Should I Go to the ER Quiz

I have no new rash, swelling, itching, or breathing change after a possible exposure.

I have limited itching or a small localized rash, with no facial swelling or breathing problem.

I have widespread hives or increasing facial swelling, but no tongue or throat swelling and no breathing difficulty.

My tongue or throat is swelling, breathing or swallowing is difficult, my voice has changed, or I feel faint after an exposure.

There is no suspected excess dose, dangerous combination, toxic exposure, or concerning impairment.

I used the intended amount but have a mild, unexpected effect and remain fully alert with normal breathing.

An extra dose, unsafe combination, or toxic exposure may have occurred, but there are currently no severe symptoms.

There was an intentional or potentially large overdose, an unknown substance, dangerous fumes, or severe sleepiness, confusion, vomiting, seizure, collapse, or abnormal breathing.

I have no unusual abdominal or pelvic pain.

The discomfort is mild, brief, and not worsening, and I can drink fluids and move normally.

The pain is persistent or worsening, or comes with repeated vomiting, marked tenderness, or inability to keep fluids down.

The pain is sudden or unbearable, the abdomen is rigid or swollen, there is vomiting of blood or black stool, I am fainting, or pregnancy is possible with pain or bleeding.

There has been no seizure-like activity, unexplained loss of awareness, or uncontrolled shaking.

A person with a diagnosed seizure condition had a brief episode typical for them and has fully recovered according to their established plan.

There may have been a brief unusual staring, shaking, or awareness-loss episode, with full recovery and no injury.

It was a first seizure, lasted about five minutes or longer, repeated without recovery, caused injury or breathing trouble, or occurred during pregnancy.

My breathing feels normal for me at rest and with usual activity.

I become mildly winded more easily than usual, but can speak normally and improve with rest.

I am short of breath at rest or struggle to finish full sentences, though I remain alert and my color looks normal.

I am gasping, cannot speak normally, have blue or gray lips or skin, or feel close to collapsing.

I have no significant injury or unusual bleeding.

I have a minor injury or small wound, and bleeding stopped with basic first aid.

I have a painful or worsening injury, a deep wound, or bleeding that is difficult to control but is not spurting and has not caused faintness.

Bleeding is heavy or spurting, will not stop with firm pressure, or the injury involves major trauma, an amputation, exposed bone, loss of feeling, or signs of shock.

I have not had chest pain, pressure, squeezing, or unusual chest discomfort.

I had mild, brief discomfort that resolved, without breathlessness, sweating, weakness, or nausea.

I have new or recurring pressure, tightness, or discomfort lasting several minutes, without the other warning signs listed here.

I have chest pressure or pain with breathlessness, sweating, faintness, nausea, or pain spreading to my arm, jaw, back, or shoulder.

I have no new weakness, facial droop, speech change, or unusual loss of sensation.

I had brief pins and needles after leaning on a limb, and normal feeling returned when I changed position.

I have a new gradual or persistent sensory change without facial droop, one-sided weakness, or speech difficulty.

I suddenly developed facial droop, one-sided weakness or numbness, or trouble speaking or understanding, even if it began improving.

It feels usual for me, without unexplained pounding, racing, or irregular beats.

I noticed a brief flutter or racing sensation that stopped and caused no other symptoms.

My heartbeat remains unusually fast, slow, or irregular and I feel weak or unwell.

An unusual heartbeat is accompanied by chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting, or near-fainting.

I am not having thoughts of harming myself and can maintain my immediate safety.

I feel overwhelmed or emotionally distressed but am not thinking about harming myself.

I am having thoughts of self-harm or suicide but do not currently intend to act; I need prompt support and should not remain isolated with these thoughts.

I may act soon, have a plan or access to lethal means, recently attempted self-harm, or cannot keep myself safe right now.

Fully awake, behaving normally, and aware of who and where they are.

More tired or mentally foggy than usual, but answering normally and functioning independently.

Unusually drowsy or confused, but wakes and responds consistently when spoken to.

Cannot be awakened normally, is severely or suddenly confused, or is not responding appropriately.

I have no unusual headache.

It is mild, familiar, and improving without new neurologic symptoms.

It is new, severe, persistent, or steadily worsening, but did not peak suddenly and has none of the red flags listed here.

It reached extreme intensity suddenly, or comes with weakness, confusion, fainting, seizure, stiff neck and fever, vision loss, or a significant head injury.

I have not felt unusually lightheaded and have not fainted.

I briefly felt lightheaded, improved after sitting or lying down, and now feel normal.

I fainted briefly or keep becoming lightheaded, but I am currently awake, oriented, and breathing normally.

I fainted during exertion or with chest pain, breathlessness, severe bleeding, injury, or ongoing confusion.

No; my vision, walking, balance, and coordination are normal for me.

I had mild, brief dizziness that resolved completely without other symptoms.

I have persistent dizziness, unsteadiness, or a new visual disturbance, but can remain upright and communicate normally.

I suddenly cannot see normally, stand or walk safely, coordinate movement, or keep my balance, especially with weakness, speech change, or severe headache.

I have no fever or significant new signs of systemic illness.

I have a mild fever or illness symptoms, remain alert, can drink fluids, and am not rapidly worsening.

I have a persistent or high fever, worsening weakness, repeated vomiting, dehydration signs, or increasing redness, swelling, or pain.

I have fever or suspected infection with confusion, severe breathing trouble, a stiff neck, a purple or non-fading rash, fainting, very low urine output, or rapid deterioration.