Think Safe, Drink Safe Quiz

1. SCENARIO: You are at a party with a friend and someone offers you both some drugs. Your friend takes them and shortly after begins acting strange and loses consciousness. You are worried about their safety. Do you:

Avoid calling Dalhousie Security (on-campus) or 911 (off-campus) because you are breaking the law and could both get in trouble

Call Dalhousie Security immediately. The safety of your friend is the most important. You will never get in trouble for calling Security or emergency services.

Explanation

Call Dalhousie Security immediately. The safety of your friend is the most important. You will never get in trouble for calling Security or emergency services.

2. The DalSafe smart phone app:

Conveys important information regarding incidents and emergencies on campus

Contains emergency contacts both on and off campus, as well as safe walk services and real time chat with security

Describes how to respond to particular emergency situations

Contains a safety security box including a mental health tool kit, safety tips and a flashlight

All of the above

The DalSafe app has many features designed to keep you up-to-date and safe on campus. Every Dal student should have this app!

Explanation

The DalSafe app has many features designed to keep you up-to-date and safe on campus. Every Dal student should have this app!

3. Consent is:

When both parties agree to engage in sexual activity whether intoxicated or sober

When both parties agree to engage in sexual activity and they are both sober

When both parties agreed to engage in sexual activity previously when they were both sober, however they are now intoxicated

Consent can only happen when both parties agree to something when they are sober. However, there are lots of other things to think about when it comes to consent. Check out this helpful video on consent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8

Explanation

Consent can only happen when both parties agree to something when they are sober. However, there are lots of other things to think about when it comes to consent. Check out this helpful video on consent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8

4. Which of the follow would not be considered an alcohol harm reduction technique?

Arranging a sober driver before a night out drinking

Alternating alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks

Eating before consuming alcoholic beverages

Mixing hard alcohol with low-sugar drinks

The mix you choose for your alcoholic beverage does not typically reduce the amount of harm that may result from drinking. Try to alternate drinks with water, eat before going out, and set limits for the amount of drinks you will consume.

Explanation

The mix you choose for your alcoholic beverage does not typically reduce the amount of harm that may result from drinking. Try to alternate drinks with water, eat before going out, and set limits for the amount of drinks you will consume.

5. What is the minimum one can drink to cause alcohol poisoning?

2 standard drinks

4 standard drinks

6 standard drinks

Alcohol poisoning can occur at any level of alcohol consumption and there is no specific minimum amount that can cause it. The severity of alcohol poisoning depends on various factors such as age, sex, size, weight, drinking speed, food intake, overall health, and any other drugs that have been taken. Therefore, it is not possible to determine a minimum quantity of alcohol that can lead to alcohol poisoning as it varies from person to person.

Explanation

Alcohol poisoning can occur at any level of alcohol consumption and there is no specific minimum amount that can cause it. The severity of alcohol poisoning depends on various factors such as age, sex, size, weight, drinking speed, food intake, overall health, and any other drugs that have been taken. Therefore, it is not possible to determine a minimum quantity of alcohol that can lead to alcohol poisoning as it varies from person to person.

6. I can carry alcohol around campus if:

I re-cork my wine bottle

I pour it into a travel mug

It is not in an obvious liquor container

All of the above

None of the above

All of the above are considered “illegal possession” and will result in a fine of $467.50

Explanation

All of the above are considered “illegal possession” and will result in a fine of $467.50

7. SCENARIO: You are in your residence room with a friend that has had too much to drink. You notice that they are displaying signs of alcohol poisoning. Do you:

Try to make them sick, put them under a cold shower or walk them around

Let them sleep it off, they will be better in the morning

Monitor them and if they don’t get any better, call 911and wait for emergency services to arrive on scene

You should always call Dal Security if you are on campus and there is an emergency as they know the campus well and will be able to direct emergency services appropriately. If off campus, call 911 in the event of an emergency. Stay with your friend and monitor them, keep them warm and put them in the recovery position while you wait for them to arrive.

Explanation

You should always call Dal Security if you are on campus and there is an emergency as they know the campus well and will be able to direct emergency services appropriately. If off campus, call 911 in the event of an emergency. Stay with your friend and monitor them, keep them warm and put them in the recovery position while you wait for them to arrive.

8. SCENARIO: Katie is a 2^nd year student at Dalhousie. At the beginning of the year, she liked her classes and was doing well. However, Katie is now feeling overwhelmed with her workload and her anxiety has increased. When she drinks with friends on the weekends, she notices that her anxiety quickly dissipates. As a result, Katie has started to drink more frequently on week nights to relieve her feelings of anxiety. She has also began neglecting her friends and school work. As her friend, what could you do to help?

A: Go to Katie with a group of friends and confront her about her problem as soon as possible

B: Find a quiet and private space to start the conversation with Katie one-on-one

C: Assure Katie it will be fine and that everyone experiences things like this sometimes

D: Listen, be supportive and offer to go with Katie to talk to someone about her problem

All of the above

Both B and C

Both B and D

It is important to choose a time and place that your friend will feel as comfortable as possible talking about their issue. This means choosing somewhere quiet, private and talking to them one-on-one. Telling your friend that they will be fine or that this is common may be-little what they are experiencing and make them less likely to seek help.

Explanation

It is important to choose a time and place that your friend will feel as comfortable as possible talking about their issue. This means choosing somewhere quiet, private and talking to them one-on-one. Telling your friend that they will be fine or that this is common may be-little what they are experiencing and make them less likely to seek help.

9. Which of the following best describe the primary signs of alcohol poisoning?

A: Confusion, loss of coordination, vomiting, seizures, low body temperature

B: Vomiting, seizures, blue-tinged or pale skin, irregular or slow breathing, unconsciousness

C: Confusion, unconsciousness, seizures, dizziness, sweating

D: Hyperactivity, loss of coordination, short of breath, confusion

Both A and B

Both A and C

All of these symptoms indicate that an individual may be experiencing alcohol poisoning. If you see any of these signs in a friend that has been drinking, call Dal Security (on-campus) and 911 (off-campus) to be safe!

Explanation

All of these symptoms indicate that an individual may be experiencing alcohol poisoning. If you see any of these signs in a friend that has been drinking, call Dal Security (on-campus) and 911 (off-campus) to be safe!

10. Binge drinking is:

Defined as the consumption of 7 drinks in one sitting for both men and women

Defined as 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men in about 2 hours

Defined as 8 drinks for men and 7 drinks for women in about 2 hours

Determined based on individual tolerance and type of alcohol consumed

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism binge drinking is defined as a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08. This normally happens when women consume 4 drinks or more and when men drink 5 drinks or more

Explanation

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism binge drinking is defined as a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08. This normally happens when women consume 4 drinks or more and when men drink 5 drinks or more

11. Which of the following services can be found on the DalSafe App ?

A) DAL Security contact information

B) Friend walk—Sends your location to your friend so they can watch your progress

C) Virtual Walkhome—sends your location to Dalhousie Security Dispatch so they can watch your progress

D) A list of campus restaurants and facilities

A, B & C

All of the above

All of the services can be found on the DalSafe app and are designed to keep you safe when walking home alone at night. Download the app now to take advantage of these services!

Explanation

All of the services can be found on the DalSafe app and are designed to keep you safe when walking home alone at night. Download the app now to take advantage of these services!