SMARTSERVE Identifying Intoxication 2

Question 1

What physical sign might indicate a patron is reaching a dangerous level of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Flushed face, glassy eyes, and difficulty focusing

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Asking for the check

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Ordering a non-alcoholic drink

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Laughing at jokes

Question 2

Why might a patron who appears sober still be legally over the limit?

Accepted Answer

Regular drinkers can develop a tolerance that masks visible signs of impairment

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Legal limits are set higher than most people realize

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Blood alcohol tests are often inaccurate

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Alcohol takes no time to affect behavior

Question 3

A patron appears perfectly fine but tells you they have had 10 drinks over two hours. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse further service because the reported consumption indicates dangerous intoxication

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Continue serving since they appear sober

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Ask them to eat food and then serve another drink

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Call their designated driver immediately

Question 4

What is 'rate of consumption' and why is it important for servers?

Accepted Answer

How quickly a patron is drinking, which helps predict rising intoxication

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The price per drink at the establishment

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The speed at which a bartender prepares drinks

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The legal limit of drinks served per hour

Question 5

Which of the following factors can affect how quickly a person becomes intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Body weight, food intake, and metabolism

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The color of their clothing

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The type of glass used

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Whether they are indoors or outdoors

Question 6

A patron seems to be getting intoxicated quickly on only two drinks. What might explain this?

Accepted Answer

They may have a low tolerance, small body mass, or have consumed alcohol elsewhere before arriving

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The drinks were weak

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The venue is too warm

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They are pretending to be intoxicated