SBRIT Final Test / Revised Questions
and Answers / Sure A+
A 1-item pre-screening question can be used to identify individuals who are appropriate for a full
screening. - True
A brief intervention lasting as little as 5 minutes can increase the likelihood of a client making a positive
behavior change. - True
A primary goal of a Brief Intervention is to: - Help a client resolve ambivalence and enhance
motivation for change.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the most common reason that people in need
of SUD treatment do not receive treatment is because: - They are unaware of the problem or
don't feel they need treatment.
According to the research, how does implementing SBIRT affect healthcare costs? - SBIRT reduces
future healthcare costs.
After offering the menu of options, what's the next step in the brief intervention? - Ask the
patient for their views of the menu of options.
Agree upon which option the patient will try.
Schedule/discuss a follow-up plan to check on the patient's experiences with the option they choose.
*All of the above*
Alcohol consumption is among the top 10 risk factors for disease globally. - True
All of the following meet the NIAAA definition of a "standard drink" EXCEPT: - A can of malt liquor
= 40 oz
Brief Interventions typically utilize a Motivational Interviewing approach: - True
, California now requires that Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is
done for all Medi-Cal beneficiaries 18 years and older in primary care settings. - True
Clinicians should always ask for permission before providing feedback. - True
Clinicians should only reflect the content of a patient's statement and should avoid making assumptions
of what the patient is feeling. - False
Clinicians should try to get the patient to provide the menu of options first before giving advice. -
True
Getting clients to engage in "change talk" is a critical element of behavior change. "Change talk" can be
best defined as: - Any indication that the client might be thinking about making a change.
If the patient chooses a "Zero" on the Readiness ruler exercise, what might that indicate about their
readiness to change their alcohol use? - Alcohol use is not a topic of conversation that's
important to them.
Non-licensed staff can deliver the SBIRT benefit if they are supervised by a licensed ________ -
Physician
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Psychologist
*All of the above*
Screening for illicit drug use is now reimbursable through Medi-Cal. - False
The "Decisional Balance" is a specific tool that helps the client: - Explore the pros and cons of
their substance use in their own words.
and Answers / Sure A+
A 1-item pre-screening question can be used to identify individuals who are appropriate for a full
screening. - True
A brief intervention lasting as little as 5 minutes can increase the likelihood of a client making a positive
behavior change. - True
A primary goal of a Brief Intervention is to: - Help a client resolve ambivalence and enhance
motivation for change.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the most common reason that people in need
of SUD treatment do not receive treatment is because: - They are unaware of the problem or
don't feel they need treatment.
According to the research, how does implementing SBIRT affect healthcare costs? - SBIRT reduces
future healthcare costs.
After offering the menu of options, what's the next step in the brief intervention? - Ask the
patient for their views of the menu of options.
Agree upon which option the patient will try.
Schedule/discuss a follow-up plan to check on the patient's experiences with the option they choose.
*All of the above*
Alcohol consumption is among the top 10 risk factors for disease globally. - True
All of the following meet the NIAAA definition of a "standard drink" EXCEPT: - A can of malt liquor
= 40 oz
Brief Interventions typically utilize a Motivational Interviewing approach: - True
, California now requires that Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is
done for all Medi-Cal beneficiaries 18 years and older in primary care settings. - True
Clinicians should always ask for permission before providing feedback. - True
Clinicians should only reflect the content of a patient's statement and should avoid making assumptions
of what the patient is feeling. - False
Clinicians should try to get the patient to provide the menu of options first before giving advice. -
True
Getting clients to engage in "change talk" is a critical element of behavior change. "Change talk" can be
best defined as: - Any indication that the client might be thinking about making a change.
If the patient chooses a "Zero" on the Readiness ruler exercise, what might that indicate about their
readiness to change their alcohol use? - Alcohol use is not a topic of conversation that's
important to them.
Non-licensed staff can deliver the SBIRT benefit if they are supervised by a licensed ________ -
Physician
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Psychologist
*All of the above*
Screening for illicit drug use is now reimbursable through Medi-Cal. - False
The "Decisional Balance" is a specific tool that helps the client: - Explore the pros and cons of
their substance use in their own words.
