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What is the most important factor impacting BAC - ANSWERSTIME!
The more drinks consumed in a shorter period of time, the higher the BAC.
BAC will continue to rise, even after the person stops drinking, because it takes time for
alcohol to travel into the bloodstream.
What is the BAC chart? - ANSWERSIT'S A GUIDELINE!
It provides an estimate of a person's BAC level based on the number of drinks they
have consumed over a specific period of time.
A BAC chart considers what factors? - ANSWERS# of drinks consumed in a time frame,
Weight, and Sex
A BAC of 0.08 or over is a... - ANSWERScriminal offence
In Ontario a BAC of 0.05 or over can lead to... - ANSWERSa driver's licence suspension
under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
What are the other factors that affect BAC level - ANSWERSPhysical traits (my
heading)
1. Body Size
2. Body Fat
3. Fitness
4. Age
5. Sex
Food intake (my heading)
1. Food and non-alcoholic drinks
2. Drugs
3. Caffeinated drinks
4. Carbonated drinks
Other Factors:
1. Environment
2. Tolerance
Body Size - ANSWERSWhen served the same amount of alcohol in the same amount
of time, a smaller person will have a higher BAC than a larger person. This is because
the alcohol is concentrated in a smaller body mass.
,Body Fat - ANSWERSWhen comparing two people of the same weight, a person with a
higher percentage of body fat will tend to have a higher BAC. This is because alcohol is
not absorbed into fatty tissue and is therefore concentrated in a smaller body mass.
Fitness - ANSWERSMuscular people have more total body water because muscle
tissue contains more water than fat tissue. Alcohol distributes itself in total body water,
but not in fat. So, a more muscular 175-pound (79.4 kg) male will have a lower BAC
than an unfit 175-pound (79.4 kg) male.
Age - ANSWERSAs people age, their ability to metabolize alcohol decreases. Aging
reduces muscle mass and the body's ability to retain water. An older person who drinks
the same amount of alcohol as a younger person will likely have a higher BAC level.
Sex - ANSWERSFemales 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. If a female and male
weigh the same, and consume the same number of Standard Drinks in the same
amount of time, the female will likely have a higher BAC.
Food and non-alcoholic drinks - ANSWERSEating foods that are high in fat and protein,
before or while drinking, will keep alcohol in the stomach longer and slow down
absorption. This means it may take more time for BAC levels to rise. Eating food and
consuming alcohol-free drinks may also slow the rate at which a person consumes
alcohol.
NOTE: Salty foods can cause a guest to become thirsty, which may lead them to drink
more in a shorter period of time.
Drugs - ANSWERSLegal/illegal drugs, cannabis, prescription drugs, and over-the-
counter medications can increase the effects of alcohol.
Caffienate Drinks/Caffeinated Energy Drinks - ANSWERSCaffeinated energy drinks and
coffee are stimulants that can mask the effects of alcohol. This means people
consuming these drinks along with alcohol may not realize how intoxicated they are
becoming. Health Canada requires that all energy drink labels state "do not mix with
alcohol."
Carbonated Drinks - ANSWERSCarbonated drinks allow alcohol to enter into the
bloodstream faster than normal. This is because carbonation builds up the pressure in
the stomach, forcing alcohol into the stomach lining. From there, alcohol can quickly
pass into the bloodstream.
Environment - ANSWERSUnder most social drinking conditions, drinks are consumed
every 20 minutes or at a rate of three per hour in a one to two hour period. Patterns will
change with extended periods of drinking. People who are involved in social activities
(talking with friends and eating) will often drink less, and slower.
, Tolerance - ANSWERSExperienced or regular drinkers tend to increase the amount
they drink over time to feel the same effects from alcohol. They may show few visible
signs of intoxication even with fairly high BACs. It is entirely possible for a customer to
be too drunk to legally drive, yet show no visible signs of intoxication.
It is important to note that a greater tolerance to alcohol does NOT lower a person's
BAC.
What are the 3 signs of intoxication - ANSWERS1. Physical
2. Mental/Cognitive
3. Social
Intoxication: Physical signs - ANSWERSChange in vital signs and physical appearance:
1. breathing is noticeably slower/shallower
2. Excessive sweating; may smell of alcohol and/or cannabis
3. The face is flushed/red face
4. Eyes are red/glassy/expressionless
5. Pupils are dilated
Change in Energy:
1. Looking tired; sleepy; passing out
Loss of hand-eye coordination:
1. Unable to pick up change
2. Spilling or knocking over drinks
3. Fumbling with phone
Loss of motor control and balance:
1. Unable to sit straight in a chair
2. Swaying; stumbling; bumping into things
3. Holding onto chairs or tables for support
4. Falling down; holding out arms for balance
5. Difficulty walking in a straight line or moving around objects
Intoxication: Mental/Cognitive - ANSWERSChange in Speech:
1. Speaking louder than necessary
2. Slurring words
3. Using foul language
4. Talking too slow, too fast, or both
Loss of memory:
1. Leaving a drink on a table or bar and then ordering another
2. Forgetting where they are, or where they came from
What is the most important factor impacting BAC - ANSWERSTIME!
The more drinks consumed in a shorter period of time, the higher the BAC.
BAC will continue to rise, even after the person stops drinking, because it takes time for
alcohol to travel into the bloodstream.
What is the BAC chart? - ANSWERSIT'S A GUIDELINE!
It provides an estimate of a person's BAC level based on the number of drinks they
have consumed over a specific period of time.
A BAC chart considers what factors? - ANSWERS# of drinks consumed in a time frame,
Weight, and Sex
A BAC of 0.08 or over is a... - ANSWERScriminal offence
In Ontario a BAC of 0.05 or over can lead to... - ANSWERSa driver's licence suspension
under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
What are the other factors that affect BAC level - ANSWERSPhysical traits (my
heading)
1. Body Size
2. Body Fat
3. Fitness
4. Age
5. Sex
Food intake (my heading)
1. Food and non-alcoholic drinks
2. Drugs
3. Caffeinated drinks
4. Carbonated drinks
Other Factors:
1. Environment
2. Tolerance
Body Size - ANSWERSWhen served the same amount of alcohol in the same amount
of time, a smaller person will have a higher BAC than a larger person. This is because
the alcohol is concentrated in a smaller body mass.
,Body Fat - ANSWERSWhen comparing two people of the same weight, a person with a
higher percentage of body fat will tend to have a higher BAC. This is because alcohol is
not absorbed into fatty tissue and is therefore concentrated in a smaller body mass.
Fitness - ANSWERSMuscular people have more total body water because muscle
tissue contains more water than fat tissue. Alcohol distributes itself in total body water,
but not in fat. So, a more muscular 175-pound (79.4 kg) male will have a lower BAC
than an unfit 175-pound (79.4 kg) male.
Age - ANSWERSAs people age, their ability to metabolize alcohol decreases. Aging
reduces muscle mass and the body's ability to retain water. An older person who drinks
the same amount of alcohol as a younger person will likely have a higher BAC level.
Sex - ANSWERSFemales 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. If a female and male
weigh the same, and consume the same number of Standard Drinks in the same
amount of time, the female will likely have a higher BAC.
Food and non-alcoholic drinks - ANSWERSEating foods that are high in fat and protein,
before or while drinking, will keep alcohol in the stomach longer and slow down
absorption. This means it may take more time for BAC levels to rise. Eating food and
consuming alcohol-free drinks may also slow the rate at which a person consumes
alcohol.
NOTE: Salty foods can cause a guest to become thirsty, which may lead them to drink
more in a shorter period of time.
Drugs - ANSWERSLegal/illegal drugs, cannabis, prescription drugs, and over-the-
counter medications can increase the effects of alcohol.
Caffienate Drinks/Caffeinated Energy Drinks - ANSWERSCaffeinated energy drinks and
coffee are stimulants that can mask the effects of alcohol. This means people
consuming these drinks along with alcohol may not realize how intoxicated they are
becoming. Health Canada requires that all energy drink labels state "do not mix with
alcohol."
Carbonated Drinks - ANSWERSCarbonated drinks allow alcohol to enter into the
bloodstream faster than normal. This is because carbonation builds up the pressure in
the stomach, forcing alcohol into the stomach lining. From there, alcohol can quickly
pass into the bloodstream.
Environment - ANSWERSUnder most social drinking conditions, drinks are consumed
every 20 minutes or at a rate of three per hour in a one to two hour period. Patterns will
change with extended periods of drinking. People who are involved in social activities
(talking with friends and eating) will often drink less, and slower.
, Tolerance - ANSWERSExperienced or regular drinkers tend to increase the amount
they drink over time to feel the same effects from alcohol. They may show few visible
signs of intoxication even with fairly high BACs. It is entirely possible for a customer to
be too drunk to legally drive, yet show no visible signs of intoxication.
It is important to note that a greater tolerance to alcohol does NOT lower a person's
BAC.
What are the 3 signs of intoxication - ANSWERS1. Physical
2. Mental/Cognitive
3. Social
Intoxication: Physical signs - ANSWERSChange in vital signs and physical appearance:
1. breathing is noticeably slower/shallower
2. Excessive sweating; may smell of alcohol and/or cannabis
3. The face is flushed/red face
4. Eyes are red/glassy/expressionless
5. Pupils are dilated
Change in Energy:
1. Looking tired; sleepy; passing out
Loss of hand-eye coordination:
1. Unable to pick up change
2. Spilling or knocking over drinks
3. Fumbling with phone
Loss of motor control and balance:
1. Unable to sit straight in a chair
2. Swaying; stumbling; bumping into things
3. Holding onto chairs or tables for support
4. Falling down; holding out arms for balance
5. Difficulty walking in a straight line or moving around objects
Intoxication: Mental/Cognitive - ANSWERSChange in Speech:
1. Speaking louder than necessary
2. Slurring words
3. Using foul language
4. Talking too slow, too fast, or both
Loss of memory:
1. Leaving a drink on a table or bar and then ordering another
2. Forgetting where they are, or where they came from
