Recognizing Emergencies Quiz

What should you do if you recognize that an emergency exists?

• Call a friend for advice

• Wait for someone else to call for help

• Call 911, give care until help arrives, stay calm

• Leave the area immediately

Which of the following is NOT a sign that an emergency might exist?

• A stopped vehicle

• Unconsciousness

• A loud party

• Strong odors

What might a stopped vehicle indicate in the context of recognizing an emergency?

• A car accident

• A flat tire

• A driver taking a break

• A vehicle being parked

What could unusual noises such as hissing sounds suggest?

• A gas leak or explosion

• Music from a nearby event

• Traffic noise

• People talking

What might strong odors indicate in an emergency situation?

• Freshly cut grass

• Gas leak

• Food being cooked

• Flowers in bloom

What is one of the barriers to taking action in an emergency situation according to the learning material?

• Certainty about the injured person's condition

• Presence of other people

• Confidence in personal medical knowledge

• Lack of bystanders

Which of the following is a reason someone might hesitate to help in an emergency situation?

• They are confident in their ability to assist

• They have a fear of catching a disease

• They have called 9-1-1 too early before

• They know the type of injury or illness

When might a person be unsure about calling 9-1-1 in an emergency?

• When they are trained in first aid

• When the situation is not serious

• When they are sure of the type of emergency

• When they are unsure of when to call 9-1-1

According to Good Samaritan Laws, how should you act to be covered under these laws?

• With deliberate negligence

• In bad faith

• In good faith and not recklessly

• Outside the scope of your training

Under Good Samaritan Laws, what should you NOT do after starting to give care?

• Continue to give care

• Abandon the person

• Call for help

• Ensure the person's safety