CIC Crisis Evaluation & Response Planning 2

Question 1

When conducting a lethality assessment, which factor most significantly elevates suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

A specific plan with access to lethal means

Answer

A specific, detailed plan combined with access to lethal means represents the highest level of imminent suicide risk.

Question 2

The SAD PERSONS scale is used primarily to assess risk for which crisis type?

Accepted Answer

Suicide

Answer

SAD PERSONS is a mnemonic-based assessment tool specifically designed to evaluate suicide risk factors.

Question 3

A crisis counselor is evaluating a client who experienced a sudden job loss. Which response best reflects a strength-based crisis evaluation approach?

Accepted Answer

Identify past coping successes and current support resources

Answer

Strength-based evaluation identifies existing resilience and supports to inform an effective response plan.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'precipitating event' in crisis evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A specific trigger that pushed the person beyond their coping threshold

Answer

A precipitating event is the immediate stressor or trigger that destabilized the individual's equilibrium.

Question 5

During a crisis evaluation, a client states they have a gun at home but denies any intent to use it. The counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Assess means restriction and explore safe storage or removal options

Answer

Even without stated intent, access to lethal means warrants means restriction counseling as part of safety planning.

(CIC) Crisis Intervention Counselor Practice Test

(CIC) Crisis Intervention Counselor Practice Test

CIC Crisis Evaluation & Response Planning 2