ACT Emergency Procedures & Response 3

Question 1

When conducting a suicide risk assessment using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), 'active suicidal ideation with plan and intent' indicates which risk level?

Accepted Answer

High risk potentially requiring hospitalization or intensive intervention

Answer

Active suicidal ideation with a specific plan and intent to act places a client in the high-risk category and typically warrants intensive intervention.

Question 2

Which of the following represents an ACT-consistent approach to safety planning that differs from traditional cognitive approaches?

Accepted Answer

Helping the client identify values-based reasons for living rather than logical counter-arguments

Answer

ACT-based safety planning emphasizes connecting with values and psychological flexibility rather than challenging or replacing thoughts.

Question 3

A mandated reporter in a mental health context is legally required to report when there is reasonable suspicion of:

Accepted Answer

Child abuse or neglect, elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse

Answer

Mandated reporting laws require mental health professionals to report reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect of protected populations including children, elders, and dependent adults.

Question 4

During a group ACT session, one participant discloses active suicidal ideation. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Pause the group, address the individual privately, and follow standard crisis protocols

Answer

Crisis disclosure in a group setting requires pausing group process to attend to the individual privately and follow established emergency protocols.

Question 5

The purpose of conducting a 'means restriction counseling' conversation with a at-risk client is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce access to lethal methods that could be used for self-harm during a crisis

Answer

Means restriction counseling reduces the lethality of a suicidal attempt by putting distance and barriers between the at-risk person and lethal methods.

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ACT Emergency Procedures & Response 3