Health and Safety Quiz: Alcohol and First Aid

A toxic chemical found in antifreeze that is linked to lung diseases and can be absorbed through the skin or ingested.

A category of chemicals that are the active ingredient in e-liquids.

A renewable fuel source derived from corn and other plants.

A standard serving size that contains approximately 14 grams of ethanol.

The percentage of alcohol in a beverage, typically measured as a volume percentage.

The percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream.

A state of physical and psychological dependence on nicotine, characterized by cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and continued use despite negative consequences.

Techniques that help manage stress through various methods, such as exercise, deep breathing, meditation, healthy diet, and adequate sleep.

The stage of infection where a person is exposed to a pathogen but doesn't yet show symptoms.

The stage of infection where the infected person begins to experience mild symptoms.

The stage of infection where the individual experiences the full-blown symptoms of the disease.

The stage of infection where the symptoms begin to decline.

The stage of infection where the body recovers from the disease, and the person returns to normal functioning, assuming the disease wasn't too severe.

A type of infection caused by tiny organisms called bacteria. These organisms can cause a range of illness from minor infections to serious diseases.

A type of infection caused by microscopic organisms called viruses. Viruses can cause a variety of illnesses, such as the common cold, flu, and many other diseases.

The body's natural response to injury or invaders like bacteria and viruses.

A medical condition where an individual struggles to control their alcohol consumption due to the health consequences.

The state of being intoxicated to the point where the body's vital functions are impaired, potentially leading to death.

Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, which is illegal and extremely dangerous.

The study of how people interact with their work environment, focusing on optimizing safety and comfort.

A sudden, unexpected cessation of the heart's electrical activity, resulting in the absence of heartbeat and breathing.

Factors that increase an individual's risk of experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

Measures taken to prevent incidents of accidental poisoning, particularly in homes with children or vulnerable individuals.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for American workers.

A blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is considered legally impaired for individuals over 21 years old. For those under 21, the legal limit is 0.01% or higher. Additionally, a BAC of 0.01% or higher is illegal for anyone on probation, regardless of age.

Individuals with smaller body sizes often have less capacity to dilute alcohol, which means they reach higher BAC levels faster compared to larger individuals consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Women tend to have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase, an enzyme responsible for breaking down alcohol in the stomach. This leads to a higher BAC for women compared to men consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Fat tissue has a lower water content and absorbs less alcohol compared to muscle tissue. Therefore, individuals with higher body fat percentages will have a higher concentration of alcohol in their bloodstream.

Food helps slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. Drinking on an empty stomach allows alcohol to be absorbed faster, leading to a higher BAC.

Alcohol's effects on the brain can be short-term, interfering with communication pathways and causing changes in thinking, and long-term, leading to brain shrinkage, memory problems, sleep disturbances, and potential brain damage.

Alcohol can have negative effects on mental health, initially inducing feelings of relaxation, reduced anxiety, and increased confidence. However, chronic alcohol use can lead to various mental health problems.

Chronic alcohol consumption can contribute to various health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.

A condition where the skin is paler, cold, or harder than normal.

Soak the affected area in warm water until it appears red and warm. Use hot water, but ensure it's not too hot to cause burns.

Cover the burn with a clean bandage, and keep the burn raised above the heart.

Shivering, confusion, drowsiness, weak pulse, cold skin, and loss of consciousness are all signs.

Gently move the person out of the cold, remove wet clothing, cover them with blankets, and monitor their condition.

Throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103F, hot, red, dry skin, fainting, and consciousness.

Sponge the person with cool water, fan them while putting cool water on them, put wet towels on the neck, and cover the person with a wet towel.

Never use a stove range or oven to heat your home, keep combustible and flammable liquids away from heat sources, and never use portable generators inside your house.

Two hands placed in the center of the chest, with shoulders directly above hands and elbows locked. Keep yourself 2 inches away from the chest, maintain a compression rate of 100-120 per minute, and ensure the chest fully recoils after each compression.

A device used to analyze heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation. This aims to restore the heart rhythm to normal.

First aid for cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds includes washing your hands with soap and water, applying pressure with a clean bandage or gauze, cleaning the wound, rinsing with water, and applying an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.

First aid for bites and stings involves moving to a safe place, removing the stinger, washing the area with soap, applying a cold compress, and elevating the affected limb.

First aid for electrical shock includes checking for a pulse, starting CPR if necessary, preventing hypothermia, and applying a gauze bandage to any burns.

First aid for choking involves bending the person over at the waist, striking their back between the shoulder blades 5 times with the heel of your hand, and then examining their airway to remove any obstruction.

A first-degree burn affects only the outer layer of the skin, a second-degree burn affects both the outer and underlying layers, and a third-degree burn destroys the epidermis and dermis, potentially reaching bone, muscle and tendons.

First aid for burns involves cooling the burned area, keeping it clean, and watching for signs of infection. Second and third-degree burns require medical attention.