LMSW LMSW Crisis Intervention Strategies Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A client calls a crisis hotline stating they have a loaded gun and plan to use it tonight. What is the FIRST priority for the social worker?

Accepted Answer

Assess the lethality of the plan and access to means

Answer

Lethality assessment including means, plan, and intent is the immediate priority to determine level of danger and appropriate intervention.

Question 2

Which crisis intervention model focuses on restoring the client to at least their pre-crisis level of functioning?

Accepted Answer

Equilibrium Model

Answer

The Equilibrium Model, developed by Caplan, aims to restore homeostasis and return the individual to their pre-crisis state of functioning.

Question 3

A social worker is responding to a community disaster. Which approach is MOST consistent with Psychological First Aid (PFA)?

Accepted Answer

Provide basic needs, safety, and calm support without forcing disclosure

Answer

PFA focuses on promoting safety, calm, connectedness, self-efficacy, and hope without requiring survivors to discuss the traumatic event.

Question 4

During a mobile crisis response, a client is agitated and pacing. The social worker should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Speak in a calm, low tone and maintain a non-threatening posture

Answer

De-escalation begins with the worker's own calm demeanor, non-threatening body language, and measured tone of voice.

Question 5

A client in crisis discloses active suicidal ideation with a specific plan but agrees to go to the emergency room voluntarily. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Least restrictive intervention

Answer

Voluntary hospitalization honors client autonomy while ensuring safety, making it the least restrictive appropriate intervention.

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