Scenarios
Mark is at a party and agrees to be the designated driver for his three friends. Throughout the night, he feels social pressure and decides to have "just one" craft beer (7% ABV) every hour for three hours. He weighs approximately 160 lbs.
Question: Which of the following is the most accurate assessment of Mark’s situation?
A) Mark is perfectly safe to drive because he only had one drink per hour.
B) Mark is no longer a "designated driver" and may be approaching the legal limit.
C) The craft beer's higher alcohol content doesn't matter as long as it's in a standard glass.
D) Drinking water between those beers will completely negate the alcohol's effects on his driving.
B) Mark is no longer a "designated driver" and may be approaching the legal limit.
What is the primary reason alcohol causes dehydration?
A) It increases body temperature significantly
B) It inhibits the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), causing the kidneys to release more water
C) It contains high levels of salt
D) It speeds up the digestive tract
It inhibits the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), causing the kidneys to release more water
What is tolerance of alcohol?
A. It is the amount a person can drink before feeling any effects.
B. It is the amount a person can allow his or her friends to drink.
C. It is the amount a person can drink before vomiting.
D. It is the need for increasing amounts of alcohol before feeling any effects.
E. It is the amount just below "legally intoxicated".
D. It is the need for increasing amounts of alcohol before feeling any effects.
Which of the following is not necessarily a possible sign of alcoholism?
A. Drinking five or more drinks on any one occasion
B. Being annoyed by people who criticize your drinking
C. Feeling that you should cut down on your drinking
D. Having a drink first thing in the morning or to get rid of a hangover
E. Feeling bad or guilty about your drinking
A. Drinking five or more drinks on any one occasion
What is Saumya majoring in?
1. Psychology
2. Engineering
3. Business
4. Computer Science
Business
Sarah is at a restaurant and orders a large 22 oz pour of a popular IPA beer. Later, she tells a friend she only had "one drink" before driving home.
Question: Why is Sarah’s assessment of her consumption medically and legally misleading?
A) IPAs don't count as standard beer.
B) A standard drink of beer is 12 oz; at 22 oz, she has consumed nearly two standard drinks.
C) You can only count drinks if they are served in a bottle.
D) Carbonation in the beer makes the alcohol leave the system faster.
B) A standard drink of beer is 12 oz; at 22 oz, she has consumed nearly two standard drinks.
A "Standard Drink" contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol. Which of the following is considered one standard drink?
A) 20 oz of craft beer
B) 8 oz of wine
C) 12 oz of regular beer (5% ABV)
D) 3 oz of 80-proof spirits
12 oz of regular beer (5% ABV)
What is blood alcohol concentration
A. The ability to concentrate after drinking alcohol
B. The amount of alcohol that will kill a person
C. The proportion of alcohol to blood in the body as someone drinks
D. The legal limit for drinking
C. The proportion of alcohol to blood in the body as someone drinks
Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing (breaking down) alcohol in the body?
A) The Heart
B) The Liver
C) The Kidneys
D) The Lungs
The Liver
What's Ethan's favorite cuisine?
1. Italian
2. Mexican
3. Korean
4. Japanese
Japanese
After a night of heavy drinking, David needs to be at work in two hours. He feels dizzy and uncoordinated. He drinks two cups of strong black coffee, eats a breakfast burrito, and takes a very cold shower to "shock" his system.
Question: What is the result of David's actions?
A) He is now sober and safe to operate machinery.
B) The coffee has neutralized the alcohol in his bloodstream.
C) He is now a "wide-awake" drunk; he feels more alert, but his BAC and impairment remain the same.
D) The cold shower sped up his liver’s metabolism of the alcohol.
C) He is now a "wide-awake" drunk; he feels more alert, but his BAC and impairment remain the same.
According to the CDC, "Moderate Drinking" for men is defined as up to how many drinks per day?
A) 1 drink
B) 2 drinks
C) 3 drinks
D) 4 drinks
2 drinks
Which of the following statements about drinking alcohol is false?
A. It depresses, or slows down, brain and body functions.
B. It affects women more quickly than men, even if they weigh the same.
C. It is more harmful to teens than to adults.
D. It stimulates, or speeds up, brain and body functions.
It stimulates, or speeds up, brain and body functions.
Alcohol is classified as which type of drug?
A) Stimulant
B) Hallucinogen
C) Depressant
D) Opioid
Depressant
When's Ethan's birthday?
1. Dec 31
2. Feb 14
3. Jan 1
4. Apr 4
Feb 14
You are at a house party and find a guest slumped over on the couch. They are breathing very slowly (less than 8 breaths per minute), their skin feels cold and clammy, and you cannot wake them up when you shake their shoulders.
Question: What is the most appropriate and immediate response?
A) Lay them on their back and put a blanket over them so they can sleep it off.
B) Force them to drink water or coffee to dilute the alcohol.
C) Call 911 immediately and stay with them until help arrives.
D) Leave them alone to avoid getting them in trouble with the authorities.
Call 911 immediately and stay with them until help arrives.
Which of the following is the only factor that can actually "sober up" a person?
A) Drinking black coffee
B) Taking a cold shower
C) Eating a large, greasy meal
D) Time
Time
How does a family history of alcoholism affect someone’s risk of being an alcoholic?
A. Children of alcoholics cannot drink at all or they will become alcoholics.
B. Genes can cause vulnerability to alcoholism.
C. There is no added risk of alcoholism to children of alcoholics.
D. Growing up in a home with alcoholics can cause vulnerability to alcoholism even in adopted children.
E. Both genes and growing up in a home with alcoholics affect risks.
Both genes and growing up in a home with alcoholics affect risks.
How many people die each year in alcohol-related car crashes in the U.S.?
A. Approximately 6,000
B. Approximately 11,000
C. Approximately 15,000
D. Approximately 20,000
B. Approximately 11,000
What's Saumya's exact height (nearest inch)
5,3
Chloe is taking an over-the-counter antihistamine for her seasonal allergies. She attends a wedding and decides to have two glasses of wine during the reception.
Question: Why is the combination of alcohol and certain medications (like antihistamines or painkillers) dangerous?
A) It makes the medication stop working entirely.
B) Alcohol can intensify the sedative effects of the medication, leading to extreme drowsiness or respiratory distress.
C) Alcohol prevents the medication from leaving the stomach.
D) There is no risk as long as the medication is over-the-counter and not a prescription.
B) Alcohol can intensify the sedative effects of the medication, leading to extreme drowsiness or respiratory distress.
What is the most common cause of death related to alcohol among people under age 21?
A) Liver failure
B) Motor vehicle accidents
C) Alcohol poisoning
D) Heart disease
Which of the following situations does not contribute to binge drinking?
A. Drinking in a group versus drinking alone
B. Ordering pitchers rather than ordering by the bottle or glass
C. Drinking beer versus drinking hard liquor
D. Being served by a bartender
E. Paying a flat rate for "all-you-can-drink"
Being served by a bartender
How can you tell if a person is sober enough to drive safely?
A. If they can recite the alphabet backwards, touch their finger to their nose with their eyes closed, and walk in a straight line.
B. If they feel sober, they probably are.
C. If an hour has passed since their last drink.
D. If an hour has passed for each drink they have had.
D. If an hour has passed for each drink they have had.
What was the last module about?
Cyber-security / Digital World