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
put the victim in the recovery position
give naloxone per local protocol
begin chest compressions
give 1 rescue breath every 6 seconds

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 antidote. The recovery position is for unresponsive but breathing normally victims. Chest compressions are for cardiac arrest (no pulse). Giving 1 rescue breath every 6 seconds is for rescue breathing in cases of no or inadequate breathing but with a pulse, but in opioid overdose, naloxone is the key intervention as it reverses the effects of opioids.

Answer:

Give naloxone per local protocol