Week 8 MAST-G PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Diagnostic Procedure

Dorian Allen STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ MAST-G PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Description of Procedure Questions on the MAST-G test relate to the patient's self-appraisal of social, vocational, and family problems frequently associated with heavy drinking. The test was developed to screen for alcohol problems in the general population.

Indications alcohol abuse . help to determine any underlying psychiatric problems.

Interpretation of Findings Score one point if you answered "no" to the following questions: 1 or 4. Score one point if you answered "yes" to the following questions: 2, 3, 5 through 22. A total score of six or more indicates hazardous drinking or alcohol dependence and further evaluation by a healthcare professional is recommended.

Potential Complications client is not honest. the questionnaire is longer than other alcohol screenings and the provider may not have the allotted time to ask all the questions. the questionnaire is based on the past not the present.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

CONSIDERATIONS

Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) ask questions directly. provide an environment conducive to the client where the client can focus on the questionnaire. allow client time to answer the questions. be non-judgmental. Look for signs of alcohol or drug intoxication.

Client Education Encourage client to be truthful with answers. teach client on alcohol dependency. educate client on the indications of the score on the questionnaire.

Nursing Interventions ask questions directly. provide an environment conducive to the client where the client can focus on the questionnaire. allow client time to answer the questions. be non-judgmental.

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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