Alcohol is a ____ and _____ the central nervous system - correct answer depressant, slows
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is called - correct
... [Show More] answer BAC Blood Alcohol Concentration (measured in milligrams found in a 100 ml of blood)
Approximately _____ of the alcohol content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream (using the liver to metabolize). The remaining ___ will be eliminated through a person's breath, sweat, and urine. - correct answer 90% and 10%
two main factors that affect BAC levels. - correct answer The number of drinks and how quickly they are consumed
4.5%, 5%, or even 9% alcohol content - correct answer Beer
6% to over 15% alcohol - correct answer Wine
15% to over 40% alcohol. - correct answer Spirits
One Standard Drink of BEER - correct answer 12 ounces (341 mL) of beer (including cider) with 5% alcohol.
One Standard Drink of WINE - correct answer 5 ounces (142 mL) of wine with 12% alcohol
One Standard Drink of SPIRITS - correct answer 1.5 ounces (43 mL) of spirits with 40% alcohol
formula to calculate what a Standard Drink will be for any percentage of alcohol - correct answer 60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces)
Shots and shooters should not be served in... - correct answer round-bottomed vials or test tubes. They should be served in a self-supporting, flat-bottomed container. The customer must be able to put the drink down so they are not forced to drink the entire serving at once.
BAC will continue to rise, even after the person stops drinking, because it takes time for alcohol to travel into the bloodstream.
T Or F - correct answer True
GREEN means go. - correct answer Assess your customer and choose GREEN if the customer is showing no signs of intoxication. At this rating, the customer is likely to have a BAC level of 0.05 or less and can be served alcohol.
YELLOW means caution/slow down. - correct answer Assess your customer and choose YELLOW if the customer is beginning to show signs of intoxication.
RED means stop. - correct answer Assess your customer and choose RED if they are showing multiple signs of intoxication. This customer cannot be served alcohol. You are responsible for an intoxicated customer until he or she is sober again and you will need to take steps to ensure their safety.
are based on changes in an individual's appearance, movements, and vital signs. - correct answer Physical signs of intoxication
are based on an individual's loss of self-control and inhibitions, loss of memory, and a decreasing ability to make good decisions. - correct answer Mental/cognitive signs of intoxication
are based on how an individual interacts with you and others. - correct answer Social signs of intoxication
Two of the most common signs of intoxication - correct answer [Show Less]