CAT CAT Crisis Intervention and Safety

Question 1

Which of the following is the FIRST step an addiction technician should take when a client appears to be in acute crisis?

Accepted Answer

Ensure physical safety and contact a supervisor or licensed clinician

Answer

Immediately discharge the client from the program

Answer

Administer medication from the supply cabinet

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Ask the client to leave and return when calmer

Question 2

A client discloses they are thinking about suicide. Which response by the addiction technician is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Take the disclosure seriously, stay with the client, and notify a supervisor immediately

Answer

Tell the client that suicidal thoughts are normal and to try to ignore them

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Ask the client to write their thoughts in a journal and discuss it next week

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Remind the client they signed a contract against self-harm

Question 3

What is the purpose of a safety plan developed with an at-risk client?

Accepted Answer

To give the client personalized steps and resources to use when in crisis

Answer

To legally protect the facility from lawsuits

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To document that the program is not responsible if harm occurs

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To replace outpatient therapy sessions

Question 4

Which of the following is a warning sign of opioid overdose that an addiction technician should recognize?

Accepted Answer

Unresponsiveness, slow or stopped breathing, and pinpoint pupils

Answer

Increased alertness and rapid speech

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Elevated mood and excessive energy

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Dilated pupils and rapid heart rate

Question 5

In the US, which medication is used to reverse an opioid overdose and is available in many community settings?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone (Narcan)

Answer

Methadone

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Buprenorphine

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Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Question 6

When a client becomes verbally aggressive in a group setting, what is the BEST immediate action for the addiction technician?

Accepted Answer

Calmly de-escalate, address the client privately if possible, and involve clinical staff

Answer

Match the client's tone to assert authority

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Ignore the behavior so it does not escalate

Answer

Immediately call law enforcement