CAT Crisis Intervention and Safety Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes mandated reporting obligations for addiction technicians in the US?
Answer: Suspected child abuse or neglect must be reported to child protective services regardless of confidentiality rules
Mandated reporter laws require designated professionals, including many addiction technicians, to report suspected child abuse even when it conflicts with confidentiality.
When should an addiction technician call 911 during a client crisis?
Answer: Whenever there is an immediate threat to life—such as overdose, medical emergency, or imminent violence
Any situation involving an immediate threat to life requires calling emergency services without delay.
What is the recommended approach when communicating with a client who is experiencing withdrawal symptoms?
Answer: Monitor symptoms closely, communicate with empathy, and report changes to clinical staff promptly
Withdrawal monitoring requires close observation, empathic communication, and timely reporting because some withdrawal syndromes are medically dangerous.
Which withdrawal syndrome is most likely to be life-threatening and may require medical detoxification?
Answer: Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal can progress to seizures and delirium tremens, making it one of the most dangerous withdrawal syndromes and often requiring medical management.
A client discloses active domestic violence in their home. What is the addiction technician's BEST response?
Answer: Listen without judgment, assess immediate safety, provide resources, and report per mandated reporter laws if children are involved
The technician should assess immediate safety, connect the client to resources, and comply with mandated reporting requirements if children are at risk.
Which principle guides addiction technicians to avoid causing harm during crisis intervention?
Answer: Non-maleficence
Non-maleficence, the ethical obligation to 'do no harm,' guides practitioners to choose interventions that do not worsen the client's condition.