Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding First Nations alcohol use is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  First Nations have a higher rate of alcohol-related problems than does the general population.
B)  First Nations women are less likely to abstain from alcohol than are white women.
C)  First Nations have a lower overall frequency of alcohol use than does the general population.
D)  All of these statements are false.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Having a hangover impairs a person's ability to operate an automobile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Joan's drinking has put her in immediate danger of

Accepted Answer

A)  having a nasty hangover in the morning.
B)  alcohol poisoning.
C)  becoming confused when she wakes up in a strange place.
D)  being injured the next day if she goes swimming.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Bill is concerned about Joan.What can he do right away to make Joan as safe as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Position Joan on her side and watch her while she sleeps.
B)  Move Joan to a bed inside the boat's cabin.
C)  Keep trying to awaken her and give her some coffee.
D)  Make sure that Joan wears a life jacket if she decides to swim the next day.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Giving a very intoxicated person a cold shower is a good strategy to help her or him sober up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If absorption of alcohol exceeds the rate of metabolism,the blood alcohol concentration will steadily increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the safe limit of alcohol consumption during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  no drinking during the first trimester
B)  one drink per week during the first trimester
C)  one drink per day during pregnancy
D)  no alcohol consumed during pregnancyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Beer usually contains what percentage of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  3-6 percent
B)  9-14 percent
C)  20-25 percent
D)  35-50 percentE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

You come upon a friend who has been drinking heavily and appears to be "sleeping it off." Describe in detail what steps you should take to keep your friend safe.In addition,list at least three factors that would indicate that your friend may need immediate medical assistance.

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Question 10

The symptoms of a hangover include headache,shakiness,nausea,diarrhea,fatigue,and impaired mental functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It takes the body about ______________ to metabolize one drink (one beer or glass of wine) .

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 hour
B)  1 hour
C)  2 hours
D)  3 hoursE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

There is no safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fortified wines have a higher alcohol content than other wines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Be able to explain strategies that you can use to help someone who is abusing alcohol and also how you can avoid being an enabler.

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When helping someone who is abusing alco...

Question 15

Which type of sleeping disorder increases in severity when alcohol is consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea
B)  restless leg syndrome
C)  narcolepsy
D)  insomniaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In which province is the drinking age 18?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manitoba
B)  Alberta
C)  Quebec
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

When keeping a record of your alcohol-related behaviour,which of the following is important to include?

Accepted Answer

A)  the drinking situation
B)  your internal state
C)  the consequences of drinking
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Alcohol is similar to other drugs in that

Accepted Answer

A)  its use can lead to dependence.
B)  its physiological effects can cause long-term damage.
C)  it can impair short-term functioning.
D)  all of these choices are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The main site of alcohol metabolism is in the

Accepted Answer

A)  small intestine.
B)  stomach.
C)  colon.
D)  liver.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The most serious withdrawal symptom associated with alcoholism is

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion.
B)  paranoia.
C)  seizures.
D)  delirium tremens.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

If absorption of alcohol exceeds the rate of metabolism,the blood alcohol concentration will steadily increase.

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Bill is concerned about Joan.What can he do right away to make Joan as safe as possible?

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Alcohol is similar to other drugs in that

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The main site of alcohol metabolism is in the

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Giving a very intoxicated person a cold shower is a good strategy to help her or him sober up.

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Which of the following is the most accurate description of the safe limit of alcohol consumption during pregnancy?

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Which type of sleeping disorder increases in severity when alcohol is consumed?

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Beer usually contains what percentage of alcohol?

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It takes the body about ______________ to metabolize one drink (one beer or glass of wine) .

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You come upon a friend who has been drinking heavily and appears to be "sleeping it off." Describe in detail what steps you should take to keep your friend safe.In addition,list at least three factors that would indicate that your friend may need immediate medical assistance.

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Fortified wines have a higher alcohol content than other wines.

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The most serious withdrawal symptom associated with alcoholism is

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Joan's drinking has put her in immediate danger of

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There is no safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.

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The symptoms of a hangover include headache,shakiness,nausea,diarrhea,fatigue,and impaired mental functioning.

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Be able to explain strategies that you can use to help someone who is abusing alcohol and also how you can avoid being an enabler.

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Which of the following statements regarding First Nations alcohol use is FALSE?

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Having a hangover impairs a person's ability to operate an automobile.

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When keeping a record of your alcohol-related behaviour,which of the following is important to include?

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In which province is the drinking age 18?

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