CPS CPS Crisis Intervention & Mental Health Support

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a school-based crisis intervention team?

Accepted Answer

Restore a sense of safety and stabilize the environment after a crisis

Answer

A school-based crisis intervention team aims to restore safety, stabilize the environment, and support students' psychological well-being after a critical incident.

Question 2

Which mental health framework uses a three-tiered system to support all students in schools?

Accepted Answer

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Answer

MTSS uses a three-tiered model providing universal supports (Tier 1), targeted interventions (Tier 2), and intensive services (Tier 3) for all students.

Question 3

Psychological First Aid (PFA) in schools is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Immediate supportive response to reduce initial distress following a crisis

Answer

Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed approach that provides immediate support to reduce distress and promote adaptive functioning after a crisis.

Question 4

When a student expresses suicidal ideation, what is the psycho-educational specialist's first priority?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the student's immediate safety and conduct a risk assessment

Answer

Ensuring immediate safety and conducting a thorough suicide risk assessment is the first and most critical step when a student expresses suicidal ideation.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key component of a student safety plan for suicide prevention?

Accepted Answer

Identification of warning signs and trusted contacts to call during a crisis

Answer

A safety plan includes personal warning signs, coping strategies, trusted support persons, and emergency contacts to help a student manage suicidal crises.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

CPS CPS Crisis Intervention & Mental Health Support