Alcohol - Primary and Advanced Flashcards

Approximately how long does the body take to process one standard drink?

Answer: About 1 hour

On average the body metabolizes about one standard drink per hour.

Which factor does NOT speed up the elimination of alcohol from the body?

Answer: Drinking coffee

Coffee may increase alertness but does not lower blood alcohol concentration; only time does.

What is a 'standard drink' roughly equivalent to?

Answer: 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of spirits

A standard drink contains about the same amount of pure alcohol across these portions.

Which document is most useful for recording an incident of refused alcohol service?

Answer: An incident log or report form

An incident log documents what happened, protecting both staff and the establishment.

Why is it risky to serve alcohol to a guest on an empty stomach?

Answer: Alcohol is absorbed faster, raising BAC quickly

Without food, alcohol enters the bloodstream more rapidly, increasing intoxication risk.

What should staff offer a guest who has been cut off from alcohol?

Answer: Water, food, and a safe ride option

Offering water, food, and safe transportation supports the guest and reduces liability.

Which of these increases the effect of alcohol on a person?

Answer: Taking certain medications

Some medications interact with alcohol and intensify its effects.