Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Practice Test

What happens when there is an interruption or break in a 911 trunk?

1. Service to the wrong location

2. Service disruption to the PSAP

3. Call transferred to another country

4. Call terminated immediately

The correct answer is: Service disruption to the PSAP

When there is an interruption or break in a 911 trunk, it affects the service provided to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The PSAP is the initial receiving facility for emergency calls, and any disruption to the trunk lines can hinder their ability to receive or respond to calls. This highlights the importance of reliable trunk lines, as they serve as the communication pathway between the caller and emergency responders. In this scenario, the malfunction of the trunk lines creates a direct impact on the PSAP’s operations, potentially delaying emergency response efforts. Other options, while they may seem plausible, do not accurately reflect the primary consequence of trunk interruptions. The focus is on the disruption of emergency services, making this choice the most relevant in this context.