First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
When should you call 9-1-1 for a seizure?
Call EMS for: seizure > 5 min, repeated seizures without recovery, first seizure, water/injury, pregnant/diabetic, breathing problems after.
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Question: When should you call 9-1-1 for a seizure?
Answer options:
- Never — seizures resolve on their own ✅ If it lasts longer than 5 minutes, repeats without recovery, occurs in water, or the person is injured/pregnant/diabetic
- Only if blood is visible
- Only if the person stops breathing for an hour
Correct answer: If it lasts longer than 5 minutes, repeats without recovery, occurs in water, or the person is injured/pregnant/diabetic
Explanation: Call EMS for: seizure > 5 min, repeated seizures without recovery, first seizure, water/injury, pregnant/diabetic, breathing problems after.
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