LCSW Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment 2

Question 1

Which factor is considered the STRONGEST single predictor of future suicide attempts?

Accepted Answer

Previous suicide attempt

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Family history of depression

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Current financial stress

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Diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a safety plan developed during crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

To provide a structured set of coping strategies and emergency contacts for high-risk moments

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To document the client's diagnosis for insurance billing purposes

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To outline a long-term treatment plan for ongoing therapy

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To identify mandatory criteria for psychiatric hospitalization

Question 3

Which of the following is best categorized as a 'protective factor' against suicide?

Accepted Answer

Strong family and social support networks

Answer

Access to lethal means in the home

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Social isolation and withdrawal

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Recent significant personal losses

Question 4

In the SAD PERSONS suicide risk scale, what does the letter 'P' represent?

Accepted Answer

Previous suicide attempt

Answer

Plan for suicide

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Psychological risk factors

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Personal history of trauma

Question 5

A client states they have no reason to live but denies having a specific suicide plan. How should the social worker classify this risk level?

Accepted Answer

Moderate risk requiring careful assessment and safety planning

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No risk, because the absence of a plan eliminates danger

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Low risk requiring only routine outpatient follow-up

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Imminent risk requiring immediate involuntary hospitalization

Question 6

What does 'lethal means counseling' involve in suicide prevention practice?

Accepted Answer

Working with clients and families to reduce access to potentially lethal items

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Educating clients about medication overdose thresholds and risks

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Assessing the lethality of a past suicide attempt's method

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Providing grief therapy to survivors of suicide loss

Question 7

Which type of crisis involves a sudden disruption caused by an unexpected traumatic event affecting an entire community?

Accepted Answer

Adventitious crisis

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Developmental crisis

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Existential crisis

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Maturational crisis