Exam 10: Dealing With Crises and Critical Issues

When possible, classmates of a terminally ill child should not be informed about the illness so they can interact normally with the child and not ostracize him when he or she is able to attend school.

Which of the following are warning signs for suicide?

For youths between the ages of 10 and 24 years, suicide is the _______ cause of death.

A sudden, unexplained recovery from a severe depressive episode is a behavioral predictive sign of suicide.

A grieving individual who laughs one minute and then feels depressed the next is displaying an unhealthy coping pattern and should be aided in getting professional help.

Identify some purposes of death education.

When tragedy comes to school:

Explain what a teacher should do if he or she suspects a student is contemplating suicide.

Identify at least seven needs children have concerning death.

Identify five or more risk factors for suicide.

Which of the following is true of adolescents' views toward death?

Most children are able to conceptualize that death is final and not reversible at age:

Identify at least four elements that should be included in a school crisis plan.

If you suspect a student is contemplating suicide, you should:

Which of the following are typical behavioral responses to a parent's death?

Identify normal emotional reactions to death.

What should a teacher do if a student says, "I have something important to tell you, but first you must promise not to tell anyone else"?

Identify three or more comments often said to grieving individuals that should be avoided.

It is best to ask a student calmly, "Are you thinking about suicide?" if you think a student might be considering it.

Describe the contents of a "go box."