CPI CPI Post-Crisis Debriefing & Recovery 3

Question 1

What does CPI's 'Nonviolent Crisis Intervention' training emphasize about the use of physical intervention?

Accepted Answer

Physical intervention is a last resort, used only when verbal and non-physical strategies have been exhausted and there is imminent risk

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Physical intervention should be the default response for safety assurance

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Physical intervention may be used proactively to prevent any possibility of aggression

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Physical intervention is preferred because it resolves crises faster than verbal approaches

Question 2

After a physical intervention, staff are required to monitor the individual for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Physiological distress including changes in skin color, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness

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Signs that the individual may attempt to elope from the facility

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Compliance with return to scheduled programming

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Willingness to sign a behavior contract before reintegration

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a 'restraint reduction plan' following repeated crisis incidents?

Accepted Answer

To systematically identify and address triggers and unmet needs that lead to crises, with the goal of reducing physical interventions over time

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To justify the use of more frequent restraints when other methods fail

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To set a quota for the maximum number of restraints allowed per month

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To outline staffing adjustments that reduce the number of staff required per incident

Question 4

How should staff address their own emotional reactions following involvement in a crisis intervention?

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Seek peer support, supervision, or employee assistance programs to process the experience

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Suppress emotional reactions to maintain professionalism in front of clients

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Discuss the incident publicly on social media to normalize crisis work

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Wait until annual performance reviews to report emotional concerns

Question 5

What is 'vicarious resilience' in the context of CPI post-crisis work?

Accepted Answer

The positive transformation that helpers can experience from witnessing the strength and recovery of those they support

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A legal shield that protects staff from liability following a crisis

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A training module focused on stress inoculation for new staff

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A documentation system that tracks staff resilience scores over time

Question 6

According to CPI principles, what should happen to the crisis intervention plan after a significant incident?

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The plan should be reviewed and updated to incorporate new insights about the individual's triggers, needs, and effective support strategies

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The plan should be archived and a new generic plan applied

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The plan remains unchanged unless there is a formal clinical diagnosis change

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The plan is only updated during scheduled annual reviews regardless of incidents