severe bleeding etc. This is the correct time to call.

• For "The victim’s medical history": 911 responders don't need the victim's medical history immediately. The location is more crucial. So this is incorrect.
• For "Your opinion on the situation": Your opinion is not relevant information for 911. They need factual information like location. So this is incorrect.
• For "The exact location of the emergency": The exact location is vital for 911 responders to reach the scene quickly. This is the key information to provide.
• For "How long you think help will take to arrive": You are not in a position to estimate this, and it's not important information to provide. So this is incorrect.

• For "Telling bystanders to call 911": This is part of getting help, but not providing "care" to the victim. So this is incorrect.
• For "Waiting for professionals to arrive": Just waiting is not providing care. Care involves taking action to help the victim. So this is incorrect.
• For "Performing CPR on an unresponsive person": CPR is a form of care (first aid) provided to an unresponsive person to potentially save their life. This is an example of providing care.
• For "Observing the scene without intervening": Not intervening means not providing care. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

D. When the situation involves a life - threatening condition.

Question 5