CPI Professional Standards & Scope of Practice 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Attempt verbal de-escalation

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Building trust through consistent, empathetic interactions

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Report the incident through proper channels

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

An essential part of the care continuum

Answer

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

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