First Aid - Drug Overdose- Study #1

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Q1) Overdoses of drugs or chemicals can be either __?__ or __?__.

accidental or intentional

Q2) Illicit drugs, used to get high, may be taken in overdose amounts when a person's metabolism cannot detoxify the drug fast enough to avoid unintended side effects. True or False?

True

Q3) The higher the dose or the longer the exposure, the worse the poisoning and damage. True or False?

True

Q4) Purposeful overdoses are for a desired effect, either to get high or to harm oneself. True or False?

True: suicide attempt.

Q5) Agitated or violent people need physical restraint and sometimes sedating medications in the emergency department until the effects of the drugs wear off. As a first aider, wait until police appear before assisting, otherwise you may be harmed. True or False?

True

Q6) Even if their overdose seems trivial, take the person to the hospital. True or False?

True: they are at risk for eventually achieving a successful suicide.

Q7) If a drug overdose is discovered or suspected, and the person is unconscious, having convulsions, or is not breathing, call for emergency help immediately. Then __?__.

1) check for breathing, clear air passage.
2) if no pulse, commence CPR and rescue breathing.
3) if conscious place in recovery position.
4) monitor, until ambulance arrives.

Q8) Some signs of a drug overdose are __?__.

1) vomiting
2) restlessness
3) and lack of coordination

Q9) Do not give the victim salt water to drink, as it may be harmful. True or False?

True

Q10) If the victim is conscious, induce vomiting by placing your fingers down the victim's throat. True or False?

True (if unconscious...No!)