SBIRT Exam // Revised Questions and
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A patient scores in the Risky zone on the AUDIT. What's the best way to explain what "Risky" means? -
May develop health problems or existing problems may worsen
Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get two of the following: - -
The patient's level of substance use risk.
-Identification of patients who might benefit from a brief intervention. Correct
Brief interventions typically last for: - 5-15 minutes
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
During Step 1 of the brief intervention (Raise the subject), in addition to asking the patient to describe
their alcohol and drug use in a typical week, what other open-ended question should you ask? -
I'm interested in finding out what concerns you have about your alcohol/drug use?
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
During the Step 2 of the brief intervention (Provide feedback), the best way to explain Dominique's zone
of risk is: - "Individuals who score in the Severe zone are experiencing issues related to their
alcohol/drug use and they often benefit from additional assessment and assistance."
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
, Select the best strategy below for addressing Dominique's ambivalence about seeking specialty
addiction treatment: - Ask Dominique, "On a scale of 0-10, how ready are you to consider seeing
someone to talk more about your alcohol use?
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
Three strategies that will make it more likely for Dominique to successfully accept and follow through
with a referral are: - -Making a phone call with Dominique right away in the office to link her with
a specialty provider. Correct
-Personally introducing her to a behavioral healthcare provider on-site (when available) and setting up
an appointment.
-Exploring any barriers she thinks might get in the way of receiving specialty care
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
The goal of your brief intervention with Dominique is: - Enhance Dominique's motivation to
accept a referral to a specialty treatment provider.
How is the DAST scored? - With every "no" receiving 0 points and every "yes" receiving 1 point
Marco scored in the Risky zone of the AUDIT. Which response is the correct and best explanation of
what Risky means? - Marco can develop health problems or existing problems may worsen
Marcy scores a 4 on the DAST. What is her risk zone? - harmful
Answers / Sure A+
A patient scores in the Risky zone on the AUDIT. What's the best way to explain what "Risky" means? -
May develop health problems or existing problems may worsen
Based on the results of a full screen (such as the AUDIT or DAST), you get two of the following: - -
The patient's level of substance use risk.
-Identification of patients who might benefit from a brief intervention. Correct
Brief interventions typically last for: - 5-15 minutes
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
During Step 1 of the brief intervention (Raise the subject), in addition to asking the patient to describe
their alcohol and drug use in a typical week, what other open-ended question should you ask? -
I'm interested in finding out what concerns you have about your alcohol/drug use?
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
During the Step 2 of the brief intervention (Provide feedback), the best way to explain Dominique's zone
of risk is: - "Individuals who score in the Severe zone are experiencing issues related to their
alcohol/drug use and they often benefit from additional assessment and assistance."
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
, Select the best strategy below for addressing Dominique's ambivalence about seeking specialty
addiction treatment: - Ask Dominique, "On a scale of 0-10, how ready are you to consider seeing
someone to talk more about your alcohol use?
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
Three strategies that will make it more likely for Dominique to successfully accept and follow through
with a referral are: - -Making a phone call with Dominique right away in the office to link her with
a specialty provider. Correct
-Personally introducing her to a behavioral healthcare provider on-site (when available) and setting up
an appointment.
-Exploring any barriers she thinks might get in the way of receiving specialty care
Dominique is a 32 year old female who scored a 25 on the AUDIT. She acknowledges her alcohol use as a
"bit out of control." She has tried to quit in the past and she has even started attending some AA
meetings. She wants to quit drinking, but she is not sure she wants to get "help."
The goal of your brief intervention with Dominique is: - Enhance Dominique's motivation to
accept a referral to a specialty treatment provider.
How is the DAST scored? - With every "no" receiving 0 points and every "yes" receiving 1 point
Marco scored in the Risky zone of the AUDIT. Which response is the correct and best explanation of
what Risky means? - Marco can develop health problems or existing problems may worsen
Marcy scores a 4 on the DAST. What is her risk zone? - harmful
