RNAO Harm Reduction Model
Substance Use
Leadership
Learning Gaps & Competencies
100

The Harm Reduction Model focuses on this, instead of substance cessation.

What is reduction of negative consequences associated with substance use?

100

To return to a state of health without the use of alcohol or drugs. 

What is substance recovery?

100

This form of nursing leadership requires the nurse to speak up for the patient and their wellbeing. 

What is advocacy?

100

This type of interviewing allows for the nurse to help the client identify their motivation for change?

What is motivational interviewing

200

The Harm Reduction Model allows for the client to set their own goals as a result of this 

What is client centred care? 

200

Over indulging or depending on an addictive substance.

What is substance abuse?

200

Working with fellow nurses to inform and dismiss the biases associated with substance abuse is this type of professional team.

What is an intraprofessional team?

200

The following symptoms; nausea, sweating, shaky hands, vomiting, hallucinations, confusion, delirium, high blood pressure, can be caused by this condition


What is alcohol withdrawal? 

300
The Harm Reduction Model opposed these two more popular and traditional models. 

What are the moral and medical model?

300

This long term socioeconomic barrier can highly increase the likelihood that an individual consumes alcohol

what is unemployment?

300

This form of leadership, requires the nurse to acknowledge their own biases and ensure they are providing non-judgemental, compassionate care 

What is self-awareness?

300

The Claremont house, Wesley and Mary's place are examples of this offered in the community.

What are Harm Reduction Programs?

400

Harm Reduction is seen as far back as this time period 

What is the 1900s?

400

This population age group consumes the most alcohol.

What is 18-34 years old?

400

This form of nursing challenges the nurse to provide care outside of the hospital setting.

What is community engagement?

400

This competency incorporates harm reduction into substance use and misuse.

What is competency 1.16?

500

The 5 principles of Harm Reduction

what are humanism, pragmatism, autonomy, incrementalism and accountability without termination?

500

This population consumes the most of any population in Ontario.

What is Canadian-European?

500

This form of leadership requires the nurse to seek additional information to ensure they are providing safe, competent and accurate care. 

What is knowledge seeking?

500

This competency would be beneficial for Pam, as she is unaware of services offered to her. It will help her navigate the healthcare system to improve her health.

What is competency 5.6?

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