New York State Smokers' Quitline

Skills Check Questionnaire

 

1. Nicotine in cigarettes causes cancer
2. Starting to smoke after a smoke-free period of a few weeks, while using the patch, may characterize which stage of quitting?


3. If a person has a slip it is better for them to...


4. A participant has fears about gaining weight and wants to start handling his weight before quitting.


5.A person is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Choose one way that to support them?


6.Most people trying to stop smoking will experience withdrawal symptoms
7.Switching to a low tar or light brand of cigarettes is safer than smoking regular strength brands.
8.CO levels in the blood can help determine if a person has recently smoked. You should measure CO levels of participants throughout the course.
9.Some possible and temporary side effects associated with quitting include -


10.Why is nicotine in cigarette smoke so addictive and NRT not as addictive?


11.No other legal or illegal drug is administered as frequently as nicotine in cigarettes (up to 300 puffs per day).
12.Most additives are placed in cigarettes to


13.One in every ____ US deaths is smoking related.


14.Which image best illustrates the "Action" stage of quitting?

15.Cigarette filters are dangerous for which reason(s)?


16.The first session of the clinic should address:

17.Perhaps one of the most sited reasons for relapse is because that person was confronted with a stressful situation.
18.Dealing with stress may include...


19.Open discussions:


20.Part of the Health Belief Model says that you will be more likely to stop smoking if you:


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