CAT Crisis Intervention and Safety Flashcards
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What does the term 'duty to warn' require an addiction counseling professional to do?
Answer: Take steps to protect an identifiable third party from a credible threat made by a client
Duty to warn, derived from Tarasoff v. Regents, requires clinicians to take protective action when a client poses a credible, specific threat to an identifiable person.
Which level of suicide risk requires the MOST immediate clinical response and possible hospitalization?
Answer: High risk with specific plan, means, and intent
High-risk clients who have a specific plan, access to means, and stated intent require immediate intervention, which may include hospitalization.
A client reports returning to alcohol use after a period of abstinence. How should the addiction technician respond?
Answer: Respond with empathy, document the relapse, and inform clinical staff for treatment plan review
Relapse is addressed with empathy and clinical review, not punishment—it is a common part of the recovery process that requires treatment adjustment.
Which of the following is an example of a trauma-informed crisis response?
Answer: Approaching the client with calm, choice, and transparency to minimize retraumatization
Trauma-informed care during crisis emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, and choice to avoid retraumatizing vulnerable individuals.
What is the primary goal of de-escalation techniques when working with a client in emotional crisis?
Answer: To reduce the intensity of the crisis and restore the client's ability to engage in rational communication
De-escalation aims to lower emotional intensity so the client can engage constructively with support and problem-solving.
An addiction technician suspects a client is experiencing stimulant intoxication. Which symptoms would support this concern?
Answer: Agitation, elevated heart rate, sweating, and paranoia
Stimulant intoxication commonly presents with agitation, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and paranoia requiring medical monitoring.