Question 1

Although alcohol abuse appears to increase the likelihood of murder, it does not appear to increase the likelihood of suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You suspect your unconscious friend has acute alcohol intoxication. After you call 911, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  try to get him into a shower. 
B)  sit by your friend until help comes. 
C)  position your friend on his side. 
D)  try to give him something to drink, like coffee. 
A)  try to get him into a shower. 
B)  sit by your friend until help comes. 
C)  position your friend on his side. 
D)  try to give him something to drink, like coffee.

Question 3

Your friends challenge you to join in a drinking game. If you join in, it is MOST likely that you will

Accepted Answer

A)  put yourself at risk for injury and legal problems. 
B)  find drinking games rather addicting. 
C)  forget your other obligations. 
D)  become physically sick. 
A)  put yourself at risk for injury and legal problems. 
B)  find drinking games rather addicting. 
C)  forget your other obligations. 
D)  become physically sick.

Question 4

If you host a party at which alcohol is served, you should be prepared to

Accepted Answer

A)  make it as difficult as possible for guests to reach the alcohol. 
B)  assume responsibility for all guests' health and safety. 
C)  monitor everyone's hourly alcohol intake. 
D)  make sure no one gets drunk. 
A)  make it as difficult as possible for guests to reach the alcohol. 
B)  assume responsibility for all guests' health and safety. 
C)  monitor everyone's hourly alcohol intake. 
D)  make sure no one gets drunk.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the connection between drinking and common types of fatal accidents in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accidental deaths are caused by alcohol abuse. 
B)  An alcohol-related car crash fatality occurs every two minutes. 
C)  Alcohol abusers are twice as likely to kill as to be killed in accidents. 
D)  There is a strong statistical connection between alcohol use and the leading causes of accidental deaths in the United States. 
A)  Accidental deaths are caused by alcohol abuse. 
B)  An alcohol-related car crash fatality occurs every two minutes. 
C)  Alcohol abusers are twice as likely to kill as to be killed in accidents. 
D)  There is a strong statistical connection between alcohol use and the leading causes of accidental deaths in the United States.

Question 6

Research indicates that there is no link between heredity and alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following factors influence the absorption of alcohol. Which one CANNOT be modified by the user?

Accepted Answer

A)  strength of the beverage 
B)  body chemistry 
C)  speed of consumption 
D)  presence of food 
A)  strength of the beverage 
B)  body chemistry 
C)  speed of consumption 
D)  presence of food

Question 8

Delirium tremens occur when an alcoholic does not drink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The main problem with drinking games is that they encourage

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual assault. 
B)  binge drinking. 
C)  mixing alcoholic beverages. 
D)  a loosening of sexual restraints. 
A)  sexual assault. 
B)  binge drinking. 
C)  mixing alcoholic beverages. 
D)  a loosening of sexual restraints.

Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE regarding binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than ten percent of people binge drink prior to college. 
B)  Lower academic performance is highly associated with binge drinking. 
C)  A strong predictor for binge drinking is living in a sorority or fraternity. 
D)  Physical violence, including rape, is highly related with binge drinking. 
A)  Less than ten percent of people binge drink prior to college. 
B)  Lower academic performance is highly associated with binge drinking. 
C)  A strong predictor for binge drinking is living in a sorority or fraternity. 
D)  Physical violence, including rape, is highly related with binge drinking.

Question 11

It is possible for someone who has acute alcohol intoxication to have all of the following problems occur EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  shock. 
B)  tongue falling backwards and obstructing the airway. 
C)  death. 
D)  anxiety. 
A)  shock. 
B)  tongue falling backwards and obstructing the airway. 
C)  death. 
D)  anxiety.

Question 12

List the signs of acute alcohol intoxication and how you would cope with this event.

Accepted Answer

When an individual has been drinking hea

Although alcohol abuse appears to increase the likelihood of murder, it does not appear to increase the likelihood of suicide.

You suspect your unconscious friend has acute alcohol intoxication. After you call 911, you should

Your friends challenge you to join in a drinking game. If you join in, it is MOST likely that you will

If you host a party at which alcohol is served, you should be prepared to

Which of the following best describes the connection between drinking and common types of fatal accidents in the United States?

Research indicates that there is no link between heredity and alcoholism.

All of the following factors influence the absorption of alcohol. Which one CANNOT be modified by the user?

Delirium tremens occur when an alcoholic does not drink.

The main problem with drinking games is that they encourage

Which of the following is FALSE regarding binge drinking?

It is possible for someone who has acute alcohol intoxication to have all of the following problems occur EXCEPT

List the signs of acute alcohol intoxication and how you would cope with this event.

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Exam 8: Taking Control of Alcohol Use

Although alcohol abuse appears to increase the likelihood of murder, it does not appear to increase the likelihood of suicide.

You suspect your unconscious friend has acute alcohol intoxication. After you call 911, you should

Your friends challenge you to join in a drinking game. If you join in, it is MOST likely that you will

If you host a party at which alcohol is served, you should be prepared to

Which of the following best describes the connection between drinking and common types of fatal accidents in the United States?

Research indicates that there is no link between heredity and alcoholism.

All of the following factors influence the absorption of alcohol. Which one CANNOT be modified by the user?

Delirium tremens occur when an alcoholic does not drink.

The main problem with drinking games is that they encourage

Which of the following is FALSE regarding binge drinking?

It is possible for someone who has acute alcohol intoxication to have all of the following problems occur EXCEPT

List the signs of acute alcohol intoxication and how you would cope with this event.

Shaping Your Health

Achieving Psychological Health

Managing Stress

Becoming Physically Fit

Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Making Decisions About Drug Use

Rejecting Tobacco Use

Enhancing Your Cardiovascular Health

Living With Cancer

Managing Chronic Conditions

Preventing Infectious Diseases

Exploring the Origins of Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Managing Your Fertility

Becoming a Parent

Becoming an Informed Health Care Consumer

Preventing Injuries

The Environment and Your Health

Accepting Dying and Death

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