SAC Crisis Intervention & Prevention 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal of psychological first aid (PFA) in the immediate aftermath of a school crisis?

Accepted Answer

Reducing initial distress and fostering short-term adaptive functioning

Answer

PFA focuses on reducing immediate distress, meeting basic needs, and promoting adaptive coping rather than formal therapy or trauma processing in the acute phase.

Question 2

A student witnessed a violent incident at school and is now experiencing intrusive flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal three weeks later. Which condition does this MOST suggest?

Accepted Answer

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Answer

PTSD is characterized by intrusive symptoms, avoidance, negative cognitions, and hyperarousal lasting more than one month after a traumatic event; three weeks meets the duration for PTSD if all criteria are met.

Question 3

The 'gatekeeping' approach to suicide prevention trains individuals to:

Accepted Answer

Identify warning signs of suicide and connect at-risk individuals to help

Answer

Gatekeeper training (e.g., QPR, safeTALK) teaches non-clinical staff, students, and community members to recognize warning signs of suicide and refer individuals to professional help.

Question 4

When conducting a threat assessment for a student making violent threats, which factor is MOST critical to evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Specificity of the target, plan, means, and intent

Answer

Threat assessment prioritizes the specificity of the plan (who, how, when) and access to means because these factors determine the level of imminent danger and appropriate intervention.

Question 5

What does the term 'postvention' refer to in the context of school crisis response?

Accepted Answer

Support and counseling provided after a suicide or traumatic death

Answer

Postvention refers to the support, counseling, and preventive activities conducted in the aftermath of a suicide or traumatic loss to support survivors and prevent contagion.

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

SAC Crisis Intervention & Prevention 2