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05 Trauma, Crisis, and Suicide Prevention Online Quiz Questions

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

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A clinician can provide trauma-informed care even when a person does not disclose a trauma history.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Written response
1 point

In the United States, what three-digit number can a person call or text for crisis support?

03
Choose one
1 point

A person arrives in acute distress with altered consciousness. What should the care team prioritize first?

  1. A

    Begin by asking the person to describe the events that led to the crisis.

  2. B

    Arrange prompt medical evaluation for the altered consciousness.

  3. C

    Start by identifying community resources for ongoing support.

  4. D

    Ask the person to choose a coping strategy before addressing physical needs.

04
True or false
1 point

True or false: Asking someone directly and calmly whether they are thinking about killing themself creates suicidal thoughts.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

05
Written response
1 point

What acronym summarizes WHO’s first-line support approach for people experiencing violence or abuse?

06
Choose one
1 point

A patient appears uneasy before an examination. Which response best applies trauma-informed care?

  1. A

    Proceed with the examination without explanation to avoid increasing worry.

  2. B

    Ask the person to explain any past trauma before deciding whether to continue.

  3. C

    Explain each step, ask permission, and offer options to continue or pause.

  4. D

    Reassure the person that nothing uncomfortable will happen.

07
Choose all
1 point

A clinician is helping a person make a collaborative suicide safety plan. Which elements belong in the plan? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Warning signs that distress or risk may be increasing

  2. B

    A promise that the person will never attempt suicide

  3. C

    Coping steps the person can use

  4. D

    A requirement that the person disclose every detail of past trauma

  5. E

    Ways to reduce access to lethal means

08
Choose one
1 point

A person tells a clinician they are having suicidal thoughts now. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

  1. A

    Ask the person to contact a trusted support later, then end the encounter.

  2. B

    Stay with the person and promptly arrange an urgent mental-health evaluation under local protocols.

  3. C

    Have the person sign a contract promising not to harm themself.

  4. D

    Wait for additional risk factors before taking any action.

09
Choose all
1 point

A competent adult privately discloses intimate partner violence. Which responses align with supportive first-line care? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Listen without judgment and validate the person’s experience.

  2. B

    Assess immediate danger, injuries, and urgent medical needs.

  3. C

    Insist that the person leave the relationship immediately.

  4. D

    Ask what support the person needs and offer choices.

  5. E

    Avoid pressuring the person to disclose details or contact police.

10
Choose one
1 point

A person in crisis is distressed but does not want to try a grounding exercise. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Require the person to use a grounding exercise before discussing practical needs.

  2. B

    Offer a grounding strategy as an option and ask what practical help the person needs now.

  3. C

    Ask the person to disclose the full cause of the distress before offering help.

  4. D

    Avoid offering choices until the person has fully calmed down.

11
Choose one
1 point

A competent adult discloses intimate partner violence, and no immediate danger is identified. What should the clinician do about possible reporting?

  1. A

    Promise that no information will ever be shared.

  2. B

    Automatically contact police because any disclosure of intimate partner violence requires a report.

  3. C

    Check applicable law and facility policy, explain any required reporting when safe, and respect the person’s choices within legal limits.

  4. D

    Ask the person to decide whether reporting laws apply.

12
Open ended
1 point

A person seeks care after a sexual assault and is unsure about having a forensic examination. Describe how the care team should respond in a way that addresses consent, time-sensitive health needs, safety, and the person’s choices.

13
Choose one
1 point

A patient seems uneasy before an examination. Which response best applies trauma-informed care?

  1. A

    Begin the examination promptly so the person does not have time to become more distressed.

  2. B

    Explain each step first, ask permission, and offer the person choices where possible.

  3. C

    Ask the person to describe any past trauma before deciding how to proceed.

  4. D

    Avoid explaining the examination because discussing it could increase distress.

14
True or false
1 point

True or false: Asking a person directly and calmly whether they are thinking about killing themself creates suicidal thoughts.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Written response
1 point

A person tells a clinician that they are currently having suicidal thoughts. What type of evaluation should the clinician promptly arrange?

16
Choose one
1 point

A person in acute distress has altered consciousness. What should the responder prioritize?

  1. A

    Ask the person to identify trusted supports before assessing their physical condition.

  2. B

    Invite the person to try grounding, and continue even if they decline.

  3. C

    Arrange prompt medical evaluation for the altered consciousness.

  4. D

    Begin by exploring the events that led to the crisis in detail.

17
Choose one
1 point

A person discloses violence. Which response best follows the WHO LIVES approach?

  1. A

    Listen, ask about needs and concerns, validate, enhance safety, and support.

  2. B

    Locate the perpetrator, investigate, verify, explain, and secure a report.

  3. C

    Lead the conversation, insist on disclosure, and direct the person to leave.

  4. D

    Listen, promise confidentiality, contact police, and make decisions for the person.

18
Written response
1 point

A clinician listens without judgment, asks what a person needs, validates their experience, works with them on safety, and offers support. What is the name of this first-line support approach? Enter the acronym.

19
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient wants to discuss possible abuse privately, but a family member offers to interpret. Arrange a rather than relying on the accompanying person.

20
Fill in the blank
1 point

When documenting a person's account of abuse, keep the record objective by distinguishing their words from .