CBHCM Crisis Intervention Strategies 2

Question 1

During a psychiatric crisis, a case manager uses the ABC model. What does 'B' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Beliefs and cognitive appraisal

Answer

In the ABC model of crisis intervention, 'B' refers to the individual's beliefs and cognitive appraisal of the precipitating event.

Question 2

A client in crisis states, 'No one can help me.' This is best understood as which type of cognitive distortion?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Answer

Overgeneralization involves drawing broad negative conclusions from a single event or limited experience.

Question 3

Which de-escalation technique involves reflecting the emotional content of a client's statement back to them?

Accepted Answer

Empathic validation

Answer

Empathic validation involves reflecting the client's feelings to demonstrate understanding and reduce emotional intensity.

Question 4

A case manager is assessing lethality after a client discloses suicidal ideation. Which factor most significantly increases immediate risk?

Accepted Answer

Ideation with a specific plan and access to means

Answer

A specific plan combined with access to lethal means is the strongest predictor of imminent suicidal risk.

Question 5

The 'stabilization' phase of crisis intervention primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Restore the client to pre-crisis equilibrium

Answer

Stabilization focuses on reducing acute distress and returning the client to a functional baseline, not resolving underlying issues.

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