01
True or false
1 point
A person is difficult to wake and breathing abnormally, but their pupils do not look pinpoint. Is an opioid overdose still possible?
Free Practice Quiz Question List
7 Opioid Overdose and Emergency Response Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 7 Opioid Overdose and Emergency Response, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
You find an unresponsive person beside an unknown powder and a needle. What is the safest first action?
- A
Move the unknown powder aside so you can reach the person.
- B
Avoid handling the powder and call emergency services if the scene is unsafe.
- C
Pick up any needles and place them somewhere secure.
- D
Try to identify the substance before deciding whether to help.
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
Naloxone may be given as a nasal spray or as an .
04
Written response
1 point
What medication temporarily blocks opioid effects and can help restore breathing during an opioid overdose?
05
Choose one
1 point
A person is unresponsive but breathing. While emergency help is on the way, what should you do to help prevent choking?
- A
Leave them alone while they rest.
- B
Give them food or water.
- C
Place them on their side and continue monitoring them.
- D
Wait nearby without checking their breathing.
06
True or false
1 point
After receiving naloxone, a person who is dependent on opioids may experience withdrawal symptoms such as agitation or nausea.
- A
True
- B
False
07
Choose all
1 point
Which observations may indicate an opioid overdose? Select all that apply.
- A
The person is difficult or impossible to wake.
- B
The person has a mild headache but is alert and breathing normally.
- C
The person is making gurgling sounds.
- D
The person's body is limp.
- E
The person's skin looks pale, grayish, bluish, or clammy.
08
Choose one
1 point
You suspect an overdose, but you do not know what substance the person took. What should you do about emergency services?
- A
Give naloxone first and call only if the person does not wake up.
- B
Call 911, report the location and that the person is unresponsive and may be overdosing, then follow the dispatcher’s directions.
- C
Wait a few minutes to see whether the person’s breathing improves.
- D
Ask someone to identify the substance before contacting emergency services.
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
Alcohol, benzodiazepines, and other medicines can increase breathing suppression and overdose risk when combined with opioids.
10
Choose all
1 point
Which statements about when naloxone can help are correct? Select all that apply.
- A
It can help with overdose involving prescription opioids, heroin, or fentanyl.
- B
It works only if the exact opioid is identified first.
- C
It can be used when an overdose is suspected even if the exact substance is unknown.
- D
It generally reverses emergencies even when opioids are not involved.
11
Written response
1 point
A person suspected of overdose is not breathing normally. Name one method of breathing support mentioned in the emergency guidance.
12
Choose one
1 point
Someone taking an opioid medicine thinks their current plan is not working well. Which action follows the overdose-prevention guidance?
- A
Take an extra dose if the prescribed dose does not seem to work quickly.
- B
Change the timing of doses without consulting anyone if pain returns.
- C
Follow the prescription and consult the prescriber or pharmacist before changing the dose or how often it is taken.
- D
Take the medicine more often when feeling stressed.
13
Choose one
1 point
A person wakes up and seems better after naloxone. What is the best next step?
- A
Let them sleep; waking up means the emergency has passed.
- B
Keep them monitored and ensure they receive emergency medical assessment.
- C
Leave once they can speak, because naloxone lasts longer than opioids.
- D
Give them food and send them home if they feel better.
14
Open ended
1 point
A person is considering resuming an opioid dose they used before a long period of reduced or stopped use. Explain why this may be dangerous and what they should do about dose changes.
15
Choose one
1 point
A person is difficult to wake and is making slow, gurgling breaths. You do not know what they took. Which conclusion is most appropriate?
- A
The person is likely safe to leave alone because the substance is unknown.
- B
These signs may indicate an overdose; treat the situation as an emergency, even though the substance is unknown.
- C
Wait to see whether the person wakes up before calling for help.
- D
Pinpoint pupils must be present before an overdose is suspected.
16
Choose one
1 point
You suspect an overdose, but the substance involved is unknown. The person is unresponsive. What should you do about emergency services?
- A
Wait several minutes to see whether the person wakes up.
- B
Give naloxone first and call 911 only if it does not work.
- C
Call 911, report the person’s condition and location, and follow the dispatcher’s directions.
- D
Leave the person alone while looking for someone who knows what they took.
17
Choose one
1 point
A person you suspect is overdosing is breathing. While emergency help is on the way, what position should you place them in?
- A
Place them on their side and keep checking their breathing.
- B
Leave them flat on their back and leave to get help.
- C
Help them stand and walk around to stay awake.
- D
Give them food or drink while they rest.
18
Written response
1 point
After a period of reduced or stopped opioid use, what change can make a previously tolerated dose more dangerous?
19
Written response
1 point
Which medication class, besides alcohol, is specifically named in the guidance as increasing breathing suppression and overdose risk when combined with opioids? Enter the class name.
20
True or false
1 point
True or false: If a person does not respond to naloxone or continues to have breathing problems, another dose may be given after 2–3 minutes if available, while following the product directions and dispatcher guidance.
- A
True
- B
False
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