North Carolina Intox EC/IR II Study
Guide Questions and Answers
What are the 3 basic units of metric measure? - ANSWER>>Meter, Liter, and
Grams
What is the temperature of the human body? - ANSWER>>98.6 Degrees
What is the temperature of breath leaving the body? - ANSWER>>40 Degrees
Centigrade
In regards to operating temperatures what does the Intox EC/IR II do? -
ANSWER>>The Intox EC/IR II constantly monitors operating temperatures
throughout testing
What is Ethyl Alcohol? - ANSWER>>Also known as ethanol in its purest state is a
clear, colorless liquid, which possesses a pungent odor and produces a burning
taste sensation.
What are Congeners? - ANSWER>>Compounds or impurities that constitute a very
small proportion of the total volume of a alcoholic beverage.
What is the proofing system? - ANSWER>>Twice the percentage of alcohol by
volume. 86 proof would be 43% alcohol by volume.
How does the body handle ethanol? - ANSWER>>Absorption, Distribution,
Elimination
Absorption - ANSWER>>The process of moving alcohol from the stomach and
upper small intestine to the blood compartment.
, How is ethanol digested by the body? - ANSWER>>Not digested but absorbed
unchanged
Residual alcohol - ANSWER>>Alcohol which remains in the mouth also known as
mouth alcohol.
How long does it take for residual alcohol to diminish below significant levels? -
ANSWER>>15 minutes
Pyloric Sphincter - ANSWER>>Muscular ring connecting the base of the stomach
with the upper small intestine.
Duodenum - ANSWER>>Upper small intestine
What has the most effect on alcohol absorption? - ANSWER>>The quantity of
food substances ingested with or immediately prior to consumption
How long does it take for complete absorption to occur? - ANSWER>>30 to 90
minutes
Distribution - ANSWER>>The process of distributing alcohol between blood and
all other tissue water compartments. A naturally occurring dynamic equilibrium
created by alcohol's natural attraction to water.
What percentage of a female's body is made of water? - ANSWER>>58%
What percentage of a male's body is made of water? - ANSWER>>65%
Elimination - ANSWER>>The process of breaking down (live metabolism) or
excreting (lung and kidneys) alcohol by the body.
Guide Questions and Answers
What are the 3 basic units of metric measure? - ANSWER>>Meter, Liter, and
Grams
What is the temperature of the human body? - ANSWER>>98.6 Degrees
What is the temperature of breath leaving the body? - ANSWER>>40 Degrees
Centigrade
In regards to operating temperatures what does the Intox EC/IR II do? -
ANSWER>>The Intox EC/IR II constantly monitors operating temperatures
throughout testing
What is Ethyl Alcohol? - ANSWER>>Also known as ethanol in its purest state is a
clear, colorless liquid, which possesses a pungent odor and produces a burning
taste sensation.
What are Congeners? - ANSWER>>Compounds or impurities that constitute a very
small proportion of the total volume of a alcoholic beverage.
What is the proofing system? - ANSWER>>Twice the percentage of alcohol by
volume. 86 proof would be 43% alcohol by volume.
How does the body handle ethanol? - ANSWER>>Absorption, Distribution,
Elimination
Absorption - ANSWER>>The process of moving alcohol from the stomach and
upper small intestine to the blood compartment.
, How is ethanol digested by the body? - ANSWER>>Not digested but absorbed
unchanged
Residual alcohol - ANSWER>>Alcohol which remains in the mouth also known as
mouth alcohol.
How long does it take for residual alcohol to diminish below significant levels? -
ANSWER>>15 minutes
Pyloric Sphincter - ANSWER>>Muscular ring connecting the base of the stomach
with the upper small intestine.
Duodenum - ANSWER>>Upper small intestine
What has the most effect on alcohol absorption? - ANSWER>>The quantity of
food substances ingested with or immediately prior to consumption
How long does it take for complete absorption to occur? - ANSWER>>30 to 90
minutes
Distribution - ANSWER>>The process of distributing alcohol between blood and
all other tissue water compartments. A naturally occurring dynamic equilibrium
created by alcohol's natural attraction to water.
What percentage of a female's body is made of water? - ANSWER>>58%
What percentage of a male's body is made of water? - ANSWER>>65%
Elimination - ANSWER>>The process of breaking down (live metabolism) or
excreting (lung and kidneys) alcohol by the body.
