Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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A client discloses that an elderly parent living with them is being financially exploited by another family member. As an LPCC, what is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Report the suspected elder financial abuse to Adult Protective Services per mandated reporter laws
Most states include financial exploitation as a reportable form of elder abuse, and an LPCC is a mandated reporter who must report reasonable suspicion of elder abuse to Adult Protective Services.
Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate action when managing a client who presents with acute psychosis and potential danger to self or others?
Answer: Attempt to reason extensively with the client about the irrationality of their beliefs
Attempting to use logic to challenge psychotic beliefs during an acute episode is ineffective and can escalate agitation; the priority is safety, calm de-escalation, and emergency evaluation.
A client is brought to an outpatient session by a family member who says the client has been giving away belongings and saying goodbye. This behavior is BEST interpreted as:
Answer: A significant warning sign for imminent suicidal behavior requiring immediate risk assessment
Giving away prized possessions and saying goodbye to loved ones are recognized behavioral warning signs of imminent suicidal crisis that require immediate and comprehensive risk assessment.
After a client completes a voluntary psychiatric hospitalization, the LPCC's MOST important post-discharge action is:
Answer: Scheduling a follow-up session within 24–72 hours to address the transition period's elevated risk
The period immediately following psychiatric discharge is one of the highest-risk windows for suicide; scheduling a follow-up within 24–72 hours is a critical safety measure.
Which of the following describes the 'Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)' and its clinical utility?
Answer: A structured instrument that categorizes suicidal ideation and behavior to guide clinical decision-making
The C-SSRS is a widely validated structured assessment tool that systematically categorizes the intensity and nature of suicidal ideation and past behavior to inform clinical risk decisions.
A community disaster occurs near a client's residence, and the client calls in a state of acute distress after losing their home. The LPCC's FIRST intervention should be:
Answer: Address immediate safety, basic needs, and psychological first aid principles
Psychological First Aid (PFA) principles prioritize establishing safety, addressing immediate practical needs, and providing compassionate support before any formal therapeutic intervention.
An LPCC working at a college counseling center receives a report that a student has locked themselves in their dorm room and is not responding. The counselor CANNOT reach the student by phone. What should the LPCC do?
Answer: Immediately contact campus security or emergency services for a welfare check
An unresponsive and isolated student represents a potential crisis requiring an immediate welfare check by campus security or emergency services to ensure the student's safety.