CAI CAI Crisis Management and Safety Planning

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a safety plan developed during an ARISE intervention?

Accepted Answer

To provide a structured response guide for managing high-risk situations

Answer

A safety plan gives the person of concern and their support network a structured, actionable guide for responding to high-risk or crisis situations.

Question 2

When assessing suicide risk during an intervention, which factor indicates the highest immediate danger?

Accepted Answer

Active ideation with a specific plan and access to means

Answer

Active suicidal ideation combined with a specific plan and access to lethal means represents the highest level of immediate risk and requires urgent intervention.

Question 3

Which communication approach is most effective when de-escalating a person in crisis during an intervention?

Accepted Answer

Using calm, non-judgmental, and empathetic language

Answer

Calm, non-judgmental, empathetic communication reduces defensiveness and helps the person in crisis feel safe enough to engage.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Suicide plan specificity, lethality, availability, and proximity

Answer

SLAP is a suicide risk assessment tool evaluating the Specificity of the plan, Lethality of the method, Availability of means, and Proximity of help.

Question 5

What should an ARISE interventionist do if the person of concern becomes physically aggressive during the intervention meeting?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize safety, de-escalate, and end the meeting if necessary

Answer

The interventionist must prioritize everyone's safety by de-escalating the situation and ending the meeting if physical aggression continues or escalates.

(CAI) Certified Arise Interventionist Practice Test

(CAI) Certified Arise Interventionist Practice Test

CAI CAI Crisis Management and Safety Planning