Question

you suspect an opioid - associated life - threatening emergency. the victim is unresponsive with slow and shallow breaths but has a pulse. what is the next action you should take?
choose the correct answer
begin chest compressions
give 1 rescue breath every 6 seconds
put the victim in the recovery position
give naloxone per local protocol

Explanation:

When dealing with an opioid - associated life - threatening emergency where the victim is unresponsive with slow and shallow breaths but has a pulse, naloxone is the appropriate treatment as it can reverse the effects of opioids. Chest compressions are for cardiac arrest (no pulse). Rescue breaths are for certain breathing emergencies but not the first - line for opioid overdose with a pulse. The recovery position is for unresponsive but breathing normally victims.

Answer:

Give naloxone per local protocol