QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Unusual noises.
Answer: Screaming, moaning, yelling or calling for help; breaking
glass, crashing metal or screeching tires; a change in the sound(s)
made by machinery or equipment.
◉ Unusual sights.
Answer: A stopped vehicle on the roadside or a car that has run off
the road; downed electrical wires; a person lying motionless.
◉ Unusual odors.
Answer: Odors that are stronger than usual; unrecognizable odors;
inappropriate odors.
◉ Unusual appearance or behavior.
Answer: Unconsciousness; confusion, drowsiness or unusual
behavior; trouble breathing.
◉ Deciding to Act and Overcoming Barriers.
, Answer: The reactions of people during an emergency vary;
knowing what to do in an emergency can instill confidence.
◉ Fear of Catching a Disease.
Answer: Many people worry about the possibility of being infected
with a disease while giving care; it is extremely unlikely that you will
catch a disease this way.
◉ Fear of Being Sued.
Answer: Sometimes people worry that they might be sued for giving
care.
◉ When to call 9-1-1.
Answer: Call when unsure if the situation is a real emergency to
avoid wasting EMS personnel's time.
◉ Activating the EMS System.
Answer: Call 9-1-1 early to get EMS Personnel to the scene sooner.
◉ Giving Care Until Help Arrives.
Answer: Give care until you see signs of life, another responder takes
over, you are too exhausted, the scene is unsafe, or the person asks
you to stop.