05 Trauma, Crisis, and Suicide Prevention Free Online FlashCards

Why can people respond differently to similar traumatic experiences?

Trauma responses vary among people and may be shaped by culture, age, identity, health, and available support.

What is the purpose of trauma-informed care?

It recognizes trauma’s possible effects, promotes recovery, and seeks to avoid retraumatization without assuming a trauma history or requiring disclosure.

How can a clinician support choice before an examination?

Explain what you will do before touching or examining the person, ask permission, and offer choices where possible.

What should crisis responders address first?

Address immediate danger and urgent physical needs first; injuries, altered consciousness, intoxication, withdrawal, or other medical emergencies may need prompt evaluation.

How should you ask about possible suicidal thoughts?

Ask directly and calmly whether they are thinking about killing themself. Direct questioning does not create suicidal thoughts.

What areas can inform a suicide risk assessment?

Assess current thoughts, intent, plan, access to the planned method, past attempts or self-harm, substance use, recent stressors, and available supports.

What should you do if suicidal thoughts are current or danger is imminent?

Do not leave the person alone; promptly arrange urgent mental-health evaluation and follow local emergency and clinical protocols.

What should a collaborative suicide safety plan include?

Identify warning signs, coping steps, supportive people, professional resources, and ways to reduce access to lethal means.

What does WHO’s LIVES approach stand for?

Listen; Inquire about needs and concerns; Validate; Enhance safety; Support.

How should clinicians approach reporting after abuse or violence is disclosed?

Reporting duties depend on state law and circumstances. Follow applicable laws and facility policy; do not assume that an adult’s disclosure of intimate partner violence alone requires a police report.

What are SAMHSA’s six guiding principles of trauma-informed care?

Safety; trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice, and choice; and attention to cultural, historical, and gender issues.

What are the five steps of a practical crisis response?

Establish safety; connect and listen; support stabilization; link to supports; and plan follow-up.