Smart Serve Identifying Intoxication & Impairment 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a reliable physical sign of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Slurred speech, loss of coordination, and glassy/unfocused eyes

Answer

Reliable physical signs include slurred speech, impaired coordination, glassy or bloodshot eyes, difficulty standing or walking, and spilling drinks. Behavioral changes alone aren't sufficient indicators.

Question 2

A patron who has only had two drinks is showing signs of severe intoxication. What might explain this?

Accepted Answer

They may have consumed alcohol elsewhere, taken medications, be fatigued, or have a low tolerance

Answer

Factors like pre-drinking elsewhere, medication interactions, fatigue, empty stomach, low body weight, or health conditions can cause visible intoxication from relatively few drinks at your venue.

Question 3

What is the TAPS method for monitoring patron intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Time, Amount, Proof, Speed

Answer

TAPS stands for Time (how long they've been drinking), Amount (how many drinks), Proof (alcohol content/strength of drinks), and Speed (how fast they're drinking). It helps track intoxication risk.

Question 4

At what point should a server begin monitoring a patron more closely?

Accepted Answer

From the moment they enter — monitoring should be continuous

Answer

Monitoring should be continuous from the moment a patron begins consuming alcohol. Waiting for obvious signs of impairment means you've likely already over-served them.

Question 5

A patron's behavior changes from quiet to very loud and overly friendly. Is this a sign of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Yes — behavioral changes like loss of inhibition and exaggerated behavior indicate possible intoxication

Answer

Loss of inhibition leading to personality changes (quiet person becomes loud, reserved person becomes overly friendly) is one of the earliest behavioral signs of alcohol's effect on the brain.

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Smart Serve Identifying Intoxication & Impairment 2