LCSW Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment

Question 1

What is the primary goal of crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

Restore the individual to pre-crisis functioning

Answer

Provide long-term psychotherapy

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Diagnose the underlying mental health disorder

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Arrange inpatient psychiatric treatment

Question 2

Which crisis intervention model consists of seven stages including assessment, ensuring client safety, and providing support?

Accepted Answer

Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model

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Caplan's Developmental Crisis Model

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Model

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The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention

Question 3

A client presents in crisis after an unexpected job loss. What is the social worker's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Assess for immediate safety and suicide risk

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Explore childhood trauma contributing to the crisis

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Schedule a series of follow-up appointments

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Contact the client's former employer

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'situational crisis'?

Accepted Answer

A crisis caused by an unexpected external event

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A crisis resulting from a predictable developmental transition

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A crisis stemming from a scheduled life milestone

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A crisis related to a chronic mental health condition

Question 5

When conducting a suicide risk assessment, which mnemonic is commonly used to identify key warning signs?

Accepted Answer

IS PATH WARM

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CAGE

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PHQ-9

Answer

GAF

Question 6

In crisis intervention, what does 'psychological first aid' primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

Reducing immediate distress and fostering adaptive functioning

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Administering psychiatric medication on an emergency basis

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Conducting comprehensive mental health diagnostic assessments

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Establishing a therapeutic alliance for long-term treatment

Question 7

A client calls and reports suicidal ideation with a specific, detailed plan. What is the MOST appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Initiate safety planning and coordinate emergency services if needed

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Schedule an appointment for the next available opening

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Encourage the client to call back only if the urge intensifies

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Refer the client to a psychiatrist for medication evaluation only