You Are an EMT and Arrive at the Scene of an Opioid

question 38

Multiple Choice

You are an EMT and arrive at the scene of an opioid overdose.The overdose victim is breathing extremely slowly and shallowly.When you arrive at the ER,you report that the medical team should watch out for signs of

• A)metabolic acidosis.
• B)respiratory acidosis.
• C)metabolic alkalosis.
• D)respiratory alkalosis.

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Definitions:

Chyme

Thick, semiliquid food material that passes from the stomach to the small intestine.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound commonly known as baking soda, used in baking, cleaning, and as an antacid.

Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react quantitatively, producing water and a salt, effectively nullifying extreme pH levels.

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin that is essential for DNA synthesis and repair, and is crucial during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the embryo.