Smart Serve Ontario Signs of Intoxication 2

Question 1

What is the difference between signs and symptoms of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Signs are what the server observes; symptoms are what the patron feels and reports

Answer

Signs are observable indicators that the server can see (stumbling, slurred speech), while symptoms are internal experiences reported by the patron (feeling dizzy, nauseous). Servers must rely primarily on signs.

Question 2

Which of the following motor skill changes is a sign of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty handling money, spilling drinks, or swaying while standing

Answer

Impaired motor skills manifest as difficulty with fine tasks (handling money, picking up drinks), spilling beverages, stumbling, swaying, or difficulty maintaining balance.

Question 3

How does the rate of alcohol consumption affect intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Faster consumption leads to higher BAC because the body cannot metabolize alcohol as quickly as it is being consumed

Answer

The body can only metabolize approximately one standard drink per hour. Consuming alcohol faster than this rate causes BAC to rise more quickly, accelerating intoxication.

Question 4

Which emotional change is commonly associated with intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Mood swings, including sudden aggression, excessive sentimentality, or uncharacteristic sadness

Answer

Intoxication often leads to emotional instability, including sudden mood swings. A patron may become uncharacteristically aggressive, overly emotional, or show rapid shifts between emotions.

Question 5

What does it mean when a patron's behaviour changes from being quiet and reserved to loud and boisterous?

Accepted Answer

This behavioural shift from baseline may indicate the effects of alcohol and should be monitored

Answer

A significant change from a patron's baseline behaviour is one of the most reliable indicators of intoxication. Moving from quiet and reserved to loud and boisterous represents a notable behavioural shift.

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Smart Serve Ontario Signs of Intoxication 2