TAM Card Recognizing Intoxication 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a reliable physical sign of intoxication that TAM training identifies?

Accepted Answer

Bloodshot or glassy eyes combined with slurred speech

Answer

Bloodshot or glassy eyes combined with slurred speech are consistent physical indicators of alcohol intoxication recognized in TAM training.

Question 2

What behavioral change often indicates the early stages of intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Becoming noticeably more talkative, louder, and less inhibited than when they arrived

Answer

An increase in talkativeness, volume, and reduced inhibition compared to arrival behavior are early behavioral signs of intoxication.

Question 3

Why is it important for servers to count or track the number of drinks a patron consumes?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the patron's likely BAC and anticipate intoxication before obvious signs appear

Answer

Tracking drink count helps servers estimate BAC progression and anticipate intoxication, allowing proactive intervention.

Question 4

What does it mean when an intoxicated patron has difficulty focusing their eyes or maintaining eye contact?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol has impaired their oculomotor function, indicating significant intoxication

Answer

Difficulty focusing or maintaining eye contact indicates that alcohol has impaired the neurological control of eye movements, a sign of significant intoxication.

Question 5

How can a server distinguish between a patron who is naturally uncoordinated and one who is intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

By comparing their current coordination to their behavior when they arrived or first ordered

Answer

Baseline comparison is key — observing the patron's coordination when they first arrive provides a reference point for detecting alcohol-related changes.

TAM Card - Techniques of Alcohol Management Card Practice Test

TAM Card - Techniques of Alcohol Management Card Practice Test

TAM Card Recognizing Intoxication 2