Crisis Assessment and Evaluation

Question 1

4 Basic Crisis Situations

Answer 1

1) Suicide
2) Assault
3) Child Abuse
4) Elder/ Dependent Adult Abuse

Question 2

Strong risk predictors of suicide

Answer 2

1) Previous suicide attempts

2) Family history

Question 3

Diagnoses most commonly associated with suicide

Answer 3

1) Depression
2) Schizophrenia
3) Alcohol and drug dependence
4) Personality disorders

Question 4

Individual demographics that increase suicide risk

Answer 4

1) Male
2) Caucasian
3) Elderly and adolescents
4) Divorced
5) Immigrant status
6) Loss/ Lack of resources

Question 5

Protective factors against suicide

Answer 5

1) Access to effective clinical care
2) Family and community support
3) Skills in problem-solving
4) Cultural and religious beliefs

Question 6

Involuntary hospitalization codes for danger to self

Answer 6

5150- 72 hour hold
5250- 14 day hold
5260- additional 14 day hold, cannot be renewed

Question 7

Exception to privilege

Answer 7

Evidence code 1024- Privileged information can be disclosed to prevent danger

Question 8

Individual demographics that increase assault risk

Answer 8

1) Males
2) Younger than 30 years old
3) Non-white
4) Poor
5) Low IQ

Question 9

Involuntary hospitalization codes for danger to others

Answer 9

5150- 72 hour hold
5250- 14 day hold
5300- additional 180-day hold, renewable