Question

A person has fallen off a ladder at your place of work. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicate he will need immediate medical care? Check all that apply.

minor bruising

loss of consciousness

possible skull fracture

blood droplets on the knee

Answer 1

- Loss of consciousness — Yes (needs immediate medical care)
- Possible skull fracture — Yes (needs immediate medical care)

Minor bruising — No
Blood droplets on the knee — No

Brief rationale: loss of consciousness and suspected skull fracture suggest serious head/brain injury and require urgent assessment. Minor bruising or small drops of blood from a knee are not indicators for immediate emergency care (unless bleeding is heavy, there are other concerning signs, or the person’s condition changes).