Should I Go to the ER Quiz
In 10 minutes, get a quick sense of whether your symptoms may need emergency care, prompt medical advice, or watchful waiting. Free, no sign-up, with 15 questions to help you decide what to do next.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Breathing, Chest & Circulation (BC&C)
Breathing, Chest & Circulation (BC&C)
Average
10.5
Normal range
8 — 12.9
min.
0
max.
15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Neurologic Warning Signs (NWS)
Neurologic Warning Signs (NWS)
Average
3.9
Normal range
1.7 — 6.1
min.
0
max.
15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Severe Illness, Injury & Immediate Safety (SII&IS)
Severe Illness, Injury & Immediate Safety (SII&IS)
Average
10.9
Normal range
8.2 — 13.6
min.
0
max.
15
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- 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.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Should I Go to the ER Quiz - Symptoms and Signs
Use this free, quick, no-sign-up self-check to consider whether symptoms may call for emergency care, prompt medical advice, or continued observation. This quiz is not a diagnosis, medical evaluation, or substitute for professional care; it cannot identify the cause of symptoms or rule out an emergency. Its bands are unvalidated reflective summaries, not clinical or legal cutoffs. Call emergency services for severe, rapidly worsening, or life-threatening symptoms. If you may faint, are severely impaired, or may be intoxicated, do not drive or operate machinery; ask for help or call an ambulance.
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