CPI Safety Strategies & Physical Intervention 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In CPI's framework, what is the PRIMARY goal when physical intervention becomes necessary?
- Subdue the individual as quickly as possible
- Maintain safety while preserving the individual's dignity (Correct answer)
- Demonstrate staff authority and control
- Prevent any further verbal escalation
Correct answer: Maintain safety while preserving the individual's dignity
CPI emphasizes that physical intervention should always prioritize safety while maintaining the dignity of the individual in crisis.
Question 2: Which condition should be assessed BEFORE applying any physical holding technique?
- Whether the individual has a history of aggression
- Medical contraindications such as respiratory conditions or recent injuries (Correct answer)
- The individual's verbal response to redirection
- Whether supervisory staff are present in the room
Correct answer: Medical contraindications such as respiratory conditions or recent injuries
Medical contraindications must be assessed before physical intervention because certain conditions like respiratory problems can make holds dangerous.
Question 3: According to CPI principles, a physical intervention should be discontinued when:
- The individual stops resisting completely
- The immediate risk of harm is reduced and alternatives become viable (Correct answer)
- Staff feel confident the situation is under control
- Thirty minutes have elapsed since the hold began
Correct answer: The immediate risk of harm is reduced and alternatives become viable
CPI training dictates that holds must end as soon as risk is reduced enough to safely transition to less restrictive approaches.
Question 4: What does CPI training identify as a key risk factor for positional asphyxia during a restraint?
- Placing the individual in a prone (face-down) position (Correct answer)
- Using a standing hold technique
- Restraining both arms simultaneously
- Applying pressure to the individual's shoulders
Correct answer: Placing the individual in a prone (face-down) position
Prone restraint significantly increases the risk of positional asphyxia by restricting chest expansion and limiting oxygen intake.
Question 5: In a team physical intervention, what is the role of the 'designated communicator'?
- Apply the primary hold to the individual
- Maintain verbal contact with the individual and coordinate the team (Correct answer)
- Document the intervention in real time
- Ensure bystanders are cleared from the area
Correct answer: Maintain verbal contact with the individual and coordinate the team
The designated communicator keeps talking to the individual to reduce fear and coordinates team actions during a physical intervention.
Question 6: Which of the following BEST describes the CPI concept of 'therapeutic rapport' in the context of physical intervention?
- A legal agreement between staff and client about acceptable behavior
- A relationship built on trust that reduces the likelihood of needing physical intervention (Correct answer)
- A restraint technique designed to feel less threatening to the individual
- A post-incident debrief method for rebuilding relationships
Correct answer: A relationship built on trust that reduces the likelihood of needing physical intervention
Therapeutic rapport is a trusting relationship established before crises that makes de-escalation more effective and physical intervention less likely.
Question 7: After a physical intervention, CPI recommends that staff should FIRST:
- File an incident report before speaking to anyone
- Ensure the individual and all involved parties receive medical evaluation if needed (Correct answer)
- Return immediately to their regular duties to restore normalcy
- Discuss the incident only with the supervising administrator
Correct answer: Ensure the individual and all involved parties receive medical evaluation if needed
Medical evaluation for both the individual and involved staff is the first priority after any physical intervention to address potential injuries.
CPI Safety Strategies & Physical Intervention 2
In CPI's framework, what is the PRIMARY goal when physical intervention becomes necessary?