08-15 Nalaxone Flashcards
_____________________ members with access Nalaxone will adhere to this procedure
a) all
b) designated courts services
c) designated uniformed
d) supervisory
b) designated courts services
Fentanyl is a power synthetic opioid that is highly tox and potentially lethal in __________
a) power form
b) any amount
c) small doses
d) none of the above
c) small doses
Each naloxone spray kit contains __ doses of nasal spray
a) 3
b) 2
c) 4
d) 6
b) 2
Nalaxone nasal spray requires storage protection from extreme temperature changes. It must be store between ____ and ____ with brief excursion’s permitted between 4-40 degrees Celsius.
a) 15-25
b) 10-15
c) 1-10
d) 0-20
a) 15-25
Section 27 of _____________________ states that controlled medical acts, such as administering naloxone to a person experiencing an opioid overdose, may be performed by persons who are not physicians if a physician as delegated authority to them
a) The Criminal Code
b) The Occupational Health and Safety Act
c) The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
d) The Regulated Health Professionals Act
d) The Regulated Health Professionals Act
The Service has obtained a medical delegation from a physician in order for designated members to be able to administer nalaxone to members of the public experiencing overdose. The medical delegation stipulates that all members shall
a) carry naxlaone nasal spray kits with them at all times
b) have taken the course specific to administering nalaxone nasal spray
c) be a uniform member of the service
d) maintain a Standard 1st Aid Certification
d) maintain a Standard 1st Aid Certification
The SIU shall attend any incident where a police officer has administered a nalaxone nasal spray
True or False
False, in instances where police officers administered nalaxone, the SIU may require notification if the SIU established injury threshold is met
Members shall return their naxlaone kit to _______ in the event their Standard First Aid Certification expires
a) a pharmacy
b) the Toronto Police College
c) their Unit Commander
d) Fleet and Material Management
c) their Unit Commander
After administering Nalaxone to an overdose shall immediately notify a supervisor and complete an E-Report, including
a) Nalaxone Tracking text template
b) a use of force report
c) a detailed synopsis including other steps taken prior to administering nalaxone
d) none of the above
a) Nalaxone Tracking text template
If the SIU invoke their mandate where nalxone has been administered, the spray applicators should be photographed and disposed of in accordance with how all hazardous waste shall be handed
True or False
False, If the SIU invoke their mandate, the SIU shall collect all evidence. Members shall ensure that the Nalaxone Spray applicators, both used and unused are properly protected and preserved at the scene
When notified that nalaxone has been used on a service member who has been critically injured, the OIC shall notify:
a) the Unit Commander, the Chiefs Office
b) the Unit Commander, OIC - TPOC
c) the Unit Commander, the Chiefs Office, OIC - TPOC
d) b) the Unit Commander, OIC - TPOC, Medical Advisory Services
b) the Unit Commander, OIC - TPOC
Expired naxlone nasal spray kits are to be returned to
a) a pharmacy
b) the OIC
c) disposed of in the garbage
d) Fleet - Hanna
e) both a or d
e) both a or d
A critical injury to a member means an illness / injury of a serious nature that produces unconsciousness that is more then what medical professionals would consider to be a short and not concerning amount of time
True or False
False, A critical injury to a member means an illness / injury of a serious nature that
-Results in the death of a member
-Places life in significant jeopardy
-PRODUCES UNCONSCIOUSNESS
-Results in substantial blood loss
-Involves a fracture of arm or leg
-Involves amputation of arm, leg, hand or foot
-Consists of burns to a major portion of the body
-Causes the loss of sight in an eye
