Alcohol Consumption Habits Quiz

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What is the characteristic of a moderate drinker?

Drinking only on weekends

Drinking less than 7 units a week (correct)

Drinking daily

Drinking more than 7 units a week

What is binge drinking?

Drinking occasionally on weekends

Drinking only with friends

Drinking daily

Drinking excessively in one session (correct)

What is an example of an empathetic response?

I appreciate it is difficult, but have you thought of advantages of giving up?

I know what it is like because I have been there myself. (correct)

Giving up smoking isn’t easy, but have you thought perhaps of cutting down gradually.

When people try to make changes like this, at first it seems difficult.

What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?

Sympathy is feeling for the patient from your knowledge of other people’s experience, while empathy is a feeling that is based on personal experience. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a social drinker?

Drinking only with friends (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a teetotaler?

Not drinking at all (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation where someone might feel guilty about their drinking?

When driving after drinking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a heavy drinker?

Drinking excessively (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to know about patients before encouraging them to change their lifestyle?

Their current lifestyle habits (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common barrier to changing habits?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in a patient's willingness to change their habits?

Their own desire to change (A) Signup and view all the answers

When trying to quit an unhealthy habit, what may happen if the patient feels forced to change?

They may rebel against the change (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective way to approach making exercise a habit?

Making minor changes and gradually increasing exercise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about changing habits?

It's only about willpower (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of exercising regularly?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand a patient's current lifestyle habits?

To identify areas for improvement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to succeed in a new exercise regime?

Set achievable aims and stick to them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to increase physical activity?

Gradually increase the amount of exercise (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can you manage stress effectively?

Try to take it easy for a few days (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall of suggesting exercise habits to others?

Using strong suggestions with 'should' and 'ought to' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to quitting smoking?

Get someone to help you devise a quit plan (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you make exercise a habit?

Find an exercise that fits into your daily routine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to manage chronic diseases?

Eat a balanced diet (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to be careful when suggesting exercise habits to others?

They might get annoyed by strong suggestions (C) Signup and view all the answers