TAM Card Health and Safety 3

Question 1

Which sign suggests a patron may be experiencing a medical emergency rather than intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Sudden confusion without prior drinking

Answer

Sudden confusion without a history of alcohol consumption may indicate a medical condition like diabetic shock, stroke, or seizure rather than intoxication.

Question 2

What is the safe food handling requirement related to alcohol service in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Servers who handle food and alcohol must follow proper hygiene practices

Answer

Nevada health codes require proper hygiene practices for anyone handling both food and beverages, including handwashing and avoiding cross-contamination.

Question 3

How does dehydration from alcohol consumption affect patron safety?

Accepted Answer

It can increase intoxication effects, cause fainting, and impair judgment further

Answer

Alcohol is a diuretic that causes dehydration, which can amplify intoxication symptoms, increase the risk of fainting, and further impair cognitive function.

Question 4

What should a server do if they notice a patron appears to be drugged by another person?

Accepted Answer

Alert management and security immediately, and do not let the affected person leave with the suspected perpetrator

Answer

If a server suspects drink tampering, they should immediately alert management and security and prevent the affected person from leaving with the suspected perpetrator.

Question 5

Why is it important for servers to know the signs of an allergic reaction to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Because alcohol allergies can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis requiring emergency response

Answer

Some people have genuine alcohol allergies or intolerances that can produce severe reactions including anaphylaxis, which requires immediate emergency medical intervention.

TAM Card - Techniques of Alcohol Management Card Practice Test

TAM Card - Techniques of Alcohol Management Card Practice Test

TAM Card Health and Safety 3