Emergency Response Procedures for Opioid Overdose Quiz

Test your understanding of emergency response procedures for opioid overdose with 15 questions covering signs, treatments, and prevention.

#1

What is the first step in responding to an opioid overdose?

Administering naloxone
Checking for responsiveness
Calling emergency services
Checking for breathing
#2

Which of the following is a common sign of an opioid overdose?

Increased heart rate
Dilated pupils
Confusion
Shallow breathing
#3

What is the most common route of opioid administration that leads to overdose?

Oral ingestion
Injection
Inhalation
Topical application
#4

What is one potential complication of administering naloxone to someone experiencing an opioid overdose?

Increased respiratory depression
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Nausea and vomiting
#5

Which of the following is a brand name for naloxone?

Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Narcan
Tylenol
#6

What should you do if you suspect someone is experiencing an opioid overdose?

Wait and see if they improve
Leave them alone
Immediately call emergency services
Offer them food and water
#7

Which medication is commonly used as an opioid antagonist to reverse an overdose?

Epinephrine
Naloxone
Atropine
Diazepam
#8

What is the recommended position for someone experiencing an opioid overdose?

Sitting upright
Lying flat on their back
On their side
Standing
#9

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of opioid overdose?

Unconsciousness
Slow or irregular heartbeat
Constricted pupils
Difficulty breathing
#10

Which of the following is a risk factor for opioid overdose?

Having a high tolerance to opioids
Using opioids exactly as prescribed by a doctor
Using opioids in combination with alcohol or other drugs
Being young and healthy
#11

What should you do after administering naloxone to someone experiencing an opioid overdose?

Wait for them to regain consciousness
Leave them alone
Monitor their breathing and continue support until emergency services arrive
Immediately leave and call emergency services
#12

What is one potential long-term consequence of repeated opioid overdoses?

Decreased tolerance to opioids
Improved respiratory function
Organ damage
Decreased risk of addiction
#13

In addition to naloxone administration, what other supportive measures can be provided to someone experiencing an opioid overdose?

Providing stimulant medications
Monitoring vital signs and providing oxygen if necessary
Administering sedative medications
Encouraging them to stand up and walk around
#14

What is the duration of action of naloxone?

5 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
#15

What is the first aid treatment for an opioid overdose if naloxone is unavailable?

Administering CPR
Forcing the person to drink water
Placing the person in a hot bath
Maintaining an open airway and calling emergency services

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