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Identifying Intoxication & Intervention Techniques Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following BEST describes the 'counting standard' used in responsible alcohol service?

    Answer: Tracking the number of drinks served to each individual guest

    Per-guest drink tracking allows servers to estimate BAC and identify when a guest is approaching intoxication.

  2. A guest exhibits 'dry mouth' and keeps licking their lips while speaking. In the context of RSA training, this could indicate:

    Answer: A possible sign of alcohol intoxication combined with dehydration caused by drinking

    Alcohol is a diuretic that causes dehydration, and dry mouth or lip-licking can be a subtle intoxication cue.

  3. In a third-party liability (dram shop) case, which server behavior offers the STRONGEST legal defense?

    Answer: Documenting that the guest appeared sober when served and that service was refused when signs of intoxication appeared

    Documented observation and refusal when intoxication signs appeared demonstrates the server acted responsibly under dram shop law.

  4. A guest at the bar is sitting still and talking quietly but has noticeably glazed eyes and a flushed face. The server should:

    Answer: Recognize the physical signs and reduce or stop alcohol service

    Glazed eyes and flushed face are physical signs of alcohol's effect on the body, even when behavior appears quiet.

  5. Why should servers avoid saying 'you've had too much to drink' when cutting off a guest?

    Answer: Both B and C are correct

    The phrase is both confrontational and inaccurate, since servers observe behavior — not BAC — and should frame refusals respectfully.

  6. When a guest leaves an establishment and appears impaired, what is the server's BEST immediate action?

    Answer: Alert management, offer to call a cab or rideshare, and document the situation

    Dram shop liability can extend beyond the premises, so offering a safe ride option and documenting the situation is the responsible action.

  7. Which factor MOST directly accelerates alcohol absorption into the bloodstream?

    Answer: Consuming carbonated mixers with alcohol

    Carbonation speeds gastric emptying, which allows alcohol to reach the small intestine — and the bloodstream — faster.