Professional Standards & Scope of Practice Flashcards

When a CPI-trained staff member is uncertain whether a physical intervention is warranted, the FIRST action should be to:

Answer: Attempt verbal de-escalation

CPI's least-restrictive principle requires attempting verbal de-escalation before any physical intervention.

Which statement BEST describes the CPI concept of 'therapeutic rapport'?

Answer: Building trust through consistent, empathetic interactions

Therapeutic rapport in CPI refers to a trusting relationship built through genuine empathy and consistent respectful interactions.

A colleague uses a restraint technique not taught in your organization's CPI training. Your professional obligation is to:

Answer: Report the incident through proper channels

Scope of practice requires staff to report unapproved techniques through proper organizational and professional channels.

CPI's emphasis on 'duty of care' means a staff member must:

Answer: Take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm

Duty of care legally and ethically requires staff to take reasonable, appropriate steps to prevent harm to those in their care.

After a CPI physical intervention, debriefing with the individual served is considered:

Answer: An essential part of the care continuum

Post-incident debriefing is a core CPI component to restore dignity, review what happened, and prevent recurrence.

Which scenario BEST illustrates exceeding one's CPI scope of practice?

Answer: A teacher applies a medical hold not covered in CPI training

Applying techniques outside of one's CPI-approved training and role constitutes a scope-of-practice violation.

CPI training certification must be renewed periodically primarily to ensure:

Answer: Staff maintain current, evidence-based skills and knowledge

Renewal keeps staff current with evidence-based practices, technique updates, and evolving professional standards.