Answering questions that say first/next

Question 1

R. U. S. A. F. E. (R)

Answer 1

Rule out medical- “physical complaints” - ex: headaches, sexual dysfunction, pain

choose- refer to physician, medical clinic, doctor, medical evaluation

Question 2

R. U. S. A. F. E. (U)

Answer 2

Under the influence (delusional/hallucinating)- “do not treat”

choose-do not treat intoxicated clients, do not treat delusional/hallucinating, refer to psychiatrist

Question 3

R. U. S. A. F. E. (S)

Answer 3

Save Lives- “safety issues” - ex: real intent, bruises, suicidal plan

choose- duty to warn, report abuse (child/elder), 911, mobile crisis, ER

Question 4

R. U. S. A. F. E. (A)

Answer 4

Assess before Action

choose- Assess, Ask, or D.I.C.E.- determine, identify, clarify, explore

ex-clarify what client means

Question 5

R. U. S. A. F. E. (F)

Answer 5

Feelings or Concerns

choose- acknowledge the client’s feelings, A.I.D.-assist, inform, discuss concerns

ex-discuss the client’s feelings or inform the adolescent of the situation

Question 6

R. U. S. A. F. E. (E)

Answer 6

Empower- if client is mentally stable/alert

choose- respect client’s decisions, encourage the community to help themselves