Alcohol and substance abuse

First, Check victim for 2 things simultaneously Response & Breathing If adult is unresponsive and not breathing, or not breathing normally, Start CPR. Compression rate of: 100/min infants Adults 1.5 for infants 2 inches for adults (or 1/3 of the chest circumference) Lay people: Medical Professionals: Do not check for pulse. Only up to 10 seconds to search for pulse.

which victim requires CPR? a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? 10 seconds interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? 10 seconds how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant ...

For which of the following would it be appropriate to move an adult victim who might need CPR? When help is more than 15 minutes away from the scene To locate the AED when one is not available When the adult victim is in a dangerous environment As soon as the adult is found to be in arrest When the adult victim is in a dangerous environment Several colleagues are nearby. After determining that the scene is safe, you assess the victim for responsiveness and breathing. There is no response...

What is the purpose of a standard drink measurement? It is a consistent way of measuring the amount of alcohol in a drink Which is a standard drink? 5 ounces of wine Why are a 12 ounce hard seltzer and 1.5 ounces of liquor both standard drinks? They contain the same amount of pure alcohol How many standard drinks are in a mixed drink? It can vary Which statement best describes the drinking habits of college students? A lot of students don't drink and only a small percentage drink heavily...

alcohol a general term used to describe a drink that contains a certain amount of ethanol alcohol poisoning a medical emergency in which a person has consumed enough alcohol to suppress his or her central nervous system alcoholism a disease in which a person is completely dependent on alcohol alcoholics people who are psychologically and physically addicted to alcohol binge drinking the consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time blood alcohol concentration (BAC) the...

Alcohol Chapter 21 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Intoxication Drinking alcohol can lead to (blank) a state of reduced physical and mental control Binge Drinking (blank) is when a person drinks five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting Alcohol Poisoning Is a potentially fatal reaction to an alcohol overdose B. Vision is impaired Which is not a short-term effect of alcohol A. A small female who has not eat Which type of person is most likely to be quickly affected by alcohol A. Heart...

ethanol the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages fermentation the chemical action of yeast on sugars depressant a drug that slows the central nervous system intoxication the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced binge drinking drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting alcohol poisoning a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose psychological depen...

What is the most commonly used rape drug? alcohol Why can't people consent to sexual activity when they are incapacitated by alcohol? All of the Above Which of the following statements about stalking is true? Giving unwanted gifts Which of the following actions could you take if you experience hazing? All of the above Why does eating before or while drinking reduce the amount your BAC will rise? Food doesn't reduce the amount your BAC will rise, it just makes you feel less drunk What is...

What is a standard drink? .6 fluid oz of alcohol How much is a standard drink of liquor? 1.5 oz How much is a standard drink of wine? 5 oz How much is a standard drink of beer? 12 oz What is the percentage of alcohol in hard alcohol like rum or vodka? 40% What is the percentage of alcohol in most wines? 12% What is the range of alcohol percentages in beer? 6%-15%

1. A standard drink is generally: 12 oz Beer, 5 oz Glass of Wine, 1.5 oz of Hard Liquor 2. "DUI" stands for: Driving Under the Influence 3. Someone is more likely to start to report feeling in a "good mood" or "warm and fuzzy" at which of the following BAC ranges: 0.02 - 0.04% 4. Which of the following is a key factor that influences BAC? Body Weight 5. Which of the following has primary responsibility for eliminating alcohol from the bloodstream? Liver 6. If a male and female who w...