Motivational Interviewing Techniques

Which of the following best describes the 'Guiding' process in motivational interviewing?

Which of the following reflects the purpose of affirmations in motivational interviewing?

A health coach asks a patient, 'What are some things that are most important to you in your daily life?' This is an example of what kind of question?

Why are open questions preferred over closed questions in motivational interviewing?

Which of the following is a characteristic of closed questions?

During a motivational interviewing session, a practitioner says, 'So, it sounds like you're feeling unsure about making these changes, but you're also hopeful that it could improve your health. Is that right?' This is an example of which MI skill?

What is the primary goal of 'evoking' in the context of motivational interviewing?

A patient states, 'I don't think I can ever stick to a diet.' How might a practitioner using motivational interviewing respond, incorporating an affirmation?

Which of the following statements best describes the core principle of motivational interviewing in diabetes management?

A diabetes patient expresses frustration with checking their blood sugar multiple times a day, stating, "It's just so time-consuming and I don't always see the point." Which response demonstrates a reflective listening technique?

A patient with diabetes has made a small improvement in their diet but hasn't yet achieved their target A1c level. Which response would be an example of using affirmation in motivational interviewing?

A patient who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes says, "I know I need to make changes, but it all feels so overwhelming. I don't even know where to start." How could you use an open-ended question to explore this further?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of motivational interviewing?

A patient with poorly controlled diabetes attends their appointment. They state 'I know my numbers are bad. I don't know why I even bother coming in here. Nothing changes.' Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

You have been working with a patient utilizing motivational interviewing techniques. At the end of the session, what would be the MOST effective way to ensure the patient feels heard an understood?

A patient says, "I hate exercising. It's boring and I never have time." Which of the following options is the BEST reponse?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reflective listening?

When using reflective listening with a patient, what type of talk should you primarily reflect back to them?

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of reflective listening?

A patient says, "I know I should exercise more, but it's so hard to find the time." According to the principles of 'Change Talk', which element does this statement primarily represent?

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to start a summary during a conversation with a patient?

How can strategically summarizing points of discussion with a patient elicit 'change talk'?

What is the main purpose of using summaries in a conversation?

During a reflective listening session, a patient states, "I want to quit smoking, but I don't think I'm strong enough." Which two elements of 'Change Talk' are represented in this statement?

A client expresses uncertainty about initiating a healthy lifestyle change. Which question would be MOST effective in understanding their perspective, according to the principles described?

A patient rates the importance of attending physical therapy as a '2' out of 10. Following the principles outlined, what is the MOST appropriate next step for the healthcare provider?

A client is hesitant to seek therapy. Using the principles of motivational interviewing, which approach would be LEAST effective?

A patient states they are very confident they could start exercising, but they don't see the point. Which element of motivation is MOST lacking?

A patient expresses low confidence in their ability to adhere to a new medication schedule. What strategy would be MOST effective in boosting their confidence, according to the information?

According to the principles, what is the relationship between importance, confidence, and readiness?

What question is designed to understand the benefits that the patient envisions in seeking a therapist?

After a patient provides a number on the importance ruler, which follow-up question is designed to uncover potential motivators?

A clinician is trying to understand a patient's perspective on their alcohol consumption. Which question would be MOST effective in eliciting a detailed response about their motivations, fears, and past experiences?

A doctor is working with Mr. Jones, a diabetic patient with an A1c of 9.8 and blood pressure of 150/94. The doctor wants to use open-ended questions to understand Mr. Jones's perspective. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial question?

Which of the following affirmations would be MOST effective in supporting a patient who has made a recent positive change, such as adhering to a diet?

A patient states, "I keep trying to exercise, but I always end up quitting after a week." Which of the following responses demonstrates reflective listening?

A patient is hesitant to discuss their struggles with substance abuse. How could you use affirmations to build rapport?

A patient says, "I feel overwhelmed by all the changes I need to make to manage my diabetes." As a healthcare provider, what is the MOST appropriate reflective listening response?

After discovering that Mr. Jones hasn't been monitoring his blood sugar consistently, which of the following questions is MOST likely to reveal his reasons?

Which affirmation best acknowledges the challenges that a patient faces when dealing with a chronic condition?

When using a confidence ruler (0-10 scale) and a client rates themselves at a 0 or 1, what is the most appropriate next step?

Following the confidence questioning, what is the purpose of asking 'What would it take to move your number a little higher?'

A client rates their confidence in starting a new exercise routine as a '3'. Which follow-up question is MOST likely to elicit information about what contributes to their current level of confidence, rather than focusing on barriers?

In the context of motivational interviewing, reflecting on the reasons a client gives for their confidence level primarily helps the practitioner to:

A patient is working to change a behavior. Using a scale of 0 to 10, they rate their confidence as an 8. According to the principles of eliciting confidence, what would be the BEST question to ask next?

What is the MOST important reason for asking about a client's confidence level in achieving a specific health-related goal?

A new client tells you that they are not confident that they can cut back on sugars in their diet. Using the confidence ruler technique, once they state their number, what is the MOST appropriate interview technique to use next?

Why is it important to reflect on the reasons given by a patient for their confidence score (on a scale of 0-10), regarding a health behavior change?

Diabetes Goal Attainment

Diabetes Management Complexity

Challenges in Diabetes Management

Ineffectiveness of Fear Tactics

Stages of Change

Motivational Interviewing

Patient-Centered Approach

Safe Setting Importance

MI's Goal in Diabetes Care

Engaging (MI Process)

Guiding (MI Process)

Evoking (MI Process)

Planning (MI Process)

Open Questions (MI)

Affirmations (MI)

Closed Questions

Patient Disclosures

Open Questions

Key Open-Ended Questions

Affirmations

Components of Affirmations

Reflective Listening

What are Affirmations?

What is Reflection?

Sustain Talk

Change Talk

DARN-CAT

Summary

Strategic Summarization

Desire (Change Talk)

Ability (Change Talk)

Motivation for Change

Importance (in motivation)

Confidence (in motivation)

Readiness Equation

Importance & Confidence Discussion

Importance Ruler

Initial Question (Importance Ruler)

Follow-up Question (Importance)

Confidence Ruler

Eliciting Confidence

Enhancing Confidence

Reassessing Values

Reflecting Priorities