SAC Crisis Intervention & Prevention 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal of psychological first aid (PFA) in the immediate aftermath of a school crisis?

Accepted Answer

Reducing initial distress and fostering short-term adaptive functioning

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Providing formal psychotherapy to all affected students

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Ensuring students process their trauma narrative in detail

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Diagnosing PTSD and other trauma-related disorders

Question 2

A student witnessed a violent incident at school and is now experiencing intrusive flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal three weeks later. Which condition does this MOST suggest?

Accepted Answer

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)

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Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Question 3

The 'gatekeeping' approach to suicide prevention trains individuals to:

Accepted Answer

Identify warning signs of suicide and connect at-risk individuals to help

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Control which students are allowed access to counseling services

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Screen all students annually using standardized assessment tools

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Restrict students' access to school buildings during crisis periods

Question 4

When conducting a threat assessment for a student making violent threats, which factor is MOST critical to evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Specificity of the target, plan, means, and intent

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The student's academic grades and attendance record

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The number of prior disciplinary referrals on file

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The student's participation in extracurricular activities

Question 5

What does the term 'postvention' refer to in the context of school crisis response?

Accepted Answer

Support and counseling provided after a suicide or traumatic death

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Prevention programs implemented before a crisis occurs

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Interventions provided during an active crisis event

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Legal proceedings following a school safety incident

Question 6

The SLAP assessment in suicide risk evaluation stands for Specificity, Lethality, Availability, and:

Accepted Answer

Proximity

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Prevention

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Psychosis

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Precipitant

Question 7

A school implements Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program. This program primarily works by combining suicide awareness with:

Accepted Answer

Depression screening and help-seeking behavior

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Peer mentoring and buddy systems

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Conflict resolution and de-escalation training

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Substance abuse prevention curriculum