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Which of the following are signs of an overdose? Select all that apply.
Deep snoring, gurgling or wheezing
Blue or grayish skin tint- usually the lips and fingertips darken first
Looking sleepy, nodding out, or losing consciousness
The person will NOT respond to stimulation
The person will respond to stimulation
Breathing is very slow and irregular, or has stopped
Slowed or slurred speech
Pale, clammy skin
Small constricted "pinpoint" pupils
Which of the following are factors that may contribute opioid overdose? Select all that apply.
Combination of opioid and other drugs or alcohol
Lower tolerance from lack of prior use
Lower tolerance after period of abstinence
Switching mode of administration (ex. changing from snorting to injecting)
Variation in strength and purity of the drug used
True or False: All signs of an opioid overdose must be present to administer naloxone.
True
False
You find a person is unresponsive. You pinch them and they are not breathing. What is the next step you should take?
Administer naloxone and call 911
Administer aftercare
Place the person in recovery position
While waiting for emergency medical services, administer rescue breathing or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
What is the first step in administering naloxone?
Hold the device with your thumb on the bottom of the plunger and two fingers on either side of the nozzle
Place the tip of the nozzle in one nostril until your fingers touch the bottom of their nose
Press the plunger firmly to place the full dose into their nose
If after 2 minutes the person is unresponsive, you can give a second dose in the alternate nostril using a new device
What key symptoms should you state while calling 911?
State that the person is not breathing
You do not need to provide symptoms to EMS
State that they are unresponsive
State you suspect a possible overdose
State their birthday
After placing the person on their back, placing your hand behind their neck and checking for airway obstructions, what is the next step in rescue breathing?
Place them in recovery position on their side
Place one hand on their forehead and pinch their nose, cover their mouth with yours and breathe out
Administer naloxone
Check is they are responsive by rubbing their sternum
When can you give a second dose of naloxone?
Directly after administering the first dose
After 2 minutes if the person is still unresponsive, in the alternate nostril
After 10 minutes if the person is still unresponsive, in the same nostril
True or False: When administering naloxone, you should place the person on their back.
True
False
True or False: Someone can overdose on naloxone.
True
False
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