NCE Crisis Intervention 2

Question 1

Which factor is considered the single strongest predictor of a future suicide attempt?

Accepted Answer

A previous suicide attempt

Answer

A previous suicide attempt is the strongest individual predictor of future attempts and is weighted most heavily in lethality assessments.

Question 2

The SAD PERSONS scale is a clinical tool used to assess:

Accepted Answer

Suicide risk

Answer

SAD PERSONS is a mnemonic-based suicide risk assessment tool evaluating factors such as sex, age, depression, previous attempt, ethanol abuse, rational thinking loss, social support, organized plan, no spouse, and sickness.

Question 3

When a client presents with a specific, lethal, and accessible plan for suicide, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Take immediate protective action including possible hospitalization

Answer

A specific, lethal, and accessible plan indicates high lethality requiring immediate protective intervention, which may include voluntary or involuntary hospitalization.

Question 4

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce initial distress and promote adaptive functioning

Answer

PFA is an evidence-informed approach providing immediate, practical support to reduce acute distress and foster both short- and long-term adaptive functioning without formal diagnosis.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a core element of Psychological First Aid (PFA)?

Accepted Answer

Medication management and prescribing

Answer

PFA focuses on safety, stabilization, information gathering, practical assistance, and connection to supports — medication management requires licensed medical personnel and is outside PFA's scope.

NCE Exam Practice Test

NCE Exam Practice Test

NCE Crisis Intervention 2