SIR Alcohol and the Body 3

Question 1

What is considered one 'standard drink' in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A drink containing 13.6 grams (17.05 mL) of pure alcohol

Answer

Any drink served in a single glass

Answer

A drink containing 20 grams of pure alcohol

Answer

Any drink with an alcohol content below 15%

Question 2

Which of the following best represents one standard drink?

Accepted Answer

341 mL (one bottle) of regular beer at 5% alcohol

Answer

750 mL of beer at 5% alcohol

Answer

200 mL of wine at 12% alcohol

Answer

60 mL of spirits at 40% alcohol

Question 3

How many standard drinks are typically found in a 750 mL bottle of wine at 12% alcohol content?

Accepted Answer

5 standard drinks

Answer

3 standard drinks

Answer

4 standard drinks

Answer

6 standard drinks

Question 4

A server notices a patron has consumed 4 standard drinks in 2 hours. Approximately what BAC might an average 68 kg (150 lb) man have?

Accepted Answer

Around 0.08–0.10%

Answer

Around 0.02–0.03%

Answer

Around 0.05–0.06%

Answer

Around 0.15%

Question 5

Why is it important for servers to track how many standard drinks a patron has consumed?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the patron's BAC and assess their level of impairment

Answer

To calculate the patron's bill more accurately

Answer

To report consumption data to BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

Answer

To ensure patrons receive their complimentary drink after a set number

Question 6

Which factor would cause a person to reach a higher BAC more quickly than expected?

Accepted Answer

Drinking on an empty stomach

Answer

Drinking slowly over several hours

Answer

Having eaten a large meal two hours before drinking

Answer

Alternating alcoholic drinks with water

Question 7

Under the Serving It Right program, why must a server understand how alcohol affects the body?

Accepted Answer

So they can identify intoxication, prevent over-service, and reduce liability for the establishment

Answer

So they can advise patrons on which drinks have the least calories

Answer

So they can explain alcohol metabolism to patrons who request information

Answer

So they can determine which patrons are legally allowed to drive home