DH205 - NARCAN QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
SOLUTIONS ( MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100% CORRECT!!
narcan nasal spray in an emergency treatment for a known or suspected:
Correct Answers opioid overdose - appropriate use can help reverse
overdose
narcan spray is not a substitue for: Correct Answers emergency medical
care - must be aware of important safety information concerning its use
if you encounter someone who is unresponsive and you suspect an
overdose, what do you do first? Correct Answers shake their shoulders,
shout their name, and ask if theyre okay - then check for signs of an
overdose
what is the first step in the process of possible narcan administration?
Correct Answers identify overdose/check for response
what are signs of an overdose? Correct Answers -unresponsive to touch
or voice
-breathing is slow, uneven, or has stopped
-snoring, gasping, or gurgling sounds
-fingernails or lips are blue or purple
what is the second step in the process of possible narcan administration?
Correct Answers give narcan nasal spray
, you should administer narcan nasal spray: Correct Answers ASAP if
someone is unresponsive and opioid overdose is suspected
T/F
even when in doubt if someone has overdosed, you should still
administer narcan. Correct Answers true - prolonged respiratory
depression may result in damage to the CNS or death
how should you position the person before administering narcan?
Correct Answers lay the person on their back
once opening the narcan nasal spray package you should: Correct
Answers review the printed quick start guide inside the package
how should you hold the narcan nasal spray? (where should fingers be
placed?) Correct Answers hold the narcan nasal spray with your thumb
on the bottom of the plunger and your first and middle fingers on either
side of the nozzle
T/F
you should press the plunger to test and prime the device Correct
Answers FALSE
why do you not test or prime the device? Correct Answers you may
waste all or part of the dose of medication
SOLUTIONS ( MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100% CORRECT!!
narcan nasal spray in an emergency treatment for a known or suspected:
Correct Answers opioid overdose - appropriate use can help reverse
overdose
narcan spray is not a substitue for: Correct Answers emergency medical
care - must be aware of important safety information concerning its use
if you encounter someone who is unresponsive and you suspect an
overdose, what do you do first? Correct Answers shake their shoulders,
shout their name, and ask if theyre okay - then check for signs of an
overdose
what is the first step in the process of possible narcan administration?
Correct Answers identify overdose/check for response
what are signs of an overdose? Correct Answers -unresponsive to touch
or voice
-breathing is slow, uneven, or has stopped
-snoring, gasping, or gurgling sounds
-fingernails or lips are blue or purple
what is the second step in the process of possible narcan administration?
Correct Answers give narcan nasal spray
, you should administer narcan nasal spray: Correct Answers ASAP if
someone is unresponsive and opioid overdose is suspected
T/F
even when in doubt if someone has overdosed, you should still
administer narcan. Correct Answers true - prolonged respiratory
depression may result in damage to the CNS or death
how should you position the person before administering narcan?
Correct Answers lay the person on their back
once opening the narcan nasal spray package you should: Correct
Answers review the printed quick start guide inside the package
how should you hold the narcan nasal spray? (where should fingers be
placed?) Correct Answers hold the narcan nasal spray with your thumb
on the bottom of the plunger and your first and middle fingers on either
side of the nozzle
T/F
you should press the plunger to test and prime the device Correct
Answers FALSE
why do you not test or prime the device? Correct Answers you may
waste all or part of the dose of medication
