SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and
Referral to Treatment) Exam Questions
and Answers
What is the definition of SBIRT? - Correct Answers -A comprehensive, integrated,
appraoch to the delivery of early intervention and tx services for persons at potential risk
to high risk for substance misuse
What is the goal of SBIRT? - Correct Answers -To reduce and prevent related health
consequences, disease, accidents, and injuries.
What is involved in the screening process of SBIRT? - Correct Answers -Universal
screening for quickly assessing use and severity of alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription
drug use and misuse or abuse.
What is involved in the brief intervention process of SBIRT? - Correct Answers -Brief
motivational and awareness-raising intervention given to risky or problematic substance
users.
What is involved in the referral to treatment process of SBIRT? - Correct Answers -
Referrals to specialty care for patients with substance use disorders. Tx my consist of
brief tx or specialty alcohol and other drug use disorders
What are the benefits of implementing SBIRT? - Correct Answers --Routine and
universal screening, regardless of medical complaint
-Validated, standardized screening tools
-Alcohol use seen in a continuum
-Evidence based, pt-centered change talk
-Ongoing transition between primary care and tx
What are the RN's responsibilities for using SBIRT according to JCAHO and SAMHSA?
- Correct Answers --Screen all patients 18 and older
-Offer brief interventions for positive screens
-Provide alcohol and other drug use disorder tx at discharge
-Assess status after discharge
Why is screening with SBIRT important? - Correct Answers --Prevents disease,
accidents, and injuries
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