(Solution) HEED Chapter 12 – Alcohol and Tobacco Use, Misuse, and Abuse

HEED Chapter 12 – Alcohol and Tobacco Use, Misuse, and Abuse

1. Which substance interferes with the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen?

a. Tar

b. Carbon monoxide

c. Formaldehyde

d. Nicotine

Correct Answer – b. Carbon monoxide

Rationale: Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin more effectively than oxygen, reducing the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity. This can lead to oxygen deprivation in tissues and organs.

2. Which statement about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is true?

a. It is difficult to distinguish a baby with FAS

b. Women who plan to get pregnant can drink in moderation

c. Drinking during pregnancy will not affect the fetus because it is protected by the placenta

d. Alcohol is oxidized more slowly in the fetus because the liver is underdeveloped

Correct Answer – d. Alcohol is oxidized more slowly in the fetus because the liver is underdeveloped

Rationale: The underdeveloped liver of the fetus cannot metabolize alcohol effectively, which leads to prolonged exposure and can result in FAS, causing developmental issues.

3. What is your blood-alcohol concentration a measure of?

a. The ratio of total alcohol to total blood volume

b. The percentage of alcohol in the blood

c. The ratio of weight to alcohol intake

d. The rate at which you metabolize alcohol

Correct Answer – b. The percentage of alcohol in the blood
Reason: BAC measures the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream, typically expressed as a percentage.

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4. Which statement about quitting smoking is true?

a. Quitting smoking usually results in minor withdrawal symptoms

b. Quitting smoking can be aided by joining a support group

c. Quitting smoking will do little to reverse the damage to the lungs and other parts of the body

d. Quitting smoking is best done by cutting down on the number of cigarettes you smoke over a period of months

5. Roy has missed work several times because of drinking alcohol, yet he continues to drink. Which alcohol-related problem is Roy most likely to have?

a. Alcohol syndrome

b. Alcohol dependence

c. Alcohol abuse

d. Alcoholism

6. What is a typical symptom of intoxication?

a. Less need for sleep

b. Abnormal eye movements

c. Increased attention span

d. Impaired vocabulary

7. Which statement about tobacco use on college and university campuses is true?

a. Tobacco use has decreased in the past 10 years because almost all schools have adopted a no-smoking policy on their premises

b. Tobacco use is more prevalent among those students who also use marijuana, binge drink, and spend more time socializing with friends

c. Tobacco use is considered a minor problem by most student health directors since less than a third of students smoke

d. Tobacco use is most often in the form of smokeless tobacco products used by students to avoid detection

8. Which group is advised to avoid use of the nicotine patch?

a. Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder

b. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes

c. Individuals with heart disease

d. Women thinking about becoming pregnant

9. What is the most common reason why people drink?

a. To celebrate

b. To promote social ease

c. To relax

d. To self-medicate

10. Which type of alcohol is found in alcoholic beverages?

a. Propyl alcohol

b. Methyl alcohol

c. Ethyl alcohol

d. Isopropyl alcohol

11. How long does it take the alcohol in a typical drink to reach the bloodstream?

a. 45 minutes

b. 30 minutes

c. 15 minutes

d. 60 minutes

12. Which health problem may be reduced by moderate alcohol consumption?

a. Diabetes

b. Hypertension

c. Heart Disease

d. Stomach cancer

13. In Canada, what blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit determines that a driver of a motor vehicle is legally drunk?

a. 0.09 percent

b. 0.06 percent

c. 0.08 percent

d. 0.07 percent

14. Which statement about alcohol abuse and dependence is true?

a. Alcohol abuse and Alcohol dependence are different names for the same problem

b. An individual will have a genetic predisposition for developing alcoholism that can be mapped for.

c. Alcoholics always (100%) abuse psychoactive drugs as well

d. Alcohol dependence involves a persistent craving for and an increase tolerance to alcohol.

15. Which statement about drinking on college and university campuses is true?

a. The number of female students who binge drink has declined

b. Because of peer pressure, students tend to drink less alcohol when they live in residences

c. The percentage of students who frequently binge drink has increased

d. Students who live in substance-free dormitories tend to binge drink when alcohol is available

16. Which statement about the effects of alcohol on the body systems is true?

a. Alcohol speeds up the elimination of fluid from the body

b. The leading alcohol-related cause of death is liver damage

c. In most individuals, alcohol sharpens the responses of the brain and nervous system, enhancing sensation and perception

d. French researchers have found that drinking red wine with meals may have a positive effect on the digestive system

17. Which of the following is NOT commonly defined as “one drink”?

a. 355 mm (12 ounces) of beer

b. 50 mm (2 ounces) of vodka

c. 148 mm (5 ounces) of table wine

d. 74 mm (2.5 ounces) of fortified wine

18. What is the name of the addictive compound present in tobacco?

a. Tar

b. Hydrogen cyanide

c. Benzene

d. Nicotine

19. What does a diuretic do?

a. It speeds up the heart rate

b. It lowers blood pressure

c. It delays the absorption of alcohol in the bloodstream

d. It speeds up the elimination of fluids from the body

20. What is the name of the carcinogenic agent found in cigarettes?

a. Carbon monoxide

b. Acrolein

c. Nicotine

d. Tar

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