LCSW Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment 3

Question 1

According to Caplan's crisis theory, how long does an acute crisis state typically last?

Accepted Answer

4 to 6 weeks

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1 to 3 days

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3 to 6 months

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Indefinitely without professional intervention

Question 2

In crisis intervention, what is 'critical incident stress debriefing' (CISD) primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

A structured group intervention to help individuals process traumatic events

Answer

A legal review process following a client's involuntary hospitalization

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An individual assessment tool for measuring PTSD severity

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A therapeutic technique for cognitive restructuring in individual therapy

Question 3

What is a 'maturational crisis' according to developmental crisis theory?

Accepted Answer

A crisis arising from normal, predictable developmental transitions

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A crisis caused by the sudden death of a loved one

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A crisis resulting from exposure to a natural disaster

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A crisis triggered by relapse in substance use disorder

Question 4

Which approach to crisis intervention emphasizes the client's existing strengths and resilience rather than focusing on pathology?

Accepted Answer

Strengths-based approach

Answer

Psychoanalytic approach

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Medical model approach

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Behavioral approach

Question 5

When a social worker is providing crisis intervention to a client disclosing active domestic violence, what should be the FIRST consideration?

Accepted Answer

Assessing the client's immediate physical safety

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Encouraging the client to leave the relationship immediately

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Contacting law enforcement on the client's behalf

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Arranging a couples counseling referral

Question 6

What does 'lethality assessment' refer to in crisis intervention practice?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the danger level and imminence of a client's risk of harm to self or others

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Assessing the overall severity of a client's depressive symptoms

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Determining the legal liability of a social worker involved in a crisis situation

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Measuring the effectiveness of a crisis intervention program over time

Question 7

A social worker is conducting the initial response with a client who survived a major natural disaster. Which intervention is MOST appropriate as a first step?

Accepted Answer

Provide immediate practical support and emotional stabilization

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Begin trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy immediately

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Explore the client's early childhood experiences with loss and trauma

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Refer the client to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation