TTS Behavioral Counseling & Motivational Interviewing 3

Question 1

When conducting a tobacco cessation counseling session, what is the PRIMARY goal of open-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

To encourage elaboration and deeper client reflection

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To collect demographic information

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To assess medication adherence

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To confirm the patient's clinical diagnosis

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum session duration of behavioral counseling to significantly increase tobacco cessation rates?

Accepted Answer

10–30 minutes

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Less than 3 minutes

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3–10 minutes

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More than 45 minutes

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes 'sustain talk' in motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Client statements favoring the status quo or against change

Answer

Statements about maintaining sobriety after quitting

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Therapist summaries of the counseling session content

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Affirmations given to strengthen the client's self-confidence

Question 4

Which behavioral strategy involves identifying specific high-risk situations for smoking and developing coping plans in advance?

Accepted Answer

Relapse prevention planning

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Stimulus control

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Contingency management

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Systematic desensitization

Question 5

In MI, DARN-CAT is a mnemonic for types of change talk. What does DARN stand for?

Accepted Answer

Desire, Ability, Reasons, Need

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Desire, Ability, Readiness, Need

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Determination, Action, Resolve, Need

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Desire, Affirmation, Readiness, Need

Question 6

A tobacco treatment specialist notices a patient becoming defensive during a counseling session. The BEST MI-consistent response is to:

Accepted Answer

Reflect the patient's feelings and back off slightly from the pressure

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Increase the directiveness of advice-giving to keep the session on track

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Confront the patient directly about their resistance to change

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End the session and reschedule for another time

Question 7

What is the purpose of an 'affirmation' in motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

To recognize and acknowledge the client's strengths and efforts

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To agree with every statement the client makes during the session

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To provide direct advice about the best method for quitting

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To confront the client about their unhealthy smoking behaviors