Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - Answer-People who use alcohol or drugs at risk or harmful levels
What are reasons to use SBIRT? - Answer-1. it is effective across cultures
2. it is highly recommended
3. it is reimbursable
4. it has a strong evidence base
Referral t...
SBIRT Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions
Who are the individuals that SBIRT primarily targets? - Answer-People who use alcohol
or drugs at risk or harmful levels
What are reasons to use SBIRT? - Answer-1. it is effective across cultures
2. it is highly recommended
3. it is reimbursable
4. it has a strong evidence base
Referral to treatment helps patients with a substance use disorder to: - Answer-Get
access to specialty addiction treatment and recovery supports
What are the two components of the low-risk drinking guidelines for women aged 18-
65? - Answer-Drinking no more than 7 standard drinks per week
Which part of SBIRT involves a 5-15 minute, patient-centered conversation? - Answer-
brief intervention
Three health effects on the body from risky and harmful alcohol use include: - Answer-
inflammation of the pancreas
depression
periodontitis
Which of the following are two effects of methamphetamines on oral health? - Answer-
gingival inflammation
bruxism
Three health-related risks of marijuana use include: - Answer-panic attacks and anxiety
increased blood pressure
during pregnancy, less oxygen to the fetus
SBIRT has shown a strong evidence base. This is shown by which of the following? -
Answer-SBIRT has 30 years of research demonstrating its efficacy.
Who should be screened for substance use? - Answer-everyone ages 12 and older
What are two important reasons for doing universal screening? - Answer--Drinking and
drug use often go undetected.
-Drinking and drug use are common in the U.S. population
, Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get two of the
following: - Answer--The patient's level of substance use risk.
-Identification of patients who might benefit from a brief intervention. Correct
Which two things should you do when verbally administering a pre-screen? - Answer--
normalize the screening and set the context
-address confidentiality
Marcy scores a 4 on the DAST. What is her risk zone? - Answer-harmful
Marco scored in the Risky zone of the AUDIT. Which response is the correct and best
explanation of what Risky means? - Answer-Marco can develop health problems or
existing problems may worsen
To score the AUDIT you would: - Answer-Add up the number of points for each item
How is the DAST scored? - Answer-With every "no" receiving 0 points and every "yes"
receiving 1 point
Brief interventions typically last for: - Answer-5-15 minutes
The aim of a brief intervention for a patient in the Severe Zone is to: - Answer-Enhance
motivation to accept a referral to assessment/treatment
The main goal of a brief intervention is to: - Answer-Explore the patient's alcohol/drug
use and discuss possible reasons for change
Which statement about ambivalence is not correct? - Answer-Ambivalence means a
person is not able to make healthy decisions.
Which statement about motivation is correct? - Answer-A patient's motivation to change
can increase (or decrease) depending on the communication style used by the provider
Which communication style should you use during a brief intervention? - Answer-
guiding
Which of the following statements describes the guiding communication style? -
Answer-The clinician assesses how ready the patient is to change and enhances
motivation
The patient says, "I'm not sure I can make this change." And the clinician responds,
"The idea of changing is pretty overwhelming." Which type of reflection is this? -
Answer-complex
The patient says, "Everyone I know smokes weed!" If you want to Sail through this
Sustain Talk, how would you respond? - Answer-It feels like marijuana is all around you
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