DSP Crisis Prevention and Intervention 2

Question 1

A person you support begins pacing rapidly and clenching their fists after a phone call. This behavior most likely represents which phase of the crisis cycle?

Accepted Answer

Tension-building phase

Answer

Pacing and clenching fists are physical signs of escalating tension, indicating the tension-building phase before a crisis peaks.

Question 2

Which communication technique is MOST effective when a person is in a heightened emotional state during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

Use short, simple sentences in a calm tone

Answer

Short, simple sentences delivered calmly reduce cognitive overload and help de-escalate an agitated individual.

Question 3

A DSP's FIRST responsibility when a physical crisis erupts in a group home is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the safety of all individuals present

Answer

Ensuring the safety of all individuals present is always the first priority before any other response.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a PRIMARY prevention strategy in crisis prevention?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and reducing known environmental triggers

Answer

Primary prevention focuses on removing or reducing triggers before a crisis occurs rather than responding after.

Question 5

During post-crisis debriefing, the DSP should focus PRIMARILY on:

Accepted Answer

Understanding what triggered the crisis and how to prevent recurrence

Answer

Debriefing aims to identify triggers and improve future prevention strategies, not to assign blame.

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

DSP Crisis Prevention and Intervention 2