CTC Crisis Intervention for Children 2

Question 1

During a crisis intervention with a child who witnessed domestic violence, which initial action is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Establish physical and emotional safety

Answer

Establishing safety is the foundational first step in any crisis intervention before other therapeutic or procedural actions.

Question 2

A child in acute crisis is hyperventilating and unable to speak. The BEST immediate intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Guide the child through slow, paced breathing

Answer

Paced breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system and reduces acute physiological arousal, making the child accessible to further intervention.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the 'stabilization' phase in child crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

Reducing acute distress to a manageable level

Answer

Stabilization aims to bring acute distress down to a level where the child can function and engage, not to resolve the trauma.

Question 4

A 7-year-old child in crisis repeatedly says 'everything is fine' despite observable distress signs. This response MOST likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

A dissociative or avoidant coping response

Answer

Children who minimize distress verbally while showing physical signs of dysregulation are often using avoidant or dissociative coping strategies.

Question 5

When conducting a lethality assessment with a child expressing suicidal ideation, the consultant should FIRST assess:

Accepted Answer

Whether the child has a specific plan and means

Answer

Specificity of plan and access to means are the most critical indicators of imminent suicidal risk in children.

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

CTC Crisis Intervention for Children 2