AlcoholEdu Answers 2011

1: It is illegal for individuals of the legal drinking age to operate a mot or vehicle at a BAC of: A 0.02% B 0.05% C 0.07% D 0.08%*********************************** 2: A

People can better monitor their drinks by: knowing how much alcohol is in each drink

B drinking from communal sources, such as a punch bowl C pouring the drink themselves D both a and c*********************************** 3: Which of the following has primary responsibility for eliminating alcoho l from the bloodstream? A liver*********************************** B stomach C pancreas D both a and b 4: Which of the following things are generally true about alcohol advertise ments: A they have no effect on how much alcohol is consumed********************* ************** B they target our expectations and perceptions about drinking C they accurately depict the negative effects from drinking too much D none of the above 5: A

A blackout is: more likely to be experienced when drinking quickly

B more likely to be experienced by women C more likely to be experienced when drinking too much D all of the above*********************************** 6: A

Key signs of an alcohol overdose include: being in a semiconscious state

B difficulty breathing C

both a and b*********************************** D neither a or b 7: ol: A

If a man and a woman who weigh the same consume the same amount of alcoh the man's BAC will likely be higher

B the woman s BAC will likely be higher*********************************** C their BAC levels would be the same D none of the above 8: A

People can help prevent their BACs from rising to dangerous levels by: avoiding drinking games

B avoiding eating before and during drinking C pacing their drinks to one or fewer per hour D both a and c*********************************** 9: To avoid a situation where someone is tempted to drive after drinking, y ou could: A call ahead for a taxi to pick up you or your friends B get a sober designated driver to drive everyone home C check to see if your school has a safe ride program D all of the above*********************************** 10: A

After just one or two drinks, people often report feeling in a "good mood"

B alcohol starts to affect the brain C both a and b*********************************** D neither a or b 11: A

Research shows that the brain: has essentially finished developing by the onset of puberty

B has essentially finished developing by 18 years of age C continues to develop until people are in their mid-20's***************** ****************** D continues to develop until people are in their mid-30's 12: A

"BAC" stands for: body alcohol calculator

B blood alcohol concentration C body alcohol concentration*********************************** D blood alcohol calculator 13: A

"DUI" stands for: driving under inebriation

B driving using intoxicants C driving under the influence*********************************** D none of the above 14: Which part(s) of the brain, when impaired by alcohol, play an important role in learning: A cerebellum B hippocampus*********************************** C hypothalamus D all of the above 15: A

Which of the following decreases the chances of an alcohol overdose: eating after drinking

B keeping one's BAC in a safer range (well below 0.04%) C drinking coffee D all of the above*********************************** 16: A

Which of the following activities can cause your BAC to rise quickly: playing drinking games

B drinking shots C chugging D all of the above*********************************** 17: A

Someone who wants to pace their drinking could try: taking small sips to drink more slowly

B alternating non-alcohol drinks and alcohol drinks C both a and b*********************************** D neither a or b 18: A

The "rate of absorption" has to do with:

how quickly alcohol is absorbed into bodily tissues B how quickly alcohol is processed by the kidneys C how quickly alcohol enters the bloodstream****************************** ***** D both a and c 19: A

Which of the following can be affected by alcohol consumption? memory

B judgment C attention D all of the above*********************************** 20: A

Which of the following is true about drinking and driving: as long as someone is under the legal alcohol limit, it is safe to drive

B if under 21, it is illegal to drive with any measurable amount of alcoho l in one s blood system*********************************** C it takes at least 2 drinks before driving is impaired D both b and c 21: A

It's possible to drink too much and: impair the nerve signals that control breathing

B impair vital reflexes that control gagging C suffer alcohol poisoning D all of the above*********************************** 22: A

Each standard size drink always contains: the same amount of calories

B the same volume of liquid C the same amount of alcohol*********************************** D both b and c 23: A

A person's BAC will go down if they: drink coffee

B take a cold shower C vomit D none of the above***********************************

24: A

If you don't know how much alcohol is in a drink, you can: ask the person who poured it

B throw it out*********************************** C both a and b D neither a or b 25: A

Which of the following perceptions influence why and how people drink: how we think others feel about drinking

B how often we think others are drinking C what we think we will or won't get from drinking D all of the above*********************************** 26: It is estimated that it could take up to ____ for your body to get rid o f the alcohol in one standard drink. A 30 minutes B 45 minutes C 1.5 hours D 2 hours*********************************** 27: A

After people have been drinking:

they will have a harder time making safe decisions about not drinking an d driving B they will have a harder time reacting to hazards on the road C both a and b*********************************** D neither a or b 28: A

Which of the following statements is true based on recent research: many students support stricter alcohol policies

B many students report being negatively affected by other students' drinki ng C many college students don't drink in high-risk ways D all of the above*********************************** 29: A

A standard drink is: 12-ounce beer

B 2 ounces of liquor C both a and b***********************************

D neither a and b 30: A

When faced with a friend who is trying to drive under the influence: make sure a sober driver follows your friend home

B listen to your friend if he or she says they are "okay" to drive C both a and b D neither a or b*********************************** 31: A

Which of the following statement(s) are always true about alcohol: the higher BAC rises, the harder it can be for people to control their a

ctions B the higher BAC rises, the greater the chance of feeling tired, depressed , or nauseous C alcohol has no effect on some people D both a and b*********************************** 32: A

A blackout: can occur at a BAC of 0.10-0.15%

B is when a person becomes unconscious from drinking too much alcohol C is caused by an impairment of the hippocampus D both a and c*********************************** 33: A

If someone is showing signs of an alcohol overdose, you should: not leave the person alone

B lay the person on his or her side C call for help right away D all of the above*********************************** 34: A

Alcohol can increase the chances of: contracting a sexually-transmitted disease

B having sex unwillingly or with an unwilling partner C damaging relationships D all of the above*********************************** 35: try: A

When trying to convince a friend not to drive after drinking, you should talking to your friend in private so he or she won't get embarrassed

B

telling your friend that you can't let anything bad happen to him or her C both a and b*********************************** D neither a or b 36: A

High-risk drinking is defined as: 5 or more drinks on an occasion for women

B 6 or more drinks on an occasion for men C both a and b D neither a or b*********************************** 37: A

Alcohol is: a drug***********************************

B an anti-depressant C a hallucinogen D all of the above 38: A

Which of the following is a key factor that influences BAC? mood

B body weight C gender D both b and c*********************************** 39: A

Alcohol can have a negative effect on academic performance because of: students being more likely to get behind in schoolwork

B missed classes C delayed or forgotten work D all of the above*********************************** 40: Someone might start to report feeling in a "good mood" at which of the f ollowing BAC levels: A 0.02%*********************************** B 0.10% C 0.15% D none of the above