MI BASICS
What does “MI” stand for?
Motivational Interviewing
What does the “O” in OARS stand for?
Open-ended questions
Name one aspect of the Spirit of MI.
Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, or Evocation
Which MI process focuses on building trust?
Engaging
What is “change talk”?
Statements made by the client that support change
What does MI help clients resolve?
Ambivalence
Which OARS skill recognizes client strength?
Affirmations
Which aspect means working collaboratively with the client?
Partnership
Which MI process helps identify a direction for change?
Focusing
Give an example of change talk.
I want to start exercising more
MI is described as “dancing” instead of what?
Wrestling for control
Reflective listening helps show the client that they have been what?
Heard and understood
Which aspect focuses on drawing motivation from the client?
Evocation
Which MI process draws out the client’s motivation?
Evoking
True or False: Change talk comes from the nurse.
False
What is the main goal of Motivational Interviewing?
To help clients find their own motivation for change
What does the “S” in OARS stand for?
Summarizing
Which aspect means prioritizing the client’s wellbeing?
Compassion
Which MI process involves creating an action plan?
Planning
Why is change talk important in MI?
It helps increase motivation for change
In MI, who is responsible for making the change?
The client
Give one example of an open-ended question.
“How have things been going for you lately?”
Acceptance in MI includes respecting the client’s what?
Autonomy
What type of goals are created during planning?
SMART goals
Which MI process focuses most on eliciting change talk?
Evoking