What constitutes a medical emergency?

A medical emergency is defined as a situation in which immediate intervention is necessary to prevent serious harm or even death. This often includes conditions that are life-threatening or may lead to significant physical impairment, often referred to as "life or limb threatening."

In the context of the options provided, when a condition is classified as life or limb threatening, it indicates that urgent medical attention is required. This could encompass a heart attack, severe bleeding, stroke, or other critical situations that require rapid response to stabilize the patient and prevent further harm.

The other options do not represent medical emergencies because they describe situations that are relatively stable or do not necessarily require immediate intervention. For example, a victim whose condition is stable or breathing normally does not have an urgent need for medical assistance, as these indicators suggest that their health is currently not at risk. Feeling faint may be concerning, but it does not inherently constitute a medical emergency unless accompanied by more severe symptoms or indicators of a critical condition.