alcoholedu review
What does the National Minimum Drinking Age Act prohibit?
Purchasing alcohol if you are under 21 AND Publicly possessing alcoholic beverages if you are under 21
Which of the following are true about vaping?
Vape products can contain more nicotine than cigarettes
Someone is more likely to start to report feeling in a "good mood" or "warm and fuzzy" at which of the following BAC ranges:
.04 or less
BAC stands for:
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Someone can tell a person who has been consuming alcohol is incapacitated and therefore unable to give consent because:
Every person is different, so it's difficult to tell
What is the purpose of a standard drink measurement?
It is a consistent way of measuring the amount of alcohol in a drink
Which of the following are potential side effects of drinking alcohol while taking medication:
Stomach irritation AND Liver damage
Which of the following is true about energy drinks and mixers:
A sweet taste can hide the taste of alcohol
It can take ____ for the body to process the alcohol in one standard drink (0.6 ounces).
1 hour
What is the percentage of incoming college students who report being frequent, high-risk drinkers?
11%
Which is a standard drink?
5 ounces of wine
Which statement best describes the drinking habits of college students?
A lot of students don't drink and only a small percentage drink heavily
How does alcohol affect the brain and central nervous system?
Alcohol slows functions down
Which of the following may indicate a potential drug overdose?
All of the above (Aggression, Hallucinations, AND Unresponsive or unconscious)
Getting a DUI may result in:
All of the above (Legal consequences, Loss of financial aid, AND Expulsion)
Which of the following may be inhaled when vaping?
All of the above (Nicotine, Formaldehyde, AND Arsenic)
Under what conditions is a person's consent for sexual activity not valid?
All of the above (They're incapacitated by use of alcohol or other substances, They're being threatened or coerced, AND They're asleep)
If you suspect that a friend is misusing alcohol or other drugs you can make a positive difference by:
Asking a healthcare professional about effective ways to reach out AND Touching base and letting them know you are concerned
Which of the following is a key factor that influences BAC?
Body weight AND Sex assigned at birth
If someone is showing signs of an overdose, you should:
Call for help immediately
Which of these is NOT a warning sign that someone is misusing alcohol?
Drinking only with friends
When laws conflict, nearly all institutions of higher education must follow ___ laws related to alcohol or other drugs.
Federal
What can help slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream?
Food
Which of the following is NOT likely true about being drunk and engaging in sexual activity?
It can increase or prolong sexual arousal
Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can be dangerous because:
It can mask the effects of alcohol on the body AND It can interfere with the effectiveness of the prescription drugs
When is it appropriate to ask why someone does not drink?
It's respectful not to ask
Which of the following has primary responsibility for eliminating alcohol from the bloodstream?
Liver
Based on sex assigned at birth, if a man and a woman who weigh the same consume the same amount of alcohol:
The woman's BAC will likely be higher
Why are a 12 ounce hard seltzer and 1.5 ounces of liquor both standard drinks?
They contain the same amount of pure alcohol
Even though cannabis use is legal in some states, it may not be allowed on a college campus in those states because:
They receive federal funding
How many standard drinks are in a mixed drink?
It can vary
Key signs of a drug overdose include:
A fever or very hot skin AND Unresponsive or experiencing loss of consciousness
Which of the following are true about cannabis:
All of the above (can impair learning and memory, can cause panic attacks or anxiety, AND can become addictive)
Which of the following can be affected by alcohol consumption?
All of the above (coordination, judgement, AND memory)
Which of the following will not help slow the rise of a drinker's BAC?
Cold showers
If a friend doesn't drink, it is safe to assume:
None of the above
Which of the following is not a key sign of an alcohol overdose (alcohol poisoning)?
None of the above
Someone who is incapacitated is _______:
Not able to accurately evaluate a situation AND Not able to make informed, rational decisions
Based on sex assigned at birth, women tend to reach higher BAC levels more quickly than men because:
They have less of an enzyme in their stomach that breaks down alcohol AND They have less water in their body
Which factor is the only way to lower BAC?
Time