TTC Crisis Intervention and Management 3

Question 1

When conducting a suicide risk assessment during a crisis, which factor is considered a STATIC (non-modifiable) risk factor?

Accepted Answer

History of prior suicide attempts

Answer

History of prior suicide attempts is a static risk factor because it cannot be changed, unlike dynamic factors such as hopelessness or means access.

Question 2

A crisis counselor is working with a survivor of a mass casualty event who is displaying emotional numbing, dissociation, and avoidance 10 days after the incident. This presentation is MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder

Answer

Acute stress disorder is diagnosed when trauma symptoms such as dissociation, avoidance, and numbing occur within 3 days to 4 weeks of a traumatic event.

Question 3

The 'safety planning' approach developed by Stanley and Brown differs from a 'no-suicide contract' primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Is collaboratively developed and focuses on coping steps the client can take

Answer

The Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention is collaboratively built with the client and includes personalized coping strategies, making it more clinically effective than no-suicide contracts.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a 'protective factor' that would reduce suicide risk during a crisis assessment?

Accepted Answer

Strong religious beliefs that prohibit suicide

Answer

Strong religious or spiritual beliefs that include moral objections to suicide are well-documented protective factors against suicidal behavior.

Question 5

In the context of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), a 'defusing' differs from a 'debriefing' in that it:

Accepted Answer

Is a brief, informal group process conducted within hours of a critical incident

Answer

A defusing is a short (20-45 minute) informal group process conducted within 8 hours of a critical incident, whereas a debriefing is more structured and occurs 24-72 hours later.

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TTC Crisis Intervention and Management 3