SSW Crisis Intervention 3

Question 1

A school social worker is responding to a natural disaster that destroyed many students' homes. This is best classified as what type of crisis?

Accepted Answer

Situational crisis

Answer

A situational crisis arises from unexpected external events, such as natural disasters, accidents, or sudden losses.

Question 2

Which approach is CONTRAINDICATED when working with a student experiencing an acute dissociative episode during crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

Pressing the student for detailed recall of the traumatic event

Answer

Pressing for traumatic recall during dissociation can worsen the episode; grounding and stabilization are the appropriate interventions.

Question 3

Under FERPA, a school social worker may disclose a student's records without consent in a crisis situation when:

Accepted Answer

There is an articulable and significant threat to health or safety

Answer

FERPA's health or safety emergency exception permits disclosure without consent when there is an articulable and significant threat.

Question 4

A school social worker is debriefing staff after a school shooting incident. The goal of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent PTSD by processing the traumatic event in a structured group

Answer

CISD is a structured group intervention designed to help responders process a traumatic incident and reduce risk of PTSD.

Question 5

A student in crisis refuses to speak with the school social worker and sits silently with arms crossed. The BEST initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Sit nearby, maintain calm presence, and avoid forcing conversation

Answer

Maintaining a calm, non-demanding presence conveys safety and builds trust, which is essential before verbal engagement in crisis work.

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test