Crisis Intervention & Emergency Services Flashcards
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The concept of 'psychological debriefing' after a critical incident has been controversial primarily because research indicates it may:
Answer: Interfere with natural recovery and potentially worsen outcomes
Studies, including multiple meta-analyses, found that single-session critical incident debriefing did not prevent PTSD and could disrupt natural recovery processes.
A psychologist receives a call from a client's family reporting the client texted goodbye messages to multiple people. The psychologist cannot reach the client by phone. The MOST appropriate next step is:
Answer: Contact emergency services for a welfare check
Imminent risk indicators such as farewell messages warrant contacting emergency services for an immediate welfare check to ensure the client's safety.
Which term describes the phenomenon where crisis workers gradually develop secondary trauma symptoms from repeated exposure to clients' traumatic material?
Answer: Compassion fatigue
Compassion fatigue, also called secondary traumatic stress, results from the emotional residue of exposure to others' trauma and is distinct from general occupational burnout.
A client presents to an emergency psychiatric unit after a suicide attempt by overdose. Before beginning a psychosocial assessment, the clinician should FIRST:
Answer: Confirm medical clearance from the treating physician
Medical stability must be established before a psychosocial evaluation because ongoing medical compromise may affect the client's mental status and capacity.
In the context of the LSP exam, which of the following best describes a 'protective factor' in suicide risk assessment?
Answer: Strong sense of religious prohibition against suicide
Religious or moral objections to suicide are among the well-established protective factors that can reduce the likelihood of acting on suicidal ideation.
A school psychologist is called to assist after a student death by suicide. Which of the following is CONTRAINDICATED in school-based postvention?
Answer: Holding a large school-wide memorial assembly glorifying the deceased
Glorifying or sensationalizing a suicide through large memorials can increase contagion risk (copycat suicides) and is specifically warned against in evidence-based postvention guidelines.
Which legal standard is typically invoked to hospitalize an unwilling adult client who poses an imminent danger to others?
Answer: Police power doctrine
The police power doctrine authorizes the state to detain individuals who pose a danger to others in order to protect public safety.