SERVSAFE ALCOHOL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED () (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
t/f drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest with
a large amount of body fat. - ANSWER->false (body fat does not absorb
alcohol. this forces it to remain in the bloodstream until broken down
by the liver. alcohol can pass through muscle in a lean person and
spread throughout the body
t/f a 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1 1/2 ounces of
80 proof vodka - ANSWER->false
t/f the liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per hour -
ANSWER->false (one drink per hour)
t/f carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to help
prevent intoxication - ANSWER->false
t/f a guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be
intoxicated - ANSWER->true
amount of alcohol that has been absorbed into the bloodsteam. it is
stated as a percentage - ANSWER->blood alcohol content
(BAC)
,organ from which most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream -
ANSWER->small intestine
organ responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body. it does this at
a rate of one drink per hour. - ANSWER->liver
ability to deal with the effects of alcohol without showing signs
- ANSWER->tolerance
measure of a liquors strength. the percentage of alcohol in liquor can
be determined by dividing its proof in half - ANSWER>proof
to help prevent your guests from becoming intoxicated, you need to
know (3 things) - ANSWER->how alcohol moves through the body, how
alcohol is eliminated from the body, and factors that affect alcohol's
concentrate in the bloodstream
alcohol's path through the body - ANSWER->mouth, stomach, small
intestine, throughout the body
what happens in the mouth when drinking alcohol - ANSWER>a small
amount of alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from here
what happens in the stomach when drinking alcohol - ANSWER>some
alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach wall
ANSW ER-
,what happens in the small intestine when ANSW ER-
drinking alcohol - >most of the alcohol is
absorbed into the bloodstream from here what happens
throughout the body when drinking alcohol -
>once in the bloodstream, alcohol travels quickly throughout the body.
it will reach the brain in minutes
Driving with a BAC of __ or higher is against the law in all 50 states. -
ANSWER->.08
a BAC of __ or higher can lead to coma or death - ANSWER->.30
the liver can only remove alcohol from the body at the rate of __ drink
per hour. drinking more than this will result in a buildup in the
bloodstream. this will raise BAC. - ANSWER->one
t/f the more alcohol a drink contains, the more than will end up in the
bloodstream. this will raise BAC - ANSWER->true
t/f a small person will have a higher BAC than a large person, all other
factors being the same. - ANSWER->true, because small people have
less blood in their bodies to dilute alcohol
t/f a woman will have a higher BAC than a man, all other factors being
the same - ANSWER->true
why do women have a higher BAC than men, all other factors being the
same? - ANSWER->have a higher percentage of body fat, have a smaller
, amount of a stomach enzyme that helps break down alcohol, and are
typically smaller than men, and so have less blood in their bodies
how does age effect BAC - ANSWER->body fat typically increases with
age and enzyme action tends to slow as a person gets older
t/f a senior citizen will have a higher BAC than a younger guest, all
other factors being the same - ANSWER->true
an emotional guest will have a higher BAC than a guest who is calm, all
other factors being the same - ANSWER->true
how does the emotional state of a guest effect their BAC -
>when a person gets stressed, angry, or afraid, the body ANSW ER-
diverts blood to the muscles and away from the stomach
and small intestine and this reduced blood flow shows the absorption
of alcohol into the bloodstream
t/f guests who drink alcohol while taking medications or using illegal
drugs can intensify the effects of alcohol or experience dangerous
interactions - ANSWER->true
t/f a guest who has not eaten will have a higher BAC
than a guest who has eaten, all other factors being the
same - true ANS WER-
>
how does food effect the BAC of a guest? - ANSWER-
>food keeps
alcohol in the stomach for a longer period of time, this slows the rate at
which it reaches the small intestine and take special care if you know a
ANSWERS UPDATED () (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
t/f drink for drink, a lean guest will have a higher BAC than a guest with
a large amount of body fat. - ANSWER->false (body fat does not absorb
alcohol. this forces it to remain in the bloodstream until broken down
by the liver. alcohol can pass through muscle in a lean person and
spread throughout the body
t/f a 12-ounce beer contains less alcohol than 1 1/2 ounces of
80 proof vodka - ANSWER->false
t/f the liver can break down alcohol at the rate of two drinks per hour -
ANSWER->false (one drink per hour)
t/f carbohydrates are the best type of food to serve with alcohol to help
prevent intoxication - ANSWER->false
t/f a guest who switches to larger or stronger drinks may be
intoxicated - ANSWER->true
amount of alcohol that has been absorbed into the bloodsteam. it is
stated as a percentage - ANSWER->blood alcohol content
(BAC)
,organ from which most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream -
ANSWER->small intestine
organ responsible for breaking down alcohol in the body. it does this at
a rate of one drink per hour. - ANSWER->liver
ability to deal with the effects of alcohol without showing signs
- ANSWER->tolerance
measure of a liquors strength. the percentage of alcohol in liquor can
be determined by dividing its proof in half - ANSWER>proof
to help prevent your guests from becoming intoxicated, you need to
know (3 things) - ANSWER->how alcohol moves through the body, how
alcohol is eliminated from the body, and factors that affect alcohol's
concentrate in the bloodstream
alcohol's path through the body - ANSWER->mouth, stomach, small
intestine, throughout the body
what happens in the mouth when drinking alcohol - ANSWER>a small
amount of alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from here
what happens in the stomach when drinking alcohol - ANSWER>some
alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach wall
ANSW ER-
,what happens in the small intestine when ANSW ER-
drinking alcohol - >most of the alcohol is
absorbed into the bloodstream from here what happens
throughout the body when drinking alcohol -
>once in the bloodstream, alcohol travels quickly throughout the body.
it will reach the brain in minutes
Driving with a BAC of __ or higher is against the law in all 50 states. -
ANSWER->.08
a BAC of __ or higher can lead to coma or death - ANSWER->.30
the liver can only remove alcohol from the body at the rate of __ drink
per hour. drinking more than this will result in a buildup in the
bloodstream. this will raise BAC. - ANSWER->one
t/f the more alcohol a drink contains, the more than will end up in the
bloodstream. this will raise BAC - ANSWER->true
t/f a small person will have a higher BAC than a large person, all other
factors being the same. - ANSWER->true, because small people have
less blood in their bodies to dilute alcohol
t/f a woman will have a higher BAC than a man, all other factors being
the same - ANSWER->true
why do women have a higher BAC than men, all other factors being the
same? - ANSWER->have a higher percentage of body fat, have a smaller
, amount of a stomach enzyme that helps break down alcohol, and are
typically smaller than men, and so have less blood in their bodies
how does age effect BAC - ANSWER->body fat typically increases with
age and enzyme action tends to slow as a person gets older
t/f a senior citizen will have a higher BAC than a younger guest, all
other factors being the same - ANSWER->true
an emotional guest will have a higher BAC than a guest who is calm, all
other factors being the same - ANSWER->true
how does the emotional state of a guest effect their BAC -
>when a person gets stressed, angry, or afraid, the body ANSW ER-
diverts blood to the muscles and away from the stomach
and small intestine and this reduced blood flow shows the absorption
of alcohol into the bloodstream
t/f guests who drink alcohol while taking medications or using illegal
drugs can intensify the effects of alcohol or experience dangerous
interactions - ANSWER->true
t/f a guest who has not eaten will have a higher BAC
than a guest who has eaten, all other factors being the
same - true ANS WER-
>
how does food effect the BAC of a guest? - ANSWER-
>food keeps
alcohol in the stomach for a longer period of time, this slows the rate at
which it reaches the small intestine and take special care if you know a
