P.E. Test For Alcohol

Question 0

Effects of alcohol

Answer 0

Depressant and causes you central nervous system to slow down.
Initially you feel a buzz or energy from drinking, but overtime the TRUE effects of alcohol take over

Question 1

Ethanol

Answer 1

Type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, made of corn and grain, powerful drug, also used in rocket fuel, gasoline, and solvents.

Question 2

Intoxication

Answer 2

Physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol.
From inability to talk, slurred speech, to unconsciousness and death.

Question 3

Why teens drink

Answer 3

1. Escape pressure
2. stress
3. Peer pressure
4. Boredom
5. fit in
6. Confidence in social situations
7. get away with something they are not supposed to do.

Question 4

Drinking portrayed: what do we see in a commercial

Answer 4

1. Young, attractive, heathy people
2. Partly like atmosphere with upbeat music
3. Problem free drinking
4. Beauty of the outdoors
5. Verbal message that does not say anything about the risks associated with the product.

Question 5

Effects (facts) of advertisement

Answer 5

Advertises er send over 1 billion a year promoting
30 sec commercial in the Super Bowl is 4,000,000
5 million problem drinkers are between the ages of 14-17
100+ Americans use alcohol
In the us, one teenager dies from an alcohol related crash every 20 minutes.
Half all fatal car crashes use alcohol
Half boating crashes use alcohol
Alcoholics have a death rate 2.5 times higher then those of non- alcoholics
Small amount of alcohol reduce sense of taste, smell, vision
Decrease fear and increase taking risks

Question 6

Alcohol effects depends on peoples:

Answer 6

1. Gender
2. Size
3. Mount of alcohol/how quick you drank it
4. Whether the person has ate or is hydrated
5. tolerance

Question 7

Effects of alcohol

Answer 7

Vision
Speech
Blood flow to the skin increases, vessels dilate
Liver breaks down .5 to 1 ounces of alcohol per hour
Alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and small intestines, too much causes vomiting
Heart and blood pressure increase
Coordination is irradiated

Question 8

Effects on the brain

Answer 8

Reaches almost instantly: 
disorganized thought
Dulled memory
LAck of focus
LAck of connection
Poor decision making

Question 9

Liver

Answer 9

Breaks down (oxidizes) alcohol to water, CO2 & energy. 
Can only oxidize 1/3 to 1/2 ounces of alcohol per hour (less than the alcohol in a beer)

Question 10

Blood vessels

Answer 10

Blood vessels dilate (widen) causing increased blood flow and a feeling and warmth. This causing body temp to decrease.

Question 11

Blood vessels

Answer 11

Dilate(widen) amusing increased blood flow and a feeling of warmth. This cause body temp to decrease.

Question 12

Heart

Answer 12

Increases heart rate (immediately) and blood pressure

Increases risk of heart attack and stroke.

Question 13

Kidneys

Answer 13

Produce more ruin which is a factor in dehydration the day after heavy drinking.

Question 14

Stomach

Answer 14

Alcohol is not digested, it is immediately absorbed from the stomach into the blood.
Increased flow of gastric juices can lead to irritation and internal bleeding

Question 15

Long term effects

Answer 15

Potential brain damage and decrease in brain size(heavy drinking)
Loss of brain cells (moderate drinking)
Vitamin deficiencies
Inefficient immune system
Skin and stomach problems and loss of appetite
Permanent damage to liver and CNS
Cirrhosis of the liver (scaring)

Question 16

Tolerance

Answer 16

As one continues to drink it is necessary to drink more and more in order to produce the same effect

Question 17

Consequences of drinking of driving

Answer 17

Immediate confiscation of license
Arrested, a trip to jail, court appearance and a fine
Possible suspension of license 
Possible jail sentence
Cosy of bail
Higher insurance rates
Possible lawsuits
Impound fees for your car

Question 18

Combining medication and alcohol: multiplier effect

Answer 18

When alcohol is combined with drugs or medications

-very dangerous because the effects are unpredictable.

Question 19

Alcohol poisoning

Answer 19

Dangerous toxic conditions that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
Blood alcohol % is usually 3X to 4X legal limit of .08
Brains ability to control breathing an be interrupted, leading to death.
(Suddenly)

Question 20

Alcoholism

Answer 20

Physical and psychological dependence on the drug ethanol.(long)
-disease

Question 21

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Answer 21

A condition in which a fetus has been adversely affected mentally and physically by its mothers heavy alcohol use during pregnancy
Problem: low birth weight, low attention span, nervousness, hyperactivity, impaired speech, cleft palate, general weakness, slow body growth, facial abnormalities, poor coordination and heart defects.

Question 22

Stage 1

Answer 22

Abuse

• drink socially, to manage stress or to relax. Usually binge drinking occurs.
• drinker makes excuses and tolerance increases.

Question 23

Stage 2

Answer 23

Dependence

• person cannot stop drinking and is now physically defendant on the drug.
• drinker denies and tries to hide the problem.
• drinker is central even in the persons left, so performance on the job, at school, and at work decrease.

Question 24

Stage 3

Answer 24

Addiction:

• alcoholic becomes aggressive and is isolated from friends and family.
• malnutrition results because the driver overlooks nutritional needs.

Question 25

A. Off Campus Student Conduct – Use and/or Possession of Drugs and/or Alcohol:

Answer 25

Students known to have used illegal substances off campus will be referred to their school counselor and be required to undergo prescribed treatment. Students present, for an extended time, at an event where drugs or alcohol are being used may also be subject tothe policies of this handbook.

Question 26

B. Possession & Use of Drugs and/or Alcohol or Drug Paraphernalia:

Answer 26

Students in the possession of and / or under the influence of illicit drugs, controlled substances and/or alcohol on campus during the school day (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or at any
school-sponsored activities or events and/or willfully associating with such activity will incur the following consequences. A breathalyzer may be used upon reasonable suspicion of consumption or at the discretion of the administrators present. The minimum consequence may be: Level 4 Sanction, mandatory Drug/Alcohol Assessment, referral to school counselor, and any required treatment; law enforcement agencies will be notified.

Question 27

C. Sale of Illegal Drugs and/or Drug Paraphernalia:

Answer 27

Any use of the school, the immediate neighborhood, or the site of a school activity as a base to conduct sales and transference or distribution of controlled substances and/or drug paraphernalia on or off campus is not tolerated. Students who violate the school’s drug/alcohol policy by selling, offering to sell, arranging to sell or distribute illicit drugs to another Gonzaga Prep student, and / or purchasing or accepting controlled or counterfeit substances, prescription drugs or inhalants will be expelled. Law enforcement agencies will be notified.

Question 28

Cirrhosis

Answer 28

Scaring of the liver