In the quick decision scenario, what action did the RA take when they found a resident injured?

• A. Called 911
• B. Called campus security
• C. Administered first aid
• D. Waited for supervisor

Answer: (A)

When someone is injured, the fastest way to get the right care on the scene is to summon professional medical help immediately. Calling 911 in this situation ensures that emergency medical services are dispatched right away, bringing trained responders and the necessary equipment to the location. The dispatcher can also gather vital information about the injury and guide the RA through essential steps while help is on the way.

RAs are trained to escalate emergencies promptly rather than wait for higher authority or for campus security to handle the situation. While campus security can assist and coordinate, they do not replace medical responders. Administering first aid is valuable and appropriate if you’re trained to do so, but it does not substitute for professional medical evaluation and transport. Delaying to wait for a supervisor would unnecessarily delay potentially life-saving care.