How to Answer: Have you ever had to handle an emergency? If so, what happened and what action did you take?
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23. Have you ever had to handle an emergency? If so, what happened and what action did you take?
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"I took the two kids I was babysitting to the playground one day and the two-year-old fell from the playscape and landed on her arm. I immediately rushed to comfort her. I checked to make sure she was breathing and conscious, and I made sure she didn't hit her head. She was okay, but her arm did not look right. I called her parents and let them know I was taking her to the emergency room to get an x-ray. When I met the parents at the hospital, they were so grateful for the way I handled the situation. Luckily I haven't had to deal with an emergency since then, but now I know all of the proper procedures to follow if there were a medical emergency in the future."
In an emergency situation, the first thing to remember is to stay calm. If you can keep your emotions under control, you will be able to think clearly about the steps you need to take to navigate the situation. If it is a medical emergency, you always want to check to see if they are breathing and conscious. Always call 9-1-1 if the situation is beyond your expertise, like a head injury or a major wound.
Written by Elisabeth Walter
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"I took the two kids I was babysitting to the playground one day and the two-year-old fell from the playscape and landed on her arm. I immediately rushed to comfort her. I checked to make sure she was breathing and conscious, and I made sure she didn't hit her head. She was okay, but her arm did not look right. I called her parents and let them know I was taking her to the emergency room to get an x-ray. When I met the parents at the hospital, they were so grateful for the way I handled the situation. Luckily I haven't had to deal with an emergency since then, but now I know all of the proper procedures to follow if there were a medical emergency in the future."
Written by Elisabeth Walter
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