Narcan Posttest
Narcan Posttest
1. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist which reverses the signs of overdose and restores breathing. It typically works in:
a. 2-3 minutes
b. 8-10 minutes
c. 30-90 minutes
5. Number the 5 steps below in the correct order for emergency treatment of a suspected opioid overdose.
____Call 911, state the person is not breathing, and acIvate EMS
____ Roll the person into recovery posiIon and monitor unIl EMS arrives
____ Report administraIon of naloxone to
____ Determine if the person is conscious or unresponsive – shake, shout, sternal rub
____ Simultaneously follow emergency response (CPR/ Rescue Breaths for an unresponsive vicIm and if suspected
overdose GIVE NALOXONE)
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