Which item is included in Crisis Intervention Assessment?

• A. Level of lethality
• B. Genetic predisposition
• C. Marital status
• D. Favorite hobbies

Answer: (A)

In crisis intervention assessment, safety and the immediacy of danger drive the evaluation. Evaluating the level of lethality directly informs how dangerous the situation is and how urgently action is needed. If the person has a highly lethal plan or means, the clinician must respond quickly with safety measures, possible hospitalization, and coordination with supports. A lower or uncertain lethality allows for safety planning and close monitoring while reducing immediate risk.

Genetic predisposition focuses on inherited factors and is not about the current acute danger. Marital status is a demographic detail with little bearing on immediate risk. Favorite hobbies are irrelevant to assessing danger in the moment.