alcohol quiz

Question 1

Alcoholism:

Answer 1

Dependency on alcohol

Question 2

Blackout:

Answer 2

Period of time a person can’t remember

Question 3

Cirrhosis:

Answer 3

Scarring of liver tissue

Question 4

BAC:

Answer 4

Amount of alcohol in blood

Question 5

Oxidation:

Answer 5

Alcohol is turned to CO2 and H2O (in liver)

Question 6

Depressant

Answer 6

Slows down Central Nervous System

Question 7

List four factors that impact BAC:

Answer 7

Body size, how much, how fast,tolerance, gender,food in stomach, mixing, mood

Question 8

List two ways that alcohol damages the body:

Answer 8

Can cause cirrhosis of the liver, impacts the brain

Question 9

Why does alcohol impact teens even more than adults?

Answer 9

Their brain isn’t fully developed

Question 10

What are two signs that a person has a problem with alcohol?

Answer 10

The are addicted, they binge drink, they mix alcohol and drugs, it interferes with their life

Question 11

What are two steps/strategies to making good decisions about alcohol?

Answer 11

Think about the pros and cons, think about the consequences, ask yourself if decision is safe

Question 12

What impairments make drinking and driving dangerous?

Answer 12

slowed reflexes, impaired vision, loss of coordination, brain

Question 13

What is the zero tolerance law?

Answer 13

If you are driving under 21 you aren’t allowed any BAC while driving

Question 14

What is the BAC for a DWI charge?

Answer 14

.08 and higher

Question 15

How do we know a website is reliable?

Answer 15

It is up to date, .org or.gov, expert author

Question 16

Fill in the blanks:

5oz. Wine =(——- oz. Beer) = (——– oz. Hard Liquor)

Answer 16

12 oz of beer and 1.5 oz hard liquor

Question 17

What are three ways to get help for an alcohol problem?

Answer 17

support group like AA(alcoholics anonymous), Alanon, Alateen, rehab, Ms. Geider, she is the student assistance counselor

Question 18

What is the most important message from the alcohol unit?

Answer 18

Don’t drink under 21, when over 21, drink responsibly, get help for an alcohol problem

Question 19

What should you do if someone overdoses on alcohol? List 2 actions to take

Answer 19

Put them on their side, call 911, stay with them, no food or drink

Question 20

Bonus:

What is the only way to sober up after drinking? (besides charcoal)

Answer 20

TIME!!!!!