CIP CIP Crisis Management & De-escalation 3

Question 1

A 'psychological first aid' approach in crisis intervention emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Stabilization, safety, and connection to support

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Immediate diagnosis and medication

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Rapid confrontation of denial

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Detailed trauma processing in the first session

Question 2

Which professional should a CIP consult FIRST when a client presents with unknown psychiatric symptoms during an intervention?

Accepted Answer

A licensed mental health professional or psychiatrist

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The client's primary care physician

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A peer recovery specialist

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The treatment facility's admissions coordinator

Question 3

In an intervention, 'escalation' is BEST prevented by:

Accepted Answer

Thorough pre-intervention preparation and rehearsal with family

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Having law enforcement on standby

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Limiting the intervention to 30 minutes

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Not disclosing consequences until the end

Question 4

When a family member becomes emotional and begins to cry during the intervention, the CIP should:

Accepted Answer

Pause briefly, acknowledge the emotion, then gently redirect

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Ask that family member to leave the room immediately

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Continue without acknowledgment to maintain momentum

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End the session to allow the family to regroup

Question 5

The primary goal of de-escalation in an intervention context is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce emotional intensity so productive dialogue can occur

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Eliminate all conflict between family members and the client

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Convince the client to accept treatment immediately

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Establish the interventionist's authority

Question 6

A CIP should consider involving a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) when:

Accepted Answer

Clinical assessment of substance use disorder is needed beyond the CIP's scope

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The family wants a second opinion on consequences

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The client has already agreed to treatment

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The intervention is being conducted at a treatment facility