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- 1. Multiple Choice
The state in which a person’s ability to function mentally or physically is impaired is called
A hangover
A blackout
Intoxication
A coma
- 2. Multiple Choice
Another term for alcohol poisoning is
Hangover
Blackout
Intoxication
Overdose
- 3. Multiple Choice
For drivers over 21 years of age, DWI or DUI is defined as...
a BAC of 0.08 or higher
a BAC of 0.10 or higher
a BAC of 0.20 or higher
any level of alcohol in the blood
- 4. Multiple Choice
The functional unit of the nervous system is the...
Neuron
Brain
Reflex
Cerebrum
- 5. Multiple Choice
The brain and spinal cord make up the
Reflex pathway
Peripheral nervous system
Central nervous system
Fight-or-flight respose
- 6. Multiple Choice
Uncontrolled muscle spasms due to a flood of brain activity are called
Paralysis
A coma
Meningitis
A seizure
- 7. Multiple Choice
The victim of a vehicle accident cannot feel his or her legs. What type of injury is likely?
Spinal trauma
A coma
Meningitis
A seizure
- 8. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Alcohol is a drug.
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
Stiff consequences for breaking the rules is often referred to as a
Zero-tolerance policy
Suspension
Risk
Law
- 10. Multiple Choice
The legal age to use alcohol in the United States is
16
18
21
25
- 11. Multiple Choice
Alcohol abuse can cause scarring of the liver, which is called
Alcoholism
Detoxification
Cirrhosis
Addiciton
- 12. Multiple Choice
A person who has a physical craving or strong emotional need to use alcohol is showing signs of
Reverse tolerance
Tolerance
Rehabilitation
Addiction
- 13. Multiple Choice
An alcoholic that is recovering who has shakiness, irritability, rapid heartbeat, and sweating shows signs of
Withdrawal
Intoxication
Reverse tolerance
Cirrhosis
- 14. Multiple Choice
The structures responsible for carrying information all over your body are
Muscles
Neurons
Alveoli
Blood cells
- 15. Multiple Choice
Donnie suffered a head injury, was unconscious, and is now sleepy and dizzy. He likely...
is intoxicated
has a concussion
is having a seizure
has meningitis
- 16. Multiple Choice
A quick, automatic response to something in the environment is called
A synapse
A seizure
A reflex
A refusal skill
- 17. Multiple Choice
A person who wakes up after a night of drinking and feels nauseous with a headache probably
has a hangover
has cirrhosis
is having a blackout
has a concussion
- 18. Multiple Choice
The level of alcohol in the blood is referred to as
Intoxication
A hangover
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Blood pressure
- 19. Multiple Choice
The first step in an alcoholic’s recovery is...
Detoxification
Rehabilitation
Withdrawal
Acknowledging the problem
- 20. Multiple Choice
__________ is when the brain develops a chemical need for a substance.
Intoxication
Withdrawal
Detoxification
Dependence
- 21. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Drinking on an empty stomach can increase blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
True
False
- 22. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Alcohol decreases a person’s reaction time.
True
False
- 23. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Teens who use alcohol have a higher risk of having problems with alcohol later.
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Never get into a car with someone who has been drinking.
True
False
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the body?
Reduced ability to judge distances
Heightened motor skills
Slow reflexes
Reduced concentration
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about alcohol's effect on the liver?
Alcohol does not affect the liver
Liver produces acid with alcohol, causing nausea/vomiting
Alcohol causes you to urinate more, making you dehydrated
Toxins and fats are released in the liver, causing scarring
- 27. Multiple Choice
When a person is dependent on alcohol, they...
have a nervous system disorder
are intoxicated
have fetal alcohol syndrome
are an alcoholic
- 28. Multiple Choice
Drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting is called
Binge drinking
Alcoholism
Alcohol poisoning
Moderate drinking
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a quality of someone born with fetal alcohol syndrome?
Heart, liver or kidney defects
Difficulties learning
Vision and hearing problems
All the above
- 30. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: BAC is measured to determine whether someone is driving while intoxicated.
True
False
- 31. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Impaired coordination is a short-term effect of drinking alcohol.
True
False
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