RSA Safe Serving Practices & Alcohol Effects on the Body 2

Question 1

At approximately what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) does the average person begin to lose muscle coordination?

Accepted Answer

0.05%

Answer

At around 0.05% BAC, balance and fine motor control begin to deteriorate noticeably.

Question 2

A guest orders their fourth drink in 90 minutes and appears steady on their feet. What is the most responsible server action?

Accepted Answer

Slow service by offering water and food first

Answer

Offering food and water slows absorption and gives you time to reassess without an abrupt refusal.

Question 3

Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the body?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

The liver breaks down roughly one standard drink per hour through enzymatic oxidation.

Question 4

How does carbonation in drinks like champagne or soda mixers affect alcohol absorption?

Accepted Answer

It speeds absorption by relaxing the pyloric valve

Answer

Carbonation causes the pyloric valve to open faster, allowing alcohol to pass into the small intestine more quickly.

Question 5

A female guest and a male guest of equal weight consume the same number of drinks. Why might the female reach a higher BAC?

Accepted Answer

Women generally have a higher percentage of body fat and lower water content, concentrating alcohol

Answer

Women typically have less body water per pound than men, so the same amount of alcohol becomes more concentrated in their blood.

(RSA) Responsible Server of Alcohol Certification Practice Test