CAADC Crisis Intervention and Management 2

Question 1

A client discloses suicidal ideation with a specific plan involving medication stockpiling. What is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Conduct risk assessment, ensure safety by addressing lethal means, and activate crisis protocols

Answer

Schedule a follow-up for the next day

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Refer to primary care

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Document and continue the session

Question 2

What distinguishes a 'crisis' from a 'problem' in addiction counseling?

Accepted Answer

A crisis involves acute psychological disequilibrium where usual coping is overwhelmed, creating time-limited urgency

Answer

They are identical

Answer

A crisis is any inconvenience reported

Answer

Problems become crises after one year

Question 3

During group therapy, a client becomes agitated and throws a chair. What is the most appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Ensure safety of all members, attempt verbal de-escalation, and call for additional support

Answer

Physically restrain immediately

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Ask group members to confront the client

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Leave and wait for them to calm down

Question 4

What is 'psychological first aid' in addiction treatment settings?

Accepted Answer

An evidence-informed approach to immediate crisis support focusing on safety, stabilization, and connection to resources

Answer

A psychotherapy requiring a doctoral degree

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A medical procedure for overdose

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A form of hypnotherapy

Question 5

A client in early recovery calls the after-hours line holding drugs and feeling certain they will relapse. Which strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Engage in immediate safety planning including substance disposal, support activation, and a 24-hour plan

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Tell them relapse is normal and not to worry

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Advise hospital admission immediately

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Tell them to call back during business hours

Question 6

What is 'postvention' following a client suicide in an addiction treatment setting?

Accepted Answer

The organized response to support survivors, prevent contagion, process grief, and maintain community stability

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It is unnecessary since client deaths are confidential

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It means preventing the next group session

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An investigation to assign blame