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a comprehensive, integrated, approach to the delivery of early
intervention and treatment services, for persons at potential risk to
high risk for substance misuse - - -
correct answer ✅What is SBIRT
the goal is to reduce and prevent related health consequences,
disease, accidents and injuries - - -
correct answer ✅What is the goal of SBIRT
-Screening
-Brief Intervention
-Referral to Treatment - - -
correct answer ✅What is the SBIRT process
universal screening for quickly assessing use and severity of alcohol;
illicit drugs and prescription drug use and misuse or abuse - - -
correct answer ✅What does screening involve for the SBIRT
process
brief motivational and awareness-raising intervention given to risky
or problematic substance users
,NUR 401: SBIRT: Exam 2 Questions And
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-some people don't know what risky behavior is - - -
correct answer ✅What does brief intervention involve for the
SBIRT process
referrals to specialty care for patients with substance use disorders-
treatment may consist of brief treatment or specialty alcohol and
other drug use disorders - - -
correct answer ✅What does referral to treatment involve for the
SBIRT process
-routine and universal screening, regardless of medical complaint
-Validated, standardized screening tools
-alcohol use seen in a continuum
-evidenced-based, patient-centered change talk
-ongoing transition between primary care and treatment - - -
correct answer ✅When SBIRT is implemented what does it allow
for patients
-inconsistent and selective screening
-non-systematized narrative questions
-alcohol use seen as dichotomous
-ineffective, directive style of communication
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-discordination, unclear referrals and follow-up - - -
correct answer ✅If the SBIRT is not implemented what does that
mean for the patient
-All RNs in all settings should be prepared to deliver SBIRT
-Hospitals should invest this training
-RN's should be involved in SBIRT research
-ALl levels of nursing curricula should include SBIRT training - - -
correct answer ✅What are the expanded roles and responsibilities
for RN's using SBIRT
-screen all patients >/= 18 years for alcohol use
-offer brief interventions for positive screens
-provide alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment at
discharge
-assess status after discharge - - -
correct answer ✅What does the joint commission say about
nurses expanded roles and responsibilities for using SBIRT
-prevents disease, accidents and injuries
-improves patient outcomes