Intox Flashcards
Who makes the Intox EC/IR II?
Intoximeter
Where is intoximeter manufactured?
St. Louis, Missouri
Who issues a permit to run a Intox EC/IR II?
Department of Health and Human Services
Apermit is good for how long?
2 years
An applicant for a permit must do what four things?
- Demonstrate ability to perform chemical analysis accurately and reliable
- Explain method of operation (paragraph)
- Provide statement on application from applicant’s supervisor attesting good character
- Employed L E. Agency, FTA or Instructional staff, or a chemical analysis
How do you read .08?
8/100ths of 1 gram of alcohol for every 210 liters of breath
What are the three basic units of measurement?
Meter, Gram and Liter
What are the four types of alcohol?
Ethyl
Methyl
Isopropyl
Butyl
The Intox EC/IR II detects and measures what?
Alcohol
A deep lung sample is called what?
Alveolar
Name the three stages alcohol go through in the body.
Absorption
Distribution
Elimination
What is the phase where alcohol goes from the stomach to the small intestine?
Absorption
What is the phase where the alcohol is put in the blood and other tissue?
Distribution
What is the phase of breaking the alcohol down or excretion?
Elimination
What metabolizes 90-95% of the alcohol?
Liver
What are the five reasons a new observation period must be done?
Object in mouth Regurgitation or vomit Mouth alcohol on test ticket Range Exceeded Lose sight of the subject
What is the average rate of elimination of alcohol?
.0165 per hour
For a subject to be impaired, alcohol must be where?
In the Brain
What is appreciable impairment?
A noticable reduction to complete a task
What is the North Carolina test mode sequence?
D-A-A-A-B-A-B-A Diagnostic Check Air Blank/Purge Accuracy Check Air Blank/Purge Breath Test Air Blank/Purge Breath Test Air Blank/Purge
The proof of alcohol is twice the what?
Volume
What is used to clear the alcohol out of the test chamber?
Air Blank/Purge