NC Intox EC/IR II Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers.

NC Intox EC/IR II Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers. What are the 3 basic units of metric measure? Meter, Liter, and Grams What is the temperature of the human body? 98.6 Degrees What is the temperature of breath leaving the body? 40 Degrees Centigrade In regards to operating temperatures what does the Intox EC/IR II do? The Intox EC/IR II constantly monitors operating temperatures throughout testing What is Ethyl Alcohol? 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? Compounds or impurities that constitute a very small proportion of the total volume of a alcoholic beverage. What is the proofing system? Twice the percentage of alcohol by volume. 86 proof would be 43% alcohol by volume. How does the body handle ethanol? Absorption, Distribution, Elimination Absorption The process of moving alcohol from the stomach and upper small intestine to the blood compartment. How is ethanol digested by the body? Not digested but absorbed unchanged Residual alcohol Alcohol which remains in the mouth also known as mouth alcohol. How long does it take for residual alcohol to diminish below significant levels? 15 minutes Pyloric Sphincter Muscular ring connecting the base of the stomach with the upper small intestine. Duodenum Upper small intestine What has the most effect on alcohol absorption? The quantity of food substances ingested with or immediately prior to consumption How long does it take for complete absorption to occur? 30 to 90 minutes Distribution 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? 58% What percentage of a male's body is made of water? 65% Elimination The process of breaking down (live metabolism) or excreting (lung and kidneys) alcohol by the body. What percentage of the metabolic processes account for the elimination of consumed alcohol? 90-95% What is the rate of oxidation for a general non-alcoholic? 0.0165 per hour Why is it important to collect a alveolar or deep lung sample when testing? if that type of sample isn't collected the sample will be diluted with breath of lower alcohol concentration from the upper respiratory tract. Henry's Law at a given temperature, the amount of alcohol in the air is proportional to the amount of alcohol in the water solution (refers to wet gas breath simulator, not dry gas canister). What does appreciable mean? Noticeable Ethanol is a? Central nervous system depressant Where is ethanol first found in the body? Brain If the driver licence state is unknown or none what is entered into the Intox EC/IR II ? XX What do you enter into the Intox EC/IR II for the TYPE OF AGENCY for the NC State Highway Patrol? SHP What do you enter into the Intox EC/IR II for the AGENCY for the NC State Highway Patrol? Troop and District (E9) What key do you press to start the test after the observation period? Space bar When the Intox asks for "LEO/Analyst Y/N" what do you enter into the instrument? Y for Yes and N for No What is entered into the Intox for the citation number when it is for training and demonstrations? T (T & 8 zeros) What is entered into the Intox for the citation number when it is for probation/court ordered? P (P & 8 zeros) What is entered into the Intox for the citation number when it is for pre-arrest test? A (A & 8 zeros) What is entered into the Intox for the citation number when it is unknown or not accepted?