AlcoholEdu

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

2:      People can better monitor their drinks by:
A
        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 alcohol 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 advertisements:
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 blackout is:
A
        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:      Key signs of an alcohol overdose include:
A
        being in a semiconscious state
B
        difficulty breathing
C
        both a and b***********************************
D
        neither a or b

7:      If a man and a woman who weigh the same consume the same amount of alcohol:
A
        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:      People can help prevent their BACs from rising to dangerous levels by:
A
        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, you 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:     After just one or two drinks,
A
        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:     Research shows that the brain:
A
        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:     "BAC" stands for:
A
        body alcohol calculator
B
        blood alcohol concentration
C
        body alcohol concentration***********************************
D
        blood alcohol calculator

13:     "DUI" stands for:
A
        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:     Which of the following decreases the chances of an alcohol overdose:
A
        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:     Which of the following activities can cause your BAC to rise quickly:
A
        playing drinking games
B
        drinking shots
C
        chugging
D
        all of the above***********************************

17:     Someone who wants to pace their drinking could try:
A
        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:     The "rate of absorption" has to do with:
A
        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:     Which of the following can be affected by alcohol consumption?
A
        memory
B
        judgment
C
        attention
D
        all of the above***********************************

20:     Which of the following is true about drinking and driving:
A
        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 alcohol in one�s blood system***********************************
C
        it takes at least 2 drinks before driving is impaired
D
        both b and c

21:     It's possible to drink too much and:
A
        impair the nerve signals that control breathing
B
        impair vital reflexes that control gagging
C
        suffer alcohol poisoning
D
        all of the above***********************************

22:     Each standard size drink always contains:
A
        the same amount of calories
B
        the same volume of liquid
C
        the same amount of alcohol***********************************
D
        both b and c

23:     A person's BAC will go down if they:
A
        drink coffee
B
        take a cold shower
C
        vomit
D
        none of the above***********************************

24:     If you don't know how much alcohol is in a drink, you can:
A
        ask the person who poured it
B
        throw it out***********************************
C
        both a and b
D
        neither a or b

25:     Which of the following perceptions influence why and how people drink:
A
        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 of the alcohol in one standard drink.
A
        30 minutes
B
        45 minutes
C
        1.5 hours
D
        2 hours***********************************

27:     After people have been drinking:
A
        they will have a harder time making safe decisions about not drinking and 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:     Which of the following statements is true based on recent research:
A
        many students support stricter alcohol policies
B
        many students report being negatively affected by other students' drinking
C
        many college students don't drink in high-risk ways
D
        all of the above***********************************

29:     A standard drink is:
A
        12-ounce beer
B
        2 ounces of liquor
C
        both a and b***********************************
D
        neither a and b

30:     When faced with a friend who is trying to drive under the influence:
A
        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:     Which of the following statement(s) are always true about alcohol:
A
        the higher BAC rises, the harder it can be for people to control their actions
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 blackout:
A
        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:     If someone is showing signs of an alcohol overdose, you should:
A
        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:     Alcohol can increase the chances of:
A
        contracting a sexually-transmitted disease
B
        having sex unwillingly or with an unwilling partner
C
        damaging relationships
D
        all of the above***********************************

35:     When trying to convince a friend not to drive after drinking, you should try:
A
        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:     High-risk drinking is defined as:
A
        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:     Alcohol is:
A
        a drug***********************************
B
        an anti-depressant
C
        a hallucinogen
D
        all of the above

38:     Which of the following is a key factor that influences BAC?
A
        mood
B
        body weight
C
        gender
D
        both b and c***********************************

39:     Alcohol can have a negative effect on academic performance because of:
A
        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 following BAC levels:
A
        0.02%***********************************
B
        0.10%
C
        0.15%
D
        none of the above