COUC 604 Crisis Counseling Introduction and Skills 604 quiz 1
Score for this quiz: 67.5 out of 75
COUC 604 Crisis Counseling Introduction and Skills 604
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Score for this quiz: 67.5 out of 75
A cluster of symptoms including somatic distress, feelings of guilt, hostility,
disorganization, and behavior changes experienced by the surviving family members of nearly 500 individuals who died in a tragic event in the 1940s was labeled “acute grief.” A disorder that is described in the DSM that seems to parallel acute grief is
acute stress disorder.
posttraumatic stress disorder.
adjustment disorder.
bereavement.
Which of the following statements about coping is FALSE?
Denial may be a useful short-term coping strategy.
Coping often involves “fight or flight” responses.
Using defense mechanisms should not be considered coping.
Coping involves both cognitive and behavioral responses.
The effects of a stressor or crisis event may be mediated by
tangible resources such as food, clothing, and shelter.
intangible resources such as self-esteem and problem-solving ability.
external resources such as social support or government aid.
All of the above.
According to authors such as James (2008) and Slaikeu (1994), a crisis
is a perception or experience.
is an event.
is a situation.
always leads to a negative outcome.
does NOT have a positive association with resilience.
Attachment
Mastery
Cognitive skills
Affective arousal
The procedures for working with clients in crisis begin with
establishing equilibrium.
assessment.
debriefing.
defusing.
Following a stressor or crisis event, the degree to which functioning has
changed over an extended period of time is called
adaptation.
resilience.
coping.
None of the above.
According to Erich Lindemann, a psychiatrist and researcher who described
acute grief, treatment for acute grief
should be provided only by psychiatrists who may prescribe medication.
may be provided by psychiatrists (MDs) or psychologists (PhDs) but not counselors or social workers.
may be provided by paraprofessionals and helpers other than psychiatrists.
is not necessary.
The majority of stalking cases involve
female inpatient clients.
male inpatient clients.
female outpatient clients.
male outpatient clients.
During the initial impact of a crisis,
mental health providers begin long-term treatment planning.
mental health providers work independently of the crisis team.
mental health providers may assist with basic needs, such as shelter and food
mental health providers are not included in the initial crisis impact
A high risk suicidal client suddenly jumps up and runs from a counselor’s
office. The counselor should
call law enforcement.
run after the client and try to stop the client.
call the nearest emergency room and ask them to be on the lookout for the client.
call the client to schedule another appointment for follow up.
Rapport building in cross cultural counseling may be hindered by
sensitivity.
distrust of government agencies.
collaboration with community leaders.
resources and aid.
A sole practitioner who experiences fear or intuitive red flags when screening
a new client via phone should
not discriminate and take on the client.
seek counseling for anxiety.
decline to see the client and be prepared for offering referral.
see the client but sit near a door for an escape route.
As a best practice, counselors working with a team during an actual crisis
situation for effective crisis intervention should
be prepared to take on multiple roles.
be assigned one role for control over the crisis situation.
intervene wherever possible.
take on any group needed to be assessed.
Regarding in-home counseling. All of the following are true EXCEPT that
in-home services should be conducted alone.
counselors should call their agency before and after the in-home appointment.
counselors should familiarize themselves with the community and environment.
if a counselor feels uneasy, the counselor should leave the premises.
Counselors working with clients at high risk for violence should do all of the
following EXCEPT
secure wall framed items, such as pictures and diplomas, to the wall.
display family photos in a prominent place.
avoid wearing ties and scarves.
install a safety alarm.
In disaster circumstances, counselors are expected to obtain consent
through each of the following steps EXCEPT:
introduce themselves and explain their role.
describe the general limitations of confidentiality.
ask permission to speak with the person.
obtain written consent.
Under HIPAA protected health information (PHI) is applicable to
information containing personal identification related to healthcare.
paper-based medical information only.
the electronic transmission of medical information not containing unique identifiers.
all electronic correspondence from a clinic.
While many states have laws covering duty to warn, other states have
laws giving only permission to warn.
no such law at all.
Both of the above.
None of the above.
FERPA stands for
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
Family Educational Regulation of Privacy Act.
Federal Education Regulation and Protective Act.
Fiscal Education Regulatory Provision Act.
When considering breaking confidentiality due to a duty to warn, it is highly
recommended that a counselor should foremost
contact the police.
seek consultation or supervision.
get the contact information of the potential victim.
determine the lethality of the threat.
What circumstances brought about the HIPAA legislation?
Public perception that healthcare information was not properly controlled.
Public perception that healthcare information was not properly protected.
Concerns that information was being used to negatively affect people.
All of the above.
In order to avoid therapeutic abandonment in disaster circumstances the
counselor should
personally introduce the client to the local counselor he or she is being referred.
provide the client with a referral to local counseling services.
maintain periodic contact with the client to ensure care is being continued.
All of the above.
Providing for locked, secured, confidential file storage in crisis situations is
not practical.
to be addressed in crisis planning.
not expected.
the responsibility of FEMA.
Reflecting feelings can
help the client become aware of the emotions experienced in relation to the issue at hand.
bring the client to higher levels of self-awareness.
have a positive impact on the therapeutic relationship.
All of the above.
All of the following are at the bottom of the microskills hierarchy EXCEPT
body language.
questioning.
eye contact.
tone of voice.
A summary is used to help clients transition from one topic to
another and can provide direction.
focusing
signal
planning
All of the above.
“Are you thinking of killing yourself?” and “How old were you when your
parents divorced,” are examples of
open questions.
closed questions.
open and closed questions, respectively.
None of the above.
“Why” questions do NOT usually
encourage clients to intellectualize their problems.
put clients on the defensive.
cause clients to rationalize their problems [Show Less]