CCA CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention

Question 1

Which mnemonic is commonly used by military chaplain assistants to assess suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

IS PATH WARM

Answer

IS PATH WARM stands for Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, and Mood changes.

Question 2

When a Soldier discloses active suicidal ideation to a chaplain assistant, what is the FIRST action the CCA should take?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the Soldier and ensure their safety

Answer

The immediate priority is to stay with the at-risk Soldier to ensure their safety until further help can be obtained.

Question 3

Under the Army's ACE (Ask, Care, Escort) suicide prevention program, what does the 'E' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Escort

Answer

Escort means personally walking the at-risk Soldier to the chaplain, behavioral health professional, or emergency services rather than just referring them.

Question 4

Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide in military personnel?

Accepted Answer

Unit cohesion and peer support

Answer

Strong social connections and unit cohesion are among the most significant protective factors reducing suicide risk.

Question 5

A chaplain assistant observing a fellow Soldier giving away personal possessions should recognize this as which type of warning sign?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral warning sign

Answer

Giving away possessions is a behavioral warning sign that may indicate the individual is preparing to end their life.

(CCA) Certified Chaplain Assistant Practice Test

(CCA) Certified Chaplain Assistant Practice Test

CCA CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention