Risk Assessment Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the difference between 'risk factors' and 'warning signs' in CAASP youth risk assessment?
Answer: Risk factors are static; warning signs are acute behavioral indicators
Risk factors are often historical or static traits, while warning signs are acute, observable behaviors signaling imminent danger.
In a CASSP-aligned wraparound process, who is typically identified as the 'voice' that guides service planning and risk decisions?
Answer: The child and family
Wraparound and CASSP both center the child and family as the primary voice directing care and risk management decisions.
A 16-year-old youth expresses passive suicidal ideation ('I wish I were dead') but denies any plan or intent. This presentation most warrants:
Answer: Thorough assessment of additional risk and protective factors
Passive ideation requires a thorough risk assessment of contributing factors even without an expressed plan, as risk can escalate rapidly.
Which of the following is an example of a 'dynamic' risk factor in adolescent risk assessment?
Answer: Current substance use
Dynamic risk factors like current substance use can change over time and are targets for intervention, unlike static factors such as abuse history.
A child's risk assessment documents that she has strong religious beliefs that prohibit suicide. This is best categorized as:
Answer: A protective factor reducing suicide risk
Religious or moral objections to suicide are recognized protective factors that reduce risk of suicidal behavior.
Under CAASP principles, which practice is most consistent with 'cultural competence' during a risk assessment?
Answer: Incorporating the family's cultural beliefs about mental health into the assessment
Cultural competence requires integrating the family's cultural worldview and beliefs into the risk assessment process.
Which finding from a risk assessment would MOST support recommending a higher level of care for an adolescent?
Answer: Prior suicide attempt within the last 90 days with ongoing ideation
A recent prior attempt combined with ongoing ideation is a major risk factor that strongly indicates need for higher-level care.