AIRS Crisis Intervention Strategies 2

Question 1

In Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model, what is the FIRST stage?

Accepted Answer

Plan and conduct a crisis assessment, including lethality

Answer

Roberts' model begins with a biopsychosocial and lethality assessment before rapport-building and problem identification.

Question 2

A caller says she has been saving up her medication and plans to take all of it tonight. Which factor MOST increases the assessed level of suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

She has a specific plan, a method, and access to the means

Answer

A specific plan combined with available lethal means and a timeline indicates high, imminent risk.

Question 3

Which statement BEST reflects current best practice when asking about suicide?

Accepted Answer

Ask directly and clearly, such as 'Are you thinking about killing yourself?'

Answer

Research shows that asking directly about suicide does not increase risk and helps uncover it.

Question 4

During a crisis call, the I&R specialist summarizes: 'So you lost your job today and you're scared you won't make rent.' This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

Answer

Paraphrasing restates the caller's message in the specialist's own words to show understanding and check accuracy.

Question 5

A caller in acute crisis is too overwhelmed to write down referral information. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Give one or two prioritized referrals and, with consent, offer a warm transfer or follow-up

Answer

People in crisis have reduced cognitive capacity, so limited, prioritized referrals and active linkage work best.

AIRS - Alliance of Information and Referral Systems Certification Practice Test

AIRS - Alliance of Information and Referral Systems Certification Practice Test

AIRS Crisis Intervention Strategies 2