Deck 15: Drug and Alcohol Emergencies

Question 1

Which of the following would you not do if you suspect an unresponsive victim might be experiencing a drug or alcohol emergency?

A) inspect the area for evidence of alcohol/drugs
B) check the victim's mouth for signs of partially dissolved pills
C) smell the victim's breath for traces of alcohol
D) watch the victim walk down the street

Answer 1

watch the victim walk down the street

Question 2

Which of the following signs and symptoms of a drug- or alcohol-related emergency would indicate a life-threatening emergency?

A) conscious and alert
B) vomiting while not fully responsive
C) normal body temperature
D) normal pulse rate

Answer 2

vomiting while not fully responsive

Question 3

An abnormal or irregular pulse slower than ________ beats per minute indicates potential danger for the victim.

A) 60
B) 70
C) 80
D) 90

Answer 3

60

Question 4

Alcohol is completely absorbed from the stomach and intestinal tract within:

A) one hour.
B) two hours.
C) three hours.
D) four hours.

Question 5

There are four general stages of alcohol withdrawal. Major seizures occurring within 48 hours characterize which stage?

A) stage one
B) stage two
C) stage three
D) stage four

Question 6

Which of the following characterize stage two signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

A) nausea, insomnia, sweating, and tremors
B) major seizures
C) delirium tremens
D) vomiting, illusion, or hallucinations

Question 7

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of delirium tremens?

A) loss of memory
B) seizures
C) nausea
D) dilated pupils

Question 8

A victim who responds appropriately to verbal or noxious stimuli but will fall asleep when the stimuli is removed, falls into which category of responsiveness?

A) awake
B) responsive verbally or to pain
C) unresponsive
D) stage one

Question 9

When obtaining a history of a victim of a drug-/alcohol-related emergency, which of the following information is the least important?

A) what was taken
B) when was it taken
C) age and weight of the victim
D) how much was taken

Question 10

Which of the following is not a sign that immediate medical attention is needed for a drug/alcohol problem?

A) disturbances of vision
B) grand mal seizures
C) nervous system depression
D) awake and alert

Question 11

Which of the following is not a goal of First Aider crisis intervention when managing a drug/alcohol crisis?

A) to create trust
B) to lower anxiety
C) to provide counseling
D) to establish rapport

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the general guidelines for managing a drug/alcohol crisis?

A) establish a close relationship
B) provide a reality base
C) encourage communication
D) foster confidence

Question 13

The primary first aid concern in acute intoxication is:

A) maintaining an airway.
B) preventing further injury.
C) maintaining responsiveness.
D) activating the EMS system.

Question 14

Regarding violent drug/alcohol victims, be alert to the signals of danger or violence and take evasive action. This includes:

A) standing your ground.
B) leaving the scene.
C) shouting back at the victim.
D) restraining the victim with force.

Question 15

What is the preferred method for handling "bad trips"?

A) isolation
B) restraint
C) the talk-down technique
D) professional counseling

Question 16

Which of the following would be part of providing appropriate nonverbal support when managing a drug/alcohol crisis?

A) using the victim's name
B) asking clear, simple questions
C) maintaining eye contact
D) responding to feelings

Question 17

Which of the following would not be appropriate when handling a victim of overdose?

A) maintaining proper body temperature
B) establishing a clear airway
C) telling them they are stupid
D) reducing stimuli

Question 18

You should not use ________ when handling a victim who has used PCP.

A) the talk-down technique
B) artificial ventilation
C) direct eye contact
D) physical restraint

Question 19

The "talk-down technique" used to handle victims having bad trips includes:

A) reassuring the victim that the trip can reoccur.
B) lying to the victim in order for him/her to accept your help.
C) helping the victim verbalize what is happening.
D) telling the victim he/she is mentally ill.

Question 20

To prevent a victim from becoming violent, you should:

A) not invade the victim's personal space.
B) block the door to prevent the victim's escape.
C) shout at the victim to chill out.
D) leave potential weapons in the victim's view.

Question 21

General guidelines for managing a drug/alcohol crisis include:

A) ensuring your own personal safety.
B) feeding into the victim's fantasy.
C) never maintaining eye contact.
D) discouraging the victim from talking about the crisis.

Question 22

Which of the following is a legal but abused narcotic pain reliever?

A) heroin
B) oxycontin
C) Ritalin
D) Xanax

Question 23

Which of the following is not True about the drug PCP?

A) causes severe hallucinations
B) causes violent outbursts
C) is known as "Special K"
D) causes extreme agitation

Question 24

Which of the following is not True about "roofies" (Rohypnol)?

A) They are one of the "club drugs."
B) They are known as a "date rape drug."
C) They cause sedation and amnesia.
D) They cause recurring "bad trips."

Question 25

Which of the following is a drug that can cause a rapid and dangerous rise in pulse and blood pressure and lead to seizures, stroke, and death?

A) PCP
B) cocaine
C) aspirin
D) ketamine

Question 26

When handling victims of possible drug overdose, what is your first priority?

A) provide "talk-down"
B) ensure your personal safety
C) monitor airway
D) check for concealed weapons

Question 27

Which of the following is the best indication that a violent drug victim is about to lose control?

A) eyes fixated open with a blank stare
B) unresponsiveness to pain
C) excessive sweating and agitation
D) sobbing uncontrollably

Question 28

Because heroin is a depressant, the victim's ________ will probably be decreased.

A) pain
B) breathing
C) blood pressure
D) risk of injury

Question 29

Drug abusers are more prone to certain injuries, illnesses, and infectious diseases.

Question 30

It is difficult to assess drug or alcohol emergencies properly because drugs and alcohol produce signs that mimic a number of system disorders and diseases.

Question 31

You can safely assume that if a person is in a stupor or has slurred speech, he is a victim of drug overdose.

Question 32

A musky, fruity, acetone odor on the breath is a sign of alcohol intoxication.

Question 33

Acute alcohol intoxication has many of the same signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Question 34

Acute alcohol intoxication often mimics hypoglycemia so you should always suspect diabetes and give the victim sugar if in doubt.

Question 35

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is dose dependent; the more the alcoholic was drinking, the more severe the syndrome will be.

Question 36

A single episode of DTs lasts between one and three hours; multiple episodes can last as long as a week.

Question 37

If a victim of drug overdose seems to be hyperventilating, have the victim breathe into a paper bag.

Question 38

Never repeat or confirm what the victim says during the "talk-down"
technique because it can make the victim even angrier.

Question 39

The "talk-down"
technique is the preferred method for handling bad drug trips.

Question 40

Oxycontin is an illegal narcotic pain reliever.

Question 41

As a stimulant, heroin can cause the user to stop breathing.

Question 42

Rohypnal can cause sedation and amnesia.

Question 43

Methamphetamines are produced in illegal clandestine drug labs.

Question 44

Ritalin is a drug used to treat attention deficit disorder and is used as a street drug as well.

Question 45

Heroin is one of the most potent stimulants of the street drugs.

Question 46

GHB is one of the "club drugs"
that is found in liquid form and added to drinks.