Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards

Which physiological factor means that the same amount of alcohol will produce a higher BAC in women than in men of similar body weight?

Answer: Women have lower levels of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase and higher body fat percentages

Lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase and higher body fat (which doesn't absorb alcohol) mean women typically reach higher BAC levels than men given the same consumption.

A patron tells you they are on antibiotics and assures you alcohol will not affect them. What should the server know?

Answer: Many antibiotics interact negatively with alcohol, potentially intensifying intoxication effects

Certain medications, including some antibiotics, can intensify or alter the effects of alcohol, making the patron a higher-risk individual to serve.

Which of the following is an example of a PROACTIVE risk mitigation technique?

Answer: Offering complimentary water and snacks between rounds before any signs of intoxication appear

Offering water and snacks proactively slows alcohol absorption and delays intoxication before any problems develop, which is the definition of proactive mitigation.

How does a high-volume, fast-paced bar environment specifically increase over-service risk?

Answer: Servers have less time per patron to observe behavioral changes and apply responsible service checks

In busy environments, servers have less interaction time per patron, reducing the opportunity to notice early intoxication signs and apply responsible service protocols.

A patron's speech becomes slightly slurred after their third drink but they are otherwise behaving normally. What is the correct assessment?

Answer: Slurred speech is a valid sign of intoxication and service should be slowed or stopped

Slurred speech is a recognized indicator of impairment regardless of the number of drinks consumed, since individual tolerance and prior consumption vary.

What is the primary reason energy drinks should not be mixed with alcohol in a responsible service context?

Answer: Caffeine masks the sedating effects of alcohol, causing patrons to underestimate their level of intoxication

Caffeine in energy drinks counteracts the sedative effects that normally signal tiredness from intoxication, causing patrons to feel and appear more sober than their BAC reflects.

Which action by a server BEST demonstrates effective risk mitigation when a patron appears to be approaching intoxication?

Answer: Engaging the patron in conversation to assess coherence while slowing service pace

Conversational engagement allows a server to assess cognitive function while naturally slowing the service pace without being confrontational.