Crisis Intervention and Management Flashcards
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A client in opioid withdrawal becomes increasingly agitated and reports chest pain. What is the counselor's FIRST priority?
Answer: Call emergency medical services immediately
Chest pain during withdrawal may indicate a life-threatening cardiac event, so emergency medical services must be contacted first.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'psychological first aid' in addiction crisis settings?
Answer: Providing immediate emotional support and connection to resources without imposing treatment
Psychological first aid focuses on offering compassionate, non-intrusive support and linking individuals to resources without forcing treatment.
A counselor is working with a client who experienced a relapse after a significant loss. Using a trauma-informed crisis approach, the counselor should PRIMARILY:
Answer: Explore the connection between the loss, emotional pain, and substance use
A trauma-informed approach recognizes the link between emotional pain from loss and substance use, guiding the intervention toward understanding underlying triggers.
When using the SLAP formula to assess suicide lethality, which component evaluates whether the client has the means to carry out the plan?
Answer: Availability
Availability in the SLAP formula refers to whether the client has access to the means identified in their suicide plan.
A client discloses that they plan to harm a specific coworker after leaving the session. Under the Tarasoff duty-to-warn principle, the counselor must:
Answer: Warn the intended victim and notify law enforcement
The Tarasoff ruling establishes a legal duty to protect identifiable third parties by warning them and notifying appropriate authorities.
Which crisis intervention model emphasizes resolving the immediate precipitating event and restoring the client to at least their pre-crisis level of functioning?
Answer: Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model
Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model is specifically designed to guide counselors through steps that restore clients to pre-crisis equilibrium.
During a crisis call, a client states they have taken 'a handful' of pills and feel drowsy. The counselor should IMMEDIATELY:
Answer: Keep the client talking while directing them to call 911 or calling 911 on their behalf
A possible overdose requires emergency medical response, so the counselor must engage emergency services while keeping the client engaged.