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When to Call 9-1-1

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is a reason to call 9-1-1?

a)

To order food

b)

Severe burns (2nd and 3rd degree)

c)

To chat with the operator

d)

To ask about the weather.

2.

You should call 9-1-1 if someone is ______.

a)

Having a seizure that lasts over 5 minutes

b)

Watching TV

c)

Reading a book

d)

Sleeping

3.

What should you do if you witness someone faint/pass out?

a)

Ignore them

b)

Call 9-1-1

c)

Take a picture

d)

Walk away

4.

Which situation requires calling 9-1-1?

a)

A vehicle collision, especially if someone is injured

b)

A flat tire

c)

A missed appointment

d)

A late bus

5.

When is it appropriate to call 9-1-1?

a)

During a robbery

b)

To ask for the time

c)

To inquire about a movie

d)

To say hello.

6.

Call 9-1-1 if you notice ______.

a)

Heavy bleeding from any wound that will not stop with direct pressure

b)

A small paper cut

c)

A minor bruise

d)

A light scratch

7.

Which of the following is a medical emergency?

a)

Sudden blindness or vision changes

b)

A slight headache

c)

A small cut

d)

A bruise

8.

You should call 9-1-1 if someone is experiencing ______.

a)

Sudden intense severe pain

b)

A mild discomfort

c)

A small itch

d)

A light sneeze

9.

What information should you be ready to provide when calling 9-1-1?

a)

Your name

b)

The location of the emergency

c)

Your favorite color

d)

The weather outside

10.

Fill in the blank: The nature of the emergency, such as medical, fire, or crime, helps determine which _______ to send.

a)

Friend

b)

Responder

c)

Neighbor

d)

Teacher

11.

What should you do while waiting for first responders if a bleeding wound is evident?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Call a friend

c)

Apply direct pressure to the wound using cloth or bandages

d)

Run away

12.

What should you do if you need help but it is not an emergency?

a)

Call 9-1-1

b)

Contact your doctor or seek assistance at urgent care

c)

Ignore it

d)

Panic

13.

Fill in the blank: If you are deaf or hard of hearing, 9-1-1 centers in most counties are equipped with _______ devices.

a)

TTY

b)

Cooking

c)

Cleaning

d)

Gardening

14.

What should you do if you receive a 'bounce-back' message when texting 9-1-1?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Try calling 9-1-1 directly

c)

Call a friend

d)

Go to sleep.

15.

What should you do if you call 9-1-1 by mistake?

a)

Hang up immediately

b)

Stay on the line and explain everything is okay

c)

Call a friend

d)

Panic

16.

What should you do if you smell gas in your home?

a)

Light a match to see better

b)

Call 9-1-1 and evacuate the area

c)

Ignore it and continue your activities

d)

Open all windows and stay inside

17.

Which of the following situations warrants a call to 9-1-1?

a)

Someone is choking and cannot breathe

b)

Someone is having a mild headache

c)

Someone is feeling slightly tired

d)

Someone is watching a movie

18.

What is the first thing you should do if you witness a car accident?

a)

Ask bystanders what happened

b)

Call 9-1-1 and provide details of the accident

c)

Drive away quickly

d)

Take photos for social media