smartserve exam Q&A
what is BAC - =The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in the
bloodstream (100ml of blood) measured in milligrams
- someone with 50mg of alcohol has a BAC of 0.05
Impact of alcohol - =it is a depressant, slowing down the CNS and impacting how a person
thinks acts and moves
how is alcohol metabolized? - =more slowly than it is consumed (metabolize 1 drink per hour).
apporx 90% will be slowly eliminated from bloodstream and other 0% will go from breath,
sweat, urine
what two main factors impact BAC levels - =the number of drinks and how quickly they are
consumed. *BAC can continue to rise even after a person stops drinking because of how it goes
into the bloodstream
3 important things in estimating what to serve each customer - =know standard drink sizes,
learn BAC chart, monitor how much guests drink
what are the three general classes of alcohol? - =beer, wine, spirits (vodka, gin, rum, tequila,
whisky, brandy, liqueurs)
what are the average alcohol contents for each general class - =beer --> 4.5%, 5%, or even 9%
wine --> from 6% to over 15%
sprits --> 15% to over 40%
what is the standard drink - =The Standard Drink is a benchmark that can help you estimate the
amount of alcohol each customer is consuming.
,what is the standard drink of each of the three classes - =beer --> One Standard Drink of BEER is
12 ounces (341 mL) of beer (including cider) with 5% alcohol.
wine --> One Standard Drink of WINE is 5 ounces (142 mL) of wine with 12% alcohol.
spirits --> One Standard Drink of SPIRITS is 1.5 ounces (43 mL) of spirits with 40% alcohol.
how do you calculate standard drink - =60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces)
- For example, a drink containing 40% alcohol would require a serving size of 1.5 ounces to be
considered a Standard Drink. The calculation is: 60 ÷ 40 = 1.5
what shot glasses should be used - =it is recommended that shots and shooters not be served in
round-bottomed vials or test tubes. They should be served in a self-supporting, flat-bottomed
container.
do glass sizes impact a "standard drink" - =yes
what are the factors in BAC - =BAC charts incorporate a person's sex, weight, number of drinks
consumed and time. Time is the most important factor impacting BAC. The more drinks
consumed in a shorter period of time, the higher the BAC
what does elimination depend on - =This BAC chart assumes a rate of elimination of alcohol
from the body of 0.015 mg/ml/hr, or approximately one Standard Drink per hour. Elimination
rates may vary between 0.01 and 0.025 mg/ml/hr, depending on factors such as a person's sex
and weight. This means that less than one Standard Drink may be eliminated by an individual's
body per hour.
what system can you use to judge level of intoxication - =traffic light system
- green --> sober
yellow --> beginning intoxication
red --> multiple signs of intoxication
, are bac charts estimates - =yes they are! they act as a guideline
what factors impact BAC - =body size
body fat (person with higher percentage of body fat will tend to have a higher BAC AS alcohol
isn't absorbed in fatty tissue)
fitness
age (as you age your ability to metabolize decreases)
sex (Females and transgender individuals assigned female at birth, tend to have a higher
proportion of fatty tissue and less total body water than males and transgender individuals
assigned male at birth, of the same weight.)
food and non-aocoholic drinks (Eating foods that are high in fat and protein, before or while
drinking, will keep alcohol in the stomach longer and slow down absorption.)
drugs
caffine (people consuming these drinks along with alcohol may not realize how intoxicated they
are becoming.)
carbonated drinks (allow alcohol to enter into the bloodstream faster than normal.)
environment
tolerance --> does not lower BAC but can mask the effects
what are the physical signs of intoxication? - =Change in vital signs and physical appearance:
- Breathing is noticeably slower/shallower
- Excessive sweating; may smell of alcohol and/or cannabis
- The face is flushed/red face
- Eyes are red/glassy/expressionless
- Pupils are dilated
Change in energy:
- Looking tired; sleepy; passing out
Loss of hand-eye coordination:
- Unable to pick up change
what is BAC - =The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in the
bloodstream (100ml of blood) measured in milligrams
- someone with 50mg of alcohol has a BAC of 0.05
Impact of alcohol - =it is a depressant, slowing down the CNS and impacting how a person
thinks acts and moves
how is alcohol metabolized? - =more slowly than it is consumed (metabolize 1 drink per hour).
apporx 90% will be slowly eliminated from bloodstream and other 0% will go from breath,
sweat, urine
what two main factors impact BAC levels - =the number of drinks and how quickly they are
consumed. *BAC can continue to rise even after a person stops drinking because of how it goes
into the bloodstream
3 important things in estimating what to serve each customer - =know standard drink sizes,
learn BAC chart, monitor how much guests drink
what are the three general classes of alcohol? - =beer, wine, spirits (vodka, gin, rum, tequila,
whisky, brandy, liqueurs)
what are the average alcohol contents for each general class - =beer --> 4.5%, 5%, or even 9%
wine --> from 6% to over 15%
sprits --> 15% to over 40%
what is the standard drink - =The Standard Drink is a benchmark that can help you estimate the
amount of alcohol each customer is consuming.
,what is the standard drink of each of the three classes - =beer --> One Standard Drink of BEER is
12 ounces (341 mL) of beer (including cider) with 5% alcohol.
wine --> One Standard Drink of WINE is 5 ounces (142 mL) of wine with 12% alcohol.
spirits --> One Standard Drink of SPIRITS is 1.5 ounces (43 mL) of spirits with 40% alcohol.
how do you calculate standard drink - =60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces)
- For example, a drink containing 40% alcohol would require a serving size of 1.5 ounces to be
considered a Standard Drink. The calculation is: 60 ÷ 40 = 1.5
what shot glasses should be used - =it is recommended that shots and shooters not be served in
round-bottomed vials or test tubes. They should be served in a self-supporting, flat-bottomed
container.
do glass sizes impact a "standard drink" - =yes
what are the factors in BAC - =BAC charts incorporate a person's sex, weight, number of drinks
consumed and time. Time is the most important factor impacting BAC. The more drinks
consumed in a shorter period of time, the higher the BAC
what does elimination depend on - =This BAC chart assumes a rate of elimination of alcohol
from the body of 0.015 mg/ml/hr, or approximately one Standard Drink per hour. Elimination
rates may vary between 0.01 and 0.025 mg/ml/hr, depending on factors such as a person's sex
and weight. This means that less than one Standard Drink may be eliminated by an individual's
body per hour.
what system can you use to judge level of intoxication - =traffic light system
- green --> sober
yellow --> beginning intoxication
red --> multiple signs of intoxication
, are bac charts estimates - =yes they are! they act as a guideline
what factors impact BAC - =body size
body fat (person with higher percentage of body fat will tend to have a higher BAC AS alcohol
isn't absorbed in fatty tissue)
fitness
age (as you age your ability to metabolize decreases)
sex (Females and transgender individuals assigned female at birth, tend to have a higher
proportion of fatty tissue and less total body water than males and transgender individuals
assigned male at birth, of the same weight.)
food and non-aocoholic drinks (Eating foods that are high in fat and protein, before or while
drinking, will keep alcohol in the stomach longer and slow down absorption.)
drugs
caffine (people consuming these drinks along with alcohol may not realize how intoxicated they
are becoming.)
carbonated drinks (allow alcohol to enter into the bloodstream faster than normal.)
environment
tolerance --> does not lower BAC but can mask the effects
what are the physical signs of intoxication? - =Change in vital signs and physical appearance:
- Breathing is noticeably slower/shallower
- Excessive sweating; may smell of alcohol and/or cannabis
- The face is flushed/red face
- Eyes are red/glassy/expressionless
- Pupils are dilated
Change in energy:
- Looking tired; sleepy; passing out
Loss of hand-eye coordination:
- Unable to pick up change
