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COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS [EXAM PREPARATIONS] GRADE
A+
How does a person's size affect their rate of intoxication?
larger people may be able to drink more without being as affected as smaller people
How does a person's gender affect their rate of intoxication?
women are typically smaller, with a higher percentage of body fat, and tend to become
more intoxicated faster than men
How does a person's rate of consumption affect their rate of intoxication?
the faster a person drinks alcohol, the more quickly he/she will become intoxicated
How does the strength of a drink affect a person's rate of intoxication?
a straight-up drink will be absorbed most quickly
Any carbonated mixer will [decrease/increase] the absorption rate of alcohol.
increase
How does a person's drug use affect their rate of intoxication?
both prescription and non-prescription drugs, when taken with alcohol, can have
unpredictable effects
How does a person's food intake affect their rate of intoxication?
a person with a full stomach will not become intoxicated as quickly as a person drinking
on an empty stomach
How does alcohol differ from other foods and beverages?
it does not have to be digested before being absorbed into the bloodstream
What are the four behavioral cues that tell you someone may have had enough to
drink?
1) losing inhibitions
2) impaired judgement
3) slowed reactions
4) loss of coordination
A customer becoming more relaxed and talkative is an indicator of what
behavioral clue?
losing inhibitions
A customer demonstrating socially unacceptable behavior, such as dancing,
singing, or being overly friendly, is an indicator of what behavioral clue?
impaired judgement
A customer losing their train of thought or having glossy, unfocused eyes is an
indicator of what behavioral clue?
slowed reactions
A customer staggering, stumbling, or spilling drinks is an indicator of what
behavioral clue?
loss of coordination
, What are intoxication rate factors (define)?
factors or circumstances that affect a person's rate of intoxication
What are the six intoxication rate factors?
1) size
2) gender
3) rate of consumption
4) strength of the drink
5) drug use
6) food intake
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content - the amount of alcohol in a person's blood
BAC levels can only be accurately measured by what two methods?
1) blood testing or 2) breathalyzer
How does a person's tolerance affect their rate of intoxication?
It doesn't; it just allows them to hide behavioral cues of intoxication.
How does tolerance affect BAC?
it doesn't
Alcohol is a [depressant/stimulant].
depressant
How might alcohol react with aspirin?
Can cause damage to the stomach lining and possibly internal bleeding
How might alcohol react with antibiotics?
There are too many variations to be specific; consult with a doctor.
How might alcohol react with antihistamines?
Can depress the Central Nervous System (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
How might alcohol react with narcotics?
Can depress the Central Nervous System (CNS) and respiratory functions. May cause
loss of consciousness.
The more alcohol a person consumers, the [lower/higher] a person's BAC will be.
higher
A guest's BAC level [is always the same / can be different] each time he or she
drinks.
can be different
Intoxication rate factors [do not / do] affect how quickly the BAC level rises.
do
The [lower/higher] the BAC level, the more behavioral clues you are likely to see.
higher
The liver eliminates approximately how many ounces of pure alcohol per hour?
3/4 oz
How do you determine the pure alcohol content of a drink?
Pure Alcohol = Proof / 2
The law requires that you, as a server of alcohol, make a reasonable effort to
prevent intoxication in guests, prevent alcohol sales to minors, and intervene if a
guest does become visibly intoxicated. Some examples of reasonable efforts
include...
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS [EXAM PREPARATIONS] GRADE
A+
How does a person's size affect their rate of intoxication?
larger people may be able to drink more without being as affected as smaller people
How does a person's gender affect their rate of intoxication?
women are typically smaller, with a higher percentage of body fat, and tend to become
more intoxicated faster than men
How does a person's rate of consumption affect their rate of intoxication?
the faster a person drinks alcohol, the more quickly he/she will become intoxicated
How does the strength of a drink affect a person's rate of intoxication?
a straight-up drink will be absorbed most quickly
Any carbonated mixer will [decrease/increase] the absorption rate of alcohol.
increase
How does a person's drug use affect their rate of intoxication?
both prescription and non-prescription drugs, when taken with alcohol, can have
unpredictable effects
How does a person's food intake affect their rate of intoxication?
a person with a full stomach will not become intoxicated as quickly as a person drinking
on an empty stomach
How does alcohol differ from other foods and beverages?
it does not have to be digested before being absorbed into the bloodstream
What are the four behavioral cues that tell you someone may have had enough to
drink?
1) losing inhibitions
2) impaired judgement
3) slowed reactions
4) loss of coordination
A customer becoming more relaxed and talkative is an indicator of what
behavioral clue?
losing inhibitions
A customer demonstrating socially unacceptable behavior, such as dancing,
singing, or being overly friendly, is an indicator of what behavioral clue?
impaired judgement
A customer losing their train of thought or having glossy, unfocused eyes is an
indicator of what behavioral clue?
slowed reactions
A customer staggering, stumbling, or spilling drinks is an indicator of what
behavioral clue?
loss of coordination
, What are intoxication rate factors (define)?
factors or circumstances that affect a person's rate of intoxication
What are the six intoxication rate factors?
1) size
2) gender
3) rate of consumption
4) strength of the drink
5) drug use
6) food intake
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content - the amount of alcohol in a person's blood
BAC levels can only be accurately measured by what two methods?
1) blood testing or 2) breathalyzer
How does a person's tolerance affect their rate of intoxication?
It doesn't; it just allows them to hide behavioral cues of intoxication.
How does tolerance affect BAC?
it doesn't
Alcohol is a [depressant/stimulant].
depressant
How might alcohol react with aspirin?
Can cause damage to the stomach lining and possibly internal bleeding
How might alcohol react with antibiotics?
There are too many variations to be specific; consult with a doctor.
How might alcohol react with antihistamines?
Can depress the Central Nervous System (CNS) and can cause drowsiness
How might alcohol react with narcotics?
Can depress the Central Nervous System (CNS) and respiratory functions. May cause
loss of consciousness.
The more alcohol a person consumers, the [lower/higher] a person's BAC will be.
higher
A guest's BAC level [is always the same / can be different] each time he or she
drinks.
can be different
Intoxication rate factors [do not / do] affect how quickly the BAC level rises.
do
The [lower/higher] the BAC level, the more behavioral clues you are likely to see.
higher
The liver eliminates approximately how many ounces of pure alcohol per hour?
3/4 oz
How do you determine the pure alcohol content of a drink?
Pure Alcohol = Proof / 2
The law requires that you, as a server of alcohol, make a reasonable effort to
prevent intoxication in guests, prevent alcohol sales to minors, and intervene if a
guest does become visibly intoxicated. Some examples of reasonable efforts
include...
