Crisis Intervention Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a PROTECTIVE factor that reduces suicide risk?
Answer: Strong sense of religious or moral objection to suicide
Religious or moral beliefs that make suicide personally unacceptable are well-established protective factors that can buffer against suicidal behavior.
When a BHT uses 'active listening' during a crisis, this includes:
Answer: Reflecting content and emotion, maintaining eye contact, and avoiding interruptions
Active listening combines verbal and nonverbal behaviors that communicate full attention, understanding, and empathy to the person in crisis.
A client who recently lost their job and ended a long-term relationship presents in crisis. This combination is BEST described as:
Answer: A cumulative stress crisis
Cumulative or compounded crises occur when multiple stressors pile up in a short period, overwhelming the individual's usual coping capacity.
A client in a residential setting threatens to leave without notice (AMA). The BHT's first responsibility is to:
Answer: Notify the clinical supervisor and document the situation while ensuring client safety
BHTs are not authorized to physically detain clients; they should immediately alert clinical staff and supervisors while monitoring safety.
The 'Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale' (C-SSRS) is primarily used to:
Answer: Standardize the assessment and tracking of suicidal ideation and behavior
The C-SSRS provides a common language and structured method for assessing the intensity and frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors across care settings.
After a critical incident involving a client, the BHT team participates in a structured debriefing. The PRIMARY purpose is to:
Answer: Allow staff to process the emotional impact and identify lessons learned to improve future responses
Critical incident debriefings are designed to support staff wellbeing and foster organizational learning, not to assign fault.
A client with a known history of trauma suddenly becomes frozen, stops speaking, and stares blankly during a crisis discussion. The BHT should recognize this as a likely:
Answer: Dissociative response to a trauma trigger
Freezing, emotional numbness, and dissociation are common trauma responses activated when a stimulus reminds the nervous system of past danger.