Crisis Intervention Flashcards
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When using the ACT model of crisis intervention, what does the 'A' stand for?
Answer: Assessment
ACT stands for Assessment, Crisis intervention, and Trauma-informed care, with Assessment being the first critical step.
A client experiencing a psychiatric crisis begins speaking very rapidly and jumping between unrelated topics. This presentation is most consistent with:
Answer: Flight of ideas associated with mania
Rapid, pressured speech with loosely connected or unrelated topics (flight of ideas) is a hallmark symptom of a manic episode.
Which de-escalation technique involves validating a client's feelings without agreeing with their distorted perceptions?
Answer: Empathic acknowledgment
Empathic acknowledgment communicates understanding of the client's emotional experience while remaining neutral about the accuracy of their perceptions.
A BHT is working with a client who suddenly becomes physically aggressive. The FIRST action should be:
Answer: Ensure staff and client safety and call for backup
Safety is always the top priority; the BHT should ensure the immediate area is safe and alert other staff before any other intervention.
Which factor is considered a SHORT-TERM risk factor for suicide rather than a long-term one?
Answer: Recent significant loss or stressor
Recent stressors such as job loss, relationship breakup, or bereavement are acute precipitating factors that elevate immediate suicide risk.
The 'Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality' (CAMS) framework primarily emphasizes:
Answer: A therapeutic alliance where clinician and client work together on the suicide plan
CAMS is built on a collaborative approach where the clinician and client jointly assess suicide risk and co-author a plan to address it.
When approaching a client in crisis who is pacing and refusing to sit down, the BHT should:
Answer: Give the client space and use a calm, low voice from a non-threatening distance
Allowing the client physical space while maintaining a calm, non-confrontational presence helps reduce arousal without escalating the situation.