The state in which a person’s ability to function mentally or physically is impaired is called
A. a hangover.
B. a blackout.
C. intoxication.
D. a coma.
C. intoxication.
Another term for alcohol poisoning is
A. hangover.
B. blackout.
C. intoxication.
D. overdose.
D. overdose.
For drivers over 21 years of age, DWI or DUI is defined as
A. a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
B. a BAC of 0.10 or higher.
C. a BAC of 0.20 or higher.
D. any level of alcohol in the blood.
A. a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transporting information throughout the body?
A. the neuron
B. the brain
C. a reflex
D. the cerebrum
A. the neuron.
The brain and spinal cord make up the
A. reflex pathway.
B. peripheral nervous system.
C. central nervous system.
D. the fight-or-flight response.
C. the central nervous system.
Uncontrolled muscle spasms due to a flood of brain activity are called
A. paralysis.
B. a coma.
C. meningitis.
D. a seizure.
D. a seizure.
The victim of a vehicle accident cannot feel his or her legs. What type of injury is likely?
A. spinal trauma.
B. a coma.
C. meningitis.
D. a seizure.
A. spinal trauma.
Alcohol is categorized as
A. a drug.
B. a stimulant.
C. a depressant.
D. a carcinogen.
C. a depressant.
Stiff consequences for breaking the rules is often referred to as a
A. zero-tolerance policy.
B. suspension.
C. risk.
D. law.
A. zero-tolerance policy.
The legal age to use alcohol in the United States is
A. 16.
B. 18.
C. 21.
D. 25.
C. 21.
Reasons some teens choose to use alcohol include (Select all that apply)
A. peer influence.
B. wanting to fit in.
C. parents who offer guidance.
D. commercials and ads glorifying alcohol.
A. peer influence.
B. wanting to fit in.
D. commercials and ads glorifying alcohol.
Alcohol abuse can cause scarring of the liver, which is called
A. alcoholism.
B. detoxification.
C. cirrhosis.
D. addiction.
C. cirrhosis.
A person who has a physical craving or strong emotional need to use alcohol is showing signs of
A. reverse tolerance.
B. tolerance.
C. rehabilitation.
D. addiction.
D. addiction.
An alcoholic who has symptoms of shakiness, irritability, rapid heartbeat, and sweating is showing signs of
A. withdrawal.
B. intoxication.
C. reverse tolerance.
D. cirrhosis.
A. withdrawal.
The structures responsible for carrying information all over your body are
A. muscles.
B. alveoli.
C. neurons.
D. blood cells.
C. neurons.
The peripheral nervous system (Select all that apply)
A. is made up of the brain and spinal cord.
B. links the body to the brain and spinal cord.
C. is made up of sensory and motor neurons.
D. is responsible for thought and reasoning.
B. links the body to the brain and spinal cord.
C. is made up of sensory and motor neurons.
A person suffered a head injury, was unconscious for a few minutes, and is now sleepy and disoriented. This person likely
A. is intoxicated.
B. has a concussion.
C. is having a seizure.
D. has meningitis.
B. has a concussion.
A quick, automatic response to something in the environment is called
A. a synapse.
B. a seizure.
C. a reflex.
D. a refusal skill.
C. a reflex.
A person who wakes up after a night of binge drinking and feels nauseous and has a headache probably
A. has a hangover.
B. has cirrhosis.
C. is having a blackout.
D. has a concussion.
A. has a hangover.
The level of alcohol in the blood is referred to as
A. intoxication.
B. a hangover.
C. blood alcohol concentration.
D. blood pressure.
C. blood alcohol concentration.
A baby born with fetal alcohol syndrome may have (Select all that apply)
A. cirrhosis and liver failure.
B. delayed growth.
C. increased risk of cancer.
D. heart defects.
B. delayed growth.
D. heart defects.
The first step in an alcoholic’s recovery is
A. detoxification.
B. rehabilitation.
C. withdrawal.
D. acknowledging the problem.
D. acknowledging the problem.
Which of the following is/are good refusal skills? (Select all that apply)
A. Try to ignore someone who pressures you.
B. Give an honest reason for your refusal.
C. Make eye contact.
D. Make up an excuse.
B. Give an honest reason for your refusal.
C. Make eye contact.