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Alcohol: An Overview

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the overview, what may lower some health risks in older adults?

a)

High levels of alcohol

b)

Very low levels of alcohol, particularly red wine

c)

No alcohol at all

d)

Beer only

2.

What percentage of Americans have tried an alcoholic beverage at least once during their lifetimes?

a)

85.6 percent

b)

62.3 percent

c)

48.9 percent

d)

73.1 percent

3.

According to the overview, who typically drinks more regularly and in greater amounts?

a)

Men

b)

Women

c)

Both equally

d)

Children

4.

Alcoholic beverages contain ethyl alcohol, also known as ________, which is fat soluble and absorbed throughout the entire gastrointestinal system.

a)

ethanol

b)

methanol

c)

propanol

d)

butanol

5.

Alcohol enters your blood stream after the first sip.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The effects of alcohol can be seen within how many minutes?

a)

1 minute

b)

5 minutes

c)

10 minutes

d)

30 minutes

7.

Which of the following factors influence how quickly your body absorbs alcohol?

a)

Concentration of alcohol in the drink

b)

Full or empty stomach

c)

Mixing caffeine or sugar free diet drinks

d)

Mood (stress and tension)

e)

All of the above

8.

A full stomach ________ absorption of alcohol, while an empty stomach ________ it up.

a)

slows, speeds

b)

speeds, slows

c)

increases, decreases

d)

decreases, increases

9.

Mixing caffeine or sugar free diet drinks ________ absorption of alcohol.

a)

speeds

b)

slows

c)

prevents

d)

stops

10.

Mood, such as stress and tension, can speed up absorption of alcohol.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an addictive drug produced by fermentation that is the intoxicating substance in alcoholic beverages.

a)

Ethyl alcohol or ethanol

b)

Methanol

c)

Isopropyl alcohol

d)

Acetone

12.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the process in which yeast organisms break down plant sugars to yield ethanol.

a)

Fermentation process

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Respiration

d)

Transpiration

13.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process in which alcohol vapors are condensed and mixed with water to make hard liquor.

a)

Distillation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Pasteurization

d)

Filtration

14.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the measure of the percentage of alcohol in a beverage; the proof is double the percentage of alcohol in the drink.

a)

Proof

b)

Volume

c)

Density

d)

Concentration

15.

80 proof whiskey contains what percentage of alcohol?

a)

20 percent

b)

40 percent

c)

60 percent

d)

80 percent

16.

According to Figure 9.1, what is the standard drink equivalent (in ounces) and approximate alcohol percentage for beer?

a)

12 oz (~5% alcohol)

b)

8 oz (~12% alcohol)

c)

16 oz (~3% alcohol)

d)

5 oz (~40% alcohol)

17.

According to Figure 9.1, how many standard drinks are in 16 oz of beer?

a)

1.3

b)

0.8

c)

2.0

d)

1.8

18.

According to Figure 9.1, what is the standard drink equivalent (in ounces) and approximate alcohol percentage for malt liquor?

a)

8.5 oz (~7% alcohol)

b)

12 oz (~5% alcohol)

c)

5 oz (~12% alcohol)

d)

1.5 oz (~40% alcohol)

19.

According to Figure 9.1, how many standard drinks are in 22 oz of malt liquor?

a)

2.5

b)

1.0

c)

4.0

d)

0.5

20.

According to Figure 9.1, what is the standard drink equivalent (in ounces) and approximate alcohol percentage for table wine?

a)

5 oz (~12% alcohol)

b)

12 oz (~5% alcohol)

c)

1.5 oz (~40% alcohol)

d)

8 oz (~20% alcohol)

21.

According to Figure 9.1, how many standard drinks are in a 750-mL (25-oz) bottle of table wine?

a)

5

b)

2

c)

8

d)

10

22.

According to Figure 9.1, what is the standard drink equivalent (in ounces) and approximate alcohol percentage for 80 proof spirits (gin, vodka, etc.)?

a)

1.5 oz (~40% alcohol)

b)

5 oz (~12% alcohol)

c)

12 oz (~5% alcohol)

d)

2 oz (~20% alcohol)

23.

According to Figure 9.1, how many standard drinks are in a pint (16 oz) of 80 proof spirits?

a)

11

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

24.

About 20 percent of absorption occurs in the stomach.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

About 80 percent of absorption occurs in the small intestine.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences absorption?

a)

E) Metabolism

b)

C) Food in your stomach

c)

B) Amount consumed

d)

A) Concentration and drink type

e)

D) Eye color

27.

Fill in the blank: About ___ percent of absorption occurs in the stomach.

a)

20

b)

5

c)

50

d)

80

28.

Fill in the blank: About ___ percent of absorption occurs in the small intestine.

a)

80

b)

30

c)

50

d)

100

29.

Two factors that influence absorption are:

a)

Surface area and blood flow

b)

Color and shape

c)

Temperature and sound

d)

Weight and height

30.

Alcohol contains ___ calories per gram.

a)

7

b)

4

c)

9

d)

2

31.

The breakdown of alcohol is fairly constant at about how many ounces per hour (about one standard drink)?

a)

0.2 ounces

b)

0.5 ounces

c)

1.0 ounce

d)

2.0 ounces

32.

Unmetabolized alcohol circulates in the bloodstream until enough time passes for the body to ____ it down.

a)

break

b)

grow

c)

paint

d)

lift

33.

What is the ratio of alcohol to total blood volume called?

a)

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

b)

Blood Pressure Index (BPI)

c)

Plasma Volume Ratio (PVR)

d)

Serum Glucose Level (SGL)

34.

What is the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in all states?

a)

0.08 percent

b)

0.05 percent

c)

0.10 percent

d)

0.15 percent

35.

Which of the following tests are used to determine whether an individual is legally intoxicated?

a)

Breath analysis (breathalyzer tests)

b)

Urinalysis

c)

Blood tests

d)

All of the above

36.

What is learned behavioral tolerance?

a)

Learned behavioral tolerance is when an individual has learned to modify his behavior to appear sober even though BAC may be quite high.

b)

Learned behavioral tolerance is when a person becomes immune to all effects of alcohol.

c)

Learned behavioral tolerance is when someone can drink unlimited alcohol without any consequences.

d)

Learned behavioral tolerance is when alcohol has no effect on a person's coordination or judgment.

37.

According to the table 'The Psychological and Physical Effects of Alcohol', what are the psychological and physical effects at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of less than 0.01%?

a)

Negligible

b)

Euphoria and loss of coordination

c)

Slurred speech and impaired balance

d)

Severe confusion and risk of coma

38.

According to the table 'The Psychological and Physical Effects of Alcohol', what are the psychological and physical effects at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.01–0.04%?

a)

Slight muscle relaxation, mild euphoria, slight body warmth, increased sociability and talkativeness

b)

Severe confusion, vomiting, and possible loss of consciousness

c)

Impaired balance, slurred speech, and delayed reaction time

d)

Hallucinations, stupor, and risk of coma

39.

According to the table 'The Psychological and Physical Effects of Alcohol', what are the psychological and physical effects at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.05–0.07%?

a)

Lowered alertness, impaired judgment, lowered inhibitions, exaggerated behavior, loss of small muscle control

b)

Euphoria, improved coordination, increased alertness, no loss of muscle control

c)

Severe confusion, vomiting, inability to stand, risk of death

d)

No noticeable effects, normal behavior, full muscle control

40.

According to the table 'The Psychological and Physical Effects of Alcohol', what are the psychological and physical effects at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08–0.14%?

a)

Slowed reaction time, poor muscle coordination, short-term memory loss, judgment impaired, inability to focus

b)

Euphoria, increased sociability, slight impairment of reasoning and memory

c)

Coma, possible death, severe respiratory depression

d)

No noticeable effects, normal behavior

41.

According to the table 'The Psychological and Physical Effects of Alcohol', what are the psychological and physical effects at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.15–0.24%?

a)

Blurred vision, lack of motor skills, sedation, slowed reactions, difficulty standing and walking, passing out

b)

Euphoria, increased sociability, lowered inhibitions, mild impairment of reasoning and memory

c)

No noticeable effects, normal behavior, no impairment

d)

Severe confusion, stupor, possible coma, risk of death

42.

According to the table 'The Psychological and Physical Effects of Alcohol', what are the psychological and physical effects at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.25–0.34%?

a)

Impaired consciousness, disorientation, loss of motor function, severely impaired or no reflexes, impaired circulation and respiration, uncontrolled urination, slurred speech, possible death

b)

Mild euphoria, relaxation, slight impairment of judgment and coordination

c)

Increased heart rate, flushed skin, reduced inhibitions, talkativeness

d)

Coma, complete loss of consciousness, possible death due to respiratory arrest

43.

According to the table 'The Psychological and Physical Effects of Alcohol', what are the psychological and physical effects at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.35% and up?

a)

Unconsciousness, coma, extremely slow heartbeat and respiration, unresponsiveness, probable death

b)

Mild euphoria, relaxation, slight impairment of judgment

c)

Increased heart rate, flushed skin, impaired motor skills

d)

Confusion, dizziness, nausea, slurred speech

44.

At which Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) range are the following effects observed: 'Lowered alertness, impaired judgment, lowered inhibitions, exaggerated behavior, loss of small muscle control'?

a)

0.01–0.04%

b)

0.05–0.07%

c)

0.08–0.14%

d)

0.15–0.24%

45.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): A drinker’s BAC depends on _________.

a)

Weight and body fat

b)

Eye color and height

c)

Favorite beverage

d)

Time of day

46.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): The water content in the ________ affects a drinker’s BAC.

a)

body tissues

b)

lungs

c)

stomach

d)

bones

47.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): The concentration of alcohol in the ________ consumed affects BAC.

a)

beverage

b)

air

c)

skin

d)

clothes

48.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): Alcohol concentration is higher in people with more body fat; women generally have more body fat than men.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): Women have half as much alcohol dehydrogenase as men.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

According to Figure 9.3, what does the green color in the chart represent?

a)

Not impaired

b)

Sometimes impaired

c)

Usually impaired

d)

Always impaired

51.

According to Figure 9.3, a woman weighing 140 pounds who consumes 3 drinks in 1 hour is _________.

a)

Always impaired

b)

Never impaired

c)

Below the legal limit

d)

Able to drive safely

52.

According to Figure 9.3, a man weighing 200 pounds who consumes 2 drinks in 5 hours is:

a)

Not impaired

b)

Sometimes impaired

c)

Usually impaired

d)

Always impaired

53.

According to Figure 9.3, a woman weighing 120 pounds who consumes 4 drinks in 3 hours is _________.

a)

Always impaired

b)

Never impaired

c)

Sometimes impaired

d)

Impaired only if driving

54.

According to Figure 9.3, which group is more likely to be impaired after consuming 3 drinks in 1 hour:

a)

A) A woman weighing 100 pounds

b)

B) A man weighing 200 pounds

55.

Heavy drinking can lead to which of the following?

a)

Hangovers

b)

Blackouts

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

56.

Both hangovers and blackouts are indicators of ________.

a)

neural tissue damage

b)

good health

c)

increased intelligence

d)

improved memory

57.

Which of the following are symptoms of hangovers?

a)

Headache

b)

Muscle aches

c)

Upset stomach

d)

All of the above

58.

Blackouts are temporary episodes of amnesia of people and events, especially while ________.

a)

binge drinking

b)

sleeping

c)

studying

d)

exercising

59.

Damage to the brain’s hippocampus affects which of the following functions?

a)

Memory and learning

b)

Vision

c)

Hearing

d)

Smell

60.

Short-term effects of Alcohol Use: Fill in the blank. Alcohol depresses ________ functions.

a)

central nervous system (CNS)

b)

digestive system

c)

immune system

d)

respiratory system

61.

Short-term effects of Alcohol Use: What can happen to vital functions as a result of alcohol use?

a)

They become stronger

b)

They become noticeably affected, and in extreme cases, coma and death can result

c)

They are not affected

d)

They improve memory

62.

Short-term effects of Alcohol Use: Alcohol is a diuretic, but water is pulled out of the ________, resulting in 'morning-after' headaches.

a)

cerebrospinal fluid

b)

bloodstream

c)

liver

d)

stomach

63.

What is one short-term effect of alcohol on the nervous system?

a)

Slowed reaction time, slurred speech, impaired judgment and motor coordination, or high BACs can lead to coma and death

b)

Increased alertness and improved memory

c)

Enhanced muscle strength and coordination

d)

Permanent loss of vision

64.

Which sense is dulled as a short-term effect of alcohol?

a)

Taste and smell

b)

Sight

c)

Hearing

d)

Touch

65.

What is a short-term effect of alcohol on the skin?

a)

Broken capillaries, flushing, sweating, heat loss

b)

Increased hair growth

c)

Permanent scarring

d)

Development of moles

66.

Alcohol can cause decreased pulse and respiratory rate as a short-term effect.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

What is a short-term effect of alcohol on the stomach?

a)

Nausea, irritation and inflammation

b)

Increased bone density

c)

Improved vision

d)

Faster wound healing

68.

Increased urination is a short-term effect of alcohol on which body system?

a)

Urinary system

b)

Digestive system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Nervous system

69.

What is a short-term effect of alcohol on sexual response in women?

a)

Decreased vaginal lubrication

b)

Increased fertility

c)

Enhanced memory retention

d)

Improved muscle strength

70.

What is a short-term effect of alcohol on sexual response in men?

a)

Erectile dysfunction

b)

Increased fertility

c)

Permanent loss of libido

d)

Improved sexual performance

71.

What is a long-term effect of alcohol on the brain?

a)

Memory impairment, damaged/destroyed brain cells

b)

Increased intelligence and focus

c)

Improved vision and hearing

d)

Enhanced muscle growth

72.

Lowered disease resistance is a long-term effect of alcohol on which system?

a)

Immune system

b)

Digestive system

c)

Nervous system

d)

Respiratory system

73.

What is a long-term effect of alcohol on the heart?

a)

Weakened heart muscle, elevated blood pressure

b)

Improved heart function and lower cholesterol

c)

Increased heart size and stronger contractions

d)

Decreased risk of heart disease

74.

Alcohol increases the risk of which type of cancer in the liver?

a)

Liver cancer

b)

Pancreatic cancer

c)

Stomach cancer

d)

Colon cancer

75.

Chronic inflammation of the stomach and pancreas is a long-term effect of alcohol.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

What is a long-term effect of alcohol on bones?

a)

Increased risk of osteoporosis

b)

Improved bone density

c)

Faster bone healing

d)

Stronger bone growth

77.

What is a long-term effect of alcohol on the reproductive system in women?

a)

Menstrual irregularities and increased risk of birth defects

b)

Improved fertility and hormonal balance

c)

Decreased risk of reproductive cancers

d)

Enhanced ovulation and regular cycles

78.

What is a long-term effect of alcohol on the reproductive system in men?

a)

Impotence and testicular atrophy

b)

Increased muscle mass

c)

Improved vision

d)

Enhanced memory

79.

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol?

a)

Alcohol improves digestion

b)

Alcohol irritates the gastrointestinal system

c)

Alcohol strengthens the heart

d)

Alcohol increases metabolism

80.

Alcohol and Your Health (2 of 3) Brief drinking sprees of high amounts increase risk for ________ or total loss of heart rhythm.

a)

irregular heartbeat

b)

high blood pressure

c)

liver failure

d)

dehydration

81.

What are congeners?

a)

Forms of alcohol that metabolize more slowly than ethanol and are more toxic

b)

A type of food additive

c)

A vitamin found in alcohol

d)

A type of enzyme that breaks down alcohol

82.

Alcohol is involved in approximately what percent of fatal injuries during activities such as boating and swimming?

a)

30 percent

b)

50 percent

c)

70 percent

d)

90 percent

83.

Alcohol and Your Health: Heavy drinking is associated with what type of violence?

a)

Road rage

b)

Dating violence

c)

Workplace violence

d)

School violence

84.

Alcohol use by women makes them more vulnerable to what?

a)

Heart disease

b)

Sexual assault

c)

Diabetes

d)

High blood pressure

85.

Alcohol poisoning, also known as acute alcohol intoxication, can be fatal.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

What should you do immediately if you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning?

a)

Give them coffee

b)

Call 9-1-1

c)

Let them sleep it off

d)

Give them water

87.

The amount of alcohol that causes unconsciousness is dangerously close to a ______ dose.

a)

fatal

b)

safe

c)

therapeutic

d)

minimal

88.

BAC continues to rise even after a drinker is unconscious.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Which of the following is NOT a sign of alcohol poisoning?

a)

Inability to be roused

b)

Weak, rapid pulse

c)

Cool, pale, or bluish skin

d)

High energy and alertness

90.

Until the COVID-19 pandemic struck, what was the third leading cause of death among Americans of all ages and the most frequent cause of death in young people under 35?

a)

Heart disease

b)

Accidents

c)

Cancer

d)

Diabetes

91.

Alcohol-impaired drivers are involved in about ___ percent of traffic deaths, resulting in more than 10,500 deaths a year—roughly one traffic fatality every 50 minutes.

a)

28

b)

15

c)

40

d)

52

92.

Over the past 20 years, the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased for all age groups.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Despite preventative measures, the risk of being involved in an alcohol-related automobile crash remains substantial.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Refer to the graph titled 'Percentage of Fatally Injured Drivers With BACs Greater Than 0.08%, by Driver Age, 1982–2015.' Which group consistently had the lowest percentage of fatally injured drivers with BACs greater than 0.08% from 1982 to 2017?

a)

Passenger vehicle drivers

b)

Pedestrians

c)

Motorcycle drivers

d)

Large truck drivers

95.

In 1982, the percentage of fatally injured passenger vehicle drivers with BACs greater than 0.08% was approximately ____ percent.

a)

50

b)

30

c)

65

d)

10

96.

Refer to the graph titled 'Percentage of Fatally Injured Drivers With BACs Greater Than 0.08%, by Driver Age, 1982–2015.' True or False: The percentage of fatally injured motorcycle drivers with BACs greater than 0.08% was always higher than that of pedestrians between 1982 and 2017.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Which group showed the greatest decrease in the percentage of fatally injured drivers with BACs greater than 0.08% from 1982 to 2017?

a)

Drivers aged 16-20

b)

Drivers aged 21-24

c)

Drivers aged 25-34

d)

Drivers aged 35-44

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