CMT Patient Education & Behavioral Strategies 2

Question 1

Which motivational interviewing technique is most effective when a patient expresses ambivalence about completing home exercises?

Accepted Answer

Exploring the discrepancy between the patient's goals and current behavior

Answer

Exploring discrepancy between a patient's stated goals and current behavior is a core motivational interviewing technique that increases intrinsic motivation.

Question 2

When teaching a parent to monitor a child's lip seal at home, which instruction strategy is most evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

Provide a simple visual checklist and a specific observation window each day

Answer

Structured observation windows with visual checklists improve parental consistency and reduce anxiety compared to constant monitoring.

Question 3

A patient with tongue thrust repeatedly forgets to practice the 'spot' position. What behavioral strategy best addresses habit formation?

Accepted Answer

Linking the tongue spot practice to an existing daily habit like tooth brushing

Answer

Habit stacking—anchoring a new behavior to an established routine—significantly improves adherence by leveraging existing neural pathways.

Question 4

Which explanation best helps an adult patient understand why nasal breathing is preferred over oral breathing during sleep?

Accepted Answer

Nasal breathing filters, warms, and humidifies air, and promotes nitric oxide production that enhances oxygen uptake

Answer

Nasal breathing filters and conditions inhaled air while stimulating nitric oxide production that improves oxygen absorption—a compelling rationale for patients.

Question 5

When educating a patient about the relationship between tongue posture and facial development, which visual aid is most impactful?

Accepted Answer

Before-and-after photographs showing facial changes associated with different breathing patterns

Answer

Before-and-after photographs of facial development differences make abstract concepts concrete and personally relevant for patients.

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CMT Patient Education & Behavioral Strategies 2