CBHT Trauma-Informed Care

Question 1

What are the six key principles of trauma-informed care as identified by SAMHSA?

Accepted Answer

Safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity

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Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, discharge, and follow-up

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Observation, documentation, reporting, intervention, review, and planning

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Communication, boundaries, confidentiality, advocacy, support, and education

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'secondary traumatic stress'?

Accepted Answer

Stress that develops in caregivers from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic experiences

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When a client reexperiences their original trauma during a treatment session

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A second traumatic event that occurs after an initial trauma

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The physical symptoms that follow an acute stress response in the client

Question 3

What does the acronym ACEs stand for in behavioral health?

Accepted Answer

Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Acute Crisis and Emergency Situations

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Appropriate Care and Evidence Standards

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Assessment of Clinical and Emotional Status

Question 4

Which question is central to the trauma-informed care approach compared to traditional approaches?

Accepted Answer

What happened to you?

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What diagnosis does this client have?

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What is wrong with you?

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What treatment plan is most evidence-based?

Question 5

When working with a trauma survivor who becomes agitated, which response is most trauma-informed?

Accepted Answer

Approach calmly, use a soft tone, and offer choices to restore a sense of control

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Firmly remind the client of behavioral expectations and consequences

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Immediately notify security to prevent potential violence

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Document the behavior and report it to the treatment team without intervening

Question 6

The 'window of tolerance' in trauma-informed care refers to:

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal where a person can process information and function effectively

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The time frame allowed for completing intake paperwork

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The maximum number of trauma disclosures allowed per session

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The acceptable range of emotions a client may display in treatment

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of SAMHSA's six principles of trauma-informed care?

Accepted Answer

Zero tolerance for emotional outbursts

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Safety

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Empowerment, voice, and choice

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Trustworthiness and transparency