A person who is unconscious or cannot make rational decisions as a result of the use of alcohol is best described as which of the following?

• A. Incapacitated person
• B. Intoxicated person
• C. Impaired person
• D. Drunk person

Answer: (A)

Incapacitated person describes someone whose faculties are so impaired by alcohol that they can’t care for themselves or make rational decisions, and it includes being unconscious. This label fits best because it captures both the loss of self‑protection and the impaired decision-making that results from intoxication, not just being under the influence.

Intoxicated describes being under the influence, which doesn’t necessarily mean the person is unable to function or make decisions. Impaired is a broader term about diminished faculties but doesn’t always imply complete incapacity. Drunk is informal language and isn’t a legal term used to classify someone's level of impairment.