CPI CPI Trauma-Informed Care Principles 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'secondary traumatic stress' as it relates to CPI staff?

Accepted Answer

Emotional distress resulting from indirect exposure to trauma through working with those who have experienced it

Answer

Secondary traumatic stress occurs when staff absorb trauma symptoms from repeated exposure to others' traumatic experiences.

Question 2

What is the purpose of building 'psychological safety' in a crisis prevention environment?

Accepted Answer

To ensure staff feel safe enough to report incidents without fear of retaliation

Answer

Psychological safety encourages open reporting and honest communication, which improves both staff and client outcomes.

Question 3

Which trauma-informed care principle is demonstrated when staff consistently follow through on commitments made to clients?

Accepted Answer

Trustworthiness and Transparency

Answer

Trustworthiness is built through consistent, transparent actions that match words, which is foundational to trauma-informed care.

Question 4

A client with a trauma history becomes agitated when staff enter their personal space without warning. The BEST trauma-informed response is to:

Accepted Answer

Always announce your approach and ask permission before entering their space

Answer

Announcing your approach respects boundaries and reduces startle responses in individuals with trauma histories.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Zero Tolerance

Answer

Zero tolerance is a punitive policy concept, not one of SAMHSA's trauma-informed care principles.

(CPI) Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification Practice Test