MSW MSW Master of Social Work Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Practice

Question 1

Which model is most commonly used as the foundational framework for crisis intervention in social work practice?

Accepted Answer

Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model

Answer

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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Erikson's Psychosocial Development Model

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model

Question 2

In trauma-informed care, which of the following is NOT one of the six core principles identified by SAMHSA?

Accepted Answer

Symptom Elimination

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Trustworthiness and Transparency

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Peer Support

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Empowerment and Choice

Question 3

A social worker responds to a client experiencing acute suicidal ideation. What is the FIRST priority action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the client's immediate safety and lethality

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Refer the client to outpatient therapy

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Explore the client's childhood trauma history

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Administer a standardized depression inventory

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the 'window of tolerance' concept used in trauma-informed practice?

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal in which a person can process traumatic experiences

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The time frame in which a client must report trauma to receive services

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The legal statute of limitations for trauma-related claims

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The number of sessions allowed under a trauma treatment protocol

Question 5

When conducting a crisis assessment, the acronym 'IS PATH WARM' is used to identify risk factors for:

Accepted Answer

Suicide

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Domestic violence

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Substance abuse relapse

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Child abuse

Question 6

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An evidence-informed approach to support people in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event

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A form of long-term psychotherapy for PTSD

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A diagnostic tool for acute stress disorder

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A medication management protocol for trauma survivors