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BLS Lesson 6: Opioid Overdose
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if a person overdoses on opioids but is still conscious and able to speak?✔✔ Encourage the person to stay calm and try to get them medical help as soon as possible.
How should you perform CPR on an opioid overdose victim who is not breathing?✔✔ Perform chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute and provide 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.
What is the role of bystanders during an opioid overdose emergency?✔✔ Bystanders should call 911 immediately, administer naloxone if available, and assist with CPR if needed.
How do opioids affect the brain's respiratory control center?✔✔ Opioids bind to receptors in the brain, depressing the respiratory control center, leading to slowed or halted breathing.
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If someone overdoses on opioids, what is a common sign that they are not getting enough oxygen?✔✔ The person's lips or fingernails may turn blue or purple due to lack of oxygen.
What should you do if the person overdosing on opioids is responsive but extremely drowsy?✔✔ Keep the person awake and talking while waiting for emergency medical assistance.
If you administer naloxone and the person wakes up but then falls back into unconsciousness, what should you do?✔✔ Administer a second dose of naloxone and continue monitoring the person’s breathing and responsiveness.
What is one of the major risks associated with opioid overdoses?✔✔ A lack of oxygen can cause brain damage or death if not treated quickly.
How do you know if CPR is effective during an opioid overdose?✔✔ Chest compressions should cause the chest to rise and fall, indicating that oxygen is being pumped to the heart and brain.
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