CAADE Crisis Intervention 2

Question 1

In crisis intervention, what does the acronym 'SLAP' help assess?

Accepted Answer

Suicide risk: Specificity, Lethality, Availability, Proximity

Answer

SLAP assesses suicide risk by evaluating the Specificity of the plan, Lethality of means, Availability of means, and Proximity of support.

Question 2

Which communication technique is MOST effective during the acute phase of a substance-related crisis?

Accepted Answer

Using active listening with short, clear, calm statements

Answer

During acute crisis, active listening with brief, calm, and clear statements helps de-escalate and establish rapport without overwhelming the client.

Question 3

A client in opioid withdrawal becomes agitated and threatening. The FIRST priority of the counselor is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure physical safety of the client and others

Answer

Safety is always the first priority in any crisis situation before proceeding with clinical interventions.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'precipitating event' in crisis theory?

Accepted Answer

A specific triggering incident that overwhelms coping capacity

Answer

A precipitating event is the immediate trigger that overwhelms a person's usual coping mechanisms and initiates the crisis state.

Question 5

Under California law, a counselor may breach confidentiality WITHOUT client consent when:

Accepted Answer

The client expresses credible intent to harm an identifiable third party

Answer

California's Tarasoff duty requires counselors to warn identifiable potential victims when a client makes a credible threat of harm.

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test