CBHT Crisis Intervention Techniques 2

Question 1

A client in crisis is hyperventilating and cannot focus on conversation. What is the FIRST intervention a BHT should use?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the client to breathe slowly and guide diaphragmatic breathing

Answer

Guided diaphragmatic breathing helps regulate the autonomic nervous system and reduces acute physiological distress before other interventions.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'psychological first aid' in a crisis context?

Accepted Answer

Providing immediate emotional support, safety, and practical assistance without forcing processing

Answer

Psychological first aid focuses on immediate safety, calm, connectedness, and practical help rather than forcing emotional processing during acute crisis.

Question 3

During a crisis intervention, a client says 'Nobody can help me.' This statement MOST likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive distortion related to hopelessness

Answer

Statements reflecting that no one can help are classic cognitive distortions associated with hopelessness, commonly seen in suicidal crisis states.

Question 4

A BHT notices a client's behavior escalating from verbal agitation to physical pacing and clenching fists. According to the aggression cycle, the client is in which phase?

Accepted Answer

Escalation phase

Answer

Increasing physical signs such as pacing and fist-clenching signal the escalation phase, where early de-escalation is still possible.

Question 5

When using the Collaborative Problem Solving approach during a crisis, the BHT's primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Understand the client's perspective and collaboratively identify solutions

Answer

Collaborative Problem Solving prioritizes empathy and joint problem-solving to address the unmet need driving the behavior.

(CBHT) Certified Behavioral Health Technician Practice Test

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CBHT Crisis Intervention Techniques 2