You learned the rules for calling 911 today. You want to go home and practice. Is it okay to call 911?
No, you should never call 911 if it is not an emergency.
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Your mom fell at your home and told you to call an ambulance. Call 911 or not?
Call 911
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What are 3 reasons you should call 911?
Stop a crime, report a fire, save a life
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What is a sure sign of frostbite?
Grayish-white patches on the skin
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You were at the movie theater and a man standing next to you in line just passed out. You check to see if he has a pulse and he does. You begin to do CPR. Is this the correct action? Why or why not?
No. You should only do CPR if the person has no pulse or is not breathing because it can damage their lungs or heart.
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You cut your finger while making lunch and you are home alone. It is bleeding but is only slightly bigger than a papercut. Call 911 or not?
No, you should clean it with soap and water and put a band-aid and ointment on it. You can call your mom or dad to get help. If it doesn't stop bleeding, you may need to go to a doctor, but you do not need to call 911.
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Your brother got a bee sting. Call 911 or not?
Don't call 911
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What information is important to give to the 911 operator when you call 911 in an emergency?
Explain your emergency
Give the address of where the emergency is happening
Tell the operator your name
Answer any other questions they have
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How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
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Your family member just started having a seizure. What is one action you can take to help them?
Lay them on their side
Call 911
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You wake up in the middle of the night and smell smoke. Call 911 or not?
Yes, there is probably a fire somewhere if you are smelling smoke. You should leave the house BEFORE calling 911 though to make sure you are safe.
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Your dog threw up in the house and seems sick. Call 911 or not?
Don't call 911
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If you accidentally call 911, what should you do?
Do not just hang up! Explain that it was an accident and you did not mean to call. If you hang up, they are required to call back and that wastes important time that they could be helping someone else.
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Should you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a chocking victim who is coughing?
No. The Heimlich Maneuver should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
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You are with your friend/family member and you both notice that someone is laying on the ground unconscious. You go to check on the individual and discover that she has no pulse and isn't breathing. Your friend/family member starts CPR. What should you do?
Call 911.
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You come home and realize your dog is missing. You notice the front door got left open. Call 911 or not?
No. While this seems like an emergency to you, it is not an emergency that 911 could help with.
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You are home alone and need a ride to school. Call 911 or not?
Don't call 911.
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If you do not know the address of your location when you call 911, what should you do?
Give street names, landmarks, and other descriptions to the operator.
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Name at least 4 things you should have in a first aid kit.
You were at out with your mom and she passed out. You know there is a hospital only 5 minutes away, so you are going to drive (you have your license) her to the hospital. Is this the best choice?
No, you should call 911. Not every hospital has the necessary equipment and services for each patient's needs. Call 911 and they will tell you whether they will send an ambulance or what hospital you should go to.
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You and your sister were playing and she fell. She can't stand up and her leg looks really bad (big bump sticking out). Call 911 or not?
Yes, it seems she has a broken bone.
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Your sister hit her head when she fell off the swing set at your house. Her head is cut open and won't stop bleeding. You two are the only ones home. Call 911 or not?
Call 911.
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True or False: 911 operators are only available to take your call during the day. They do not work during the night, so if you have an emergency in the night, wait until the morning to call.
False
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What do you do for a first degree burn and some second degree burns?
Submerge affected area of skin in cool water to alleviate pain.