Identifying Intoxication Flashcards

A customer who was previously engaging in normal conversation suddenly becomes unusually quiet and has glassy eyes. What should a RAMP-trained server do first?

Answer: Observe the customer more closely and assess other signs of intoxication

A single behavioral change warrants closer observation to assess whether a pattern of intoxication signs is developing before taking action.

Which physiological factor causes women to typically reach higher BAC levels than men after consuming the same amount of alcohol?

Answer: Women generally have a higher proportion of body fat and less body water

Women typically have a higher percentage of body fat and lower percentage of body water than men, causing alcohol to be less diluted and resulting in higher BAC.

A guest orders their fourth drink in 90 minutes. Under RAMP guidelines, what is the most important factor to consider before serving?

Answer: The guest's apparent level of impairment relative to drinks consumed

The guest's visible level of impairment is the primary indicator that must be assessed regardless of how many drinks have been ordered.

Which of the following is considered a LATE-stage sign of intoxication requiring immediate intervention?

Answer: Inability to stand without support

Inability to stand without support indicates severe impairment and is a late-stage sign requiring immediate stoppage of service.

A customer's BAC is estimated at 0.06%. How would you expect this person to appear under observation?

Answer: Mild relaxation and slight impairment of judgment

At 0.06% BAC, individuals typically exhibit mild relaxation, slight lowering of inhibitions, and beginning impairment of judgment.

Which scenario best illustrates the 'threshold effect' that servers should watch for in intoxication assessment?

Answer: A guest who appears fine, then suddenly shows multiple signs of intoxication

The threshold effect occurs when alcohol absorbed earlier suddenly overwhelms the body, causing rapid onset of visible intoxication signs.

A patron becomes argumentative when you ask how they're doing. In a RAMP context, argumentativeness is considered what type of intoxication indicator?

Answer: Behavioral/emotional indicator

Argumentativeness, aggression, and emotional volatility are classified as behavioral or emotional indicators of intoxication.