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05 Crisis Care and Safety Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 05 Crisis Care and Safety, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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A person in crisis appears to be in imminent danger. What is the appropriate immediate response?

A
Wait to see whether the person settles down before taking action.
B
Contact emergency services and follow local procedures.
C
Ask the person to leave and return when they feel calmer.

True or false

1 point

True or false: Agitated behavior, by itself, proves that a person intends to act violently.

A
True
B
False

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During de-escalation, danger begins to escalate. What should you do?

A
Withdraw to safety and summon trained help.
B
Move closer and insist the person explain their behavior.
C
Continue alone, even if the situation becomes unsafe.

True or false

1 point

True or false: In a healthcare setting, assessment for possible medical causes and de-escalation may need to happen at the same time.

A
True
B
False

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During de-escalation, respect personal and keep a clear path to the .

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Which actions support a calm, nonthreatening de-escalation approach? Select all that apply.

A
Keep your voice low and your words brief.
B
Have several people speak to the person at once.
C
Have one person speak while others reduce noise and move bystanders away.
D
Respect personal space and keep a clear path to the exit.
E
Use threats to make the person comply quickly.
F
Offer simple, realistic choices and explain what will happen next.

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When may physical restraint or seclusion be used in a healthcare setting?

A
Only when permitted by law and policy, used by trained staff, and necessary to address immediate danger.
B
Whenever a person refuses to answer questions.
C
As a substitute for listening and assessment.

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Which actions are steps in the SAFE-T clinical suicide assessment? Select all that apply.

A
Identify risk factors.
B
Identify protective factors.
C
Ask directly about suicidal thoughts, plans, behavior, and intent.
D
Assume protective factors automatically cancel acute risk.
E
Determine risk and intervention using clinical judgment.
F
Document the assessment and plan.

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1 point

If someone has self-harmed, ask whether it was intended to cause . Do not assume that it was—or was not—a .

True or false

1 point

In a suicide assessment, protective factors automatically cancel acute risk.

A
True
B
False

Open ended

1 point

A person is behaving unusually and has become newly confused. Explain how you would respond while considering both immediate safety and possible medical needs.

Written response

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A person in the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis and wants crisis support, but there is no immediate danger or urgent medical emergency. What number can they call or text?

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A person is agitated, but the setting is safe and there is no immediate threat. Which response best supports de-escalation?

A
Have several people approach at once and ask rapid questions to resolve the situation quickly.
B
Have one person speak calmly while others reduce noise, give space, and move bystanders away.
C
Stand close to the person and touch their arm to show that help is available.
D
Argue against the person’s account so they understand why their reaction is unreasonable.

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Which statement best describes the purpose and limits of a safety plan?

A
A promise the person signs to guarantee they will not self-harm.
B
A substitute for emergency care whenever suicidal thoughts occur.
C
A collaboratively developed set of practical steps to use when distress or suicidal thoughts increase.
D
A checklist that predicts with certainty whether the person will attempt suicide.

Written response

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In the third SAFE-T step, clinicians ask directly about suicidal thoughts, plans, behavior, and what additional assessment element?

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A person has self-harmed. Which response best reflects appropriate immediate assessment?

A
Assess for injuries, arrange medical care as needed, and ask whether the self-harm was intended to cause death.
B
Treat every act of self-harm as a suicide attempt without asking about intent.
C
Assume the act was not a suicide attempt unless the person says otherwise spontaneously.
D
Focus on obtaining a promise not to self-harm before assessing injuries.

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A person in crisis has new confusion that was not present before. What is the most appropriate response?

A
Assume the confusion is a psychiatric symptom and continue with routine counseling.
B
Wait to assess for medical causes until the person is fully calm.
C
Use a risk checklist to determine whether a medical evaluation is necessary.
D
Consider an acute medical cause and seek urgent medical assessment when indicated.

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A person says they may act on suicidal thoughts soon and cannot remain safe. Which response best addresses the immediate situation?

A
Ask the person to contact a clinician at a later time and leave them alone to regain privacy.
B
Stay beside the person regardless of danger and personally remove any dangerous items.
C
Obtain emergency help and stay with the person if safe, without putting yourself or others in danger.
D
Rely on a safety plan instead of emergency care, even if the person cannot remain safe.

Written response

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While making a safety plan, Jordan chooses activities they can safely do alone when distress rises, such as listening to music or taking a brief walk. Which named component of the plan should include these activities?

Written response

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During safety planning, Lee identifies that isolating from friends and feeling increasingly overwhelmed usually happen before a crisis builds. Which named component of the plan should record these patterns?