Behavior Change

Question 1

Which 4 health behaviors are the most common cause of disease, disability, premature death, and health care burden?

Answer 1

• smoking
• poor diet
• physical inactivity
• alcohol consumption

Question 2

The USPSTF recommends that clinicians ask who about tobacco use and provide behavioral interventions if necessary?

Answer 2

all adults (A), all pregnant women (A), school-aged children and adolescents (B)

Question 3

What are the 5 As for behavior change counseling?

Answer 3

Assess
Advise
Agree
Assist
Arrange

Question 4

The USPSTF recommends that clinicians screen adults aged 18 or older for alcohol misuse (AUDIT and CAGE) and provide persons engaged in risky/hazardous drinking with brief behavioral counseling interventions. Which grade recommendation is this?

Answer 4

grade B recommendation

Question 5

What is considered binge drinking for men vs. women?

Answer 5

• men: greater than or equal to 5 drinks on one occasion

- women: greater than or equal to 4 drinks on one occasion

Question 6

What is the contemplative stage of change characterized by?

Answer 6

ambivalence

Question 7

Motivational interviewing helps patients in which stages move into action?

Answer 7

pre-contemplative and contemplative