Basic Life Support (BLS) Practice Exam

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What action should be taken if a patient vomits after administering naloxone?

Call for additional help
Suction the airway
Administer another dose of naloxone
Start CPR immediately

The correct answer is: Suction the airway

If a patient vomits after administering naloxone, the appropriate action is to suction the airway. This step is crucial because vomiting can lead to aspiration, which poses a significant risk of airway obstruction and respiratory complications. Suctioning the airway helps to clear any vomit that could block the airway, ensuring that the patient can breathe effectively and reducing the likelihood of choking or lung aspiration. While other actions like calling for additional help or administering another dose of naloxone may seem reasonable, they do not directly address the immediate respiratory risk created by vomiting. Starting CPR might be necessary if the patient shows no signs of circulation or continues to be unresponsive, but it would only be appropriate after ensuring that the airway is clear. Suctioning takes priority in this situation for the safety and stabilization of the patient.