CBHT Scope of Practice 2

Question 1

A BHT notices a client is becoming increasingly agitated during a group session. What is the MOST appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Use verbal de-escalation techniques and notify the supervising clinician

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Immediately restrain the client to prevent harm

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Discharge the client from the session without documentation

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Administer a PRN medication to calm the client

Question 2

Which of the following tasks is OUTSIDE the scope of practice for a BHT?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing a client with a mental health disorder

Answer

Collecting behavioral data

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Implementing behavior intervention plans

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Assisting clients with daily living skills

Question 3

When a BHT disagrees with a treatment plan created by the supervising clinician, the BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Share concerns professionally with the supervisor and continue implementing the plan

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Ignore the plan and implement their own approach

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Refuse to work with the client until the plan changes

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Discuss the disagreement with the client

Question 4

A client's family member asks a BHT for detailed information about the client's diagnosis and medications. The BHT should:

Accepted Answer

Check for a signed release of information before sharing any details

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Share all information to support family involvement

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Provide only general wellness tips and redirect to the care team

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Deny knowing anything about the client

Question 5

A BHT is asked by a supervisor to perform a task they have not been trained to do. The correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Inform the supervisor they lack the training and ask for guidance

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Complete the task to avoid conflict

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Document the request and do nothing

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Delegate the task to a co-worker

Question 6

Which best describes the BHT's role in a client's individualized treatment plan (ITP)?

Accepted Answer

Implement the ITP as directed by the treatment team

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Create the ITP independently based on client needs

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Approve or reject goals written by therapists

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Modify the ITP without supervisor knowledge if ineffective

Question 7

A BHT observes a colleague physically restraining a client without following facility protocol. The BHT should:

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to a supervisor immediately

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Ignore it to avoid conflict with a coworker

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Join in to help subdue the client

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Ask the client later if they felt harmed