CBP Crisis Intervention and Trauma Support 2

Question 1

According to Caplan's crisis theory, how long does an acute crisis state typically last before some form of resolution occurs?

Accepted Answer

Four to six weeks

Answer

Caplan described crisis as a time-limited state of disequilibrium that usually resolves, adaptively or maladaptively, within about four to six weeks.

Question 2

Which of Hobfoll's five essential elements of immediate and mid-term mass trauma intervention focuses on reducing physiological arousal and distress?

Accepted Answer

Promoting calming

Answer

Promoting calming targets the hyperarousal and emotional flooding that follow traumatic events.

Question 3

In Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model, what is the first stage?

Accepted Answer

Plan and conduct a thorough biopsychosocial and lethality assessment

Answer

Roberts' model begins with assessing lethality and immediate psychosocial needs before rapport-building and problem identification.

Question 4

A bereavement practitioner is notifying a family of a sudden death. Which wording is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

"I'm sorry, your son died this afternoon."

Answer

Death notification best practice uses plain, unambiguous words like "died" or "dead" to prevent confusion and false hope.

Question 5

A widow reports intense distress, flashbacks of finding her husband's body, and avoidance of the house two weeks after his death. Which diagnosis is most consistent with this timeframe if criteria are met?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder

Answer

Acute stress disorder is diagnosed from 3 days to 1 month after trauma exposure, while PTSD requires symptoms lasting more than one month.

CBP - Certified Bereavement Practitioner Practice Test

CBP - Certified Bereavement Practitioner Practice Test

CBP Crisis Intervention and Trauma Support 2