CPI CPI Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health Awareness

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a trauma-informed approach in crisis prevention?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing how past trauma influences current behavior and responding with safety and trustworthiness

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Restraining the individual immediately to prevent harm

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Ignoring trauma history and focusing only on present behaviors

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Applying the same intervention strategy regardless of individual history

Question 2

What is the 'fight-or-flight' response in the context of crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

An automatic physiological reaction to perceived threat involving increased heart rate and adrenaline

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A deliberate choice to challenge authority

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A learned behavioral pattern from observing others

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A sign of willful noncompliance

Question 3

Which mental health condition is most commonly associated with hypervigilance and exaggerated startle responses that may resemble aggression?

Accepted Answer

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Major depressive disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder

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Bipolar disorder during depressive phase

Question 4

In trauma-informed care, what does the acronym 'ACE' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Acute Crisis Escalation

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Aggressive Conflict Engagement

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Authorized Crisis Evaluation

Question 5

When a person in crisis 'dissociates,' a CPI-trained professional should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Use a calm, grounding voice and simple sensory grounding techniques

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Apply physical intervention to re-engage the person

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Speak loudly and firmly to break through the dissociative state

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Leave the person alone until they self-regulate

Question 6

Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed care as defined by SAMHSA?

Accepted Answer

Empowerment, voice, and choice are core principles

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Physical safety is the only safety consideration

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Trauma history should not be discussed to avoid re-traumatization in all cases

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Staff needs are prioritized over client needs in crisis