TIPS Alcohol Physiology & Blood Alcohol Content 2

Question 1

At a BAC of 0.08%, which cognitive function is MOST likely to be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Judgment and self-control

Answer

Basic vision

Answer

Ability to speak

Answer

Ability to walk

Question 2

Which of the following individuals would generally reach a higher BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A 120 lb woman

Answer

A 200 lb man

Answer

A 180 lb man who has eaten a full meal

Answer

A 150 lb man who exercises regularly

Question 3

Why do women generally reach higher BAC levels than men of the same weight after consuming equal amounts of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Women have less body water and lower levels of alcohol-metabolizing enzymes in the stomach

Answer

Women metabolize alcohol faster, causing a rebound effect

Answer

Women's livers are less efficient at processing glucose

Answer

Women absorb alcohol more slowly, leading to prolonged exposure

Question 4

What is the approximate BAC level at which a person is considered legally impaired for driving in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.06%

Answer

0.10%

Question 5

A customer claims they feel fine and want another drink even though they appear visibly intoxicated. What does this indicate about their perception of their own BAC?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol impairs the judgment needed for accurate self-assessment of intoxication

Answer

They are accurately self-assessing because they have high alcohol tolerance

Answer

Tolerance reduces impairment so their self-assessment is likely correct

Answer

They are being deceptive and should be trusted if they insist

Question 6

Which action will effectively lower a person's BAC?

Accepted Answer

Waiting for the liver to metabolize the alcohol

Answer

Drinking coffee

Answer

Eating food after drinking

Answer

Exercising vigorously

Question 7

At approximately what BAC level does the risk of respiratory depression and potentially fatal alcohol poisoning become significant?

Accepted Answer

0.40% and above

Answer

0.10%

Answer

0.20%

Answer

0.30%