CBHT Crisis Intervention

Question 1

What is the first priority during a behavioral health crisis?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring safety

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Contacting media

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Finishing documentation

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Calling the client’s family

Question 2

Which technique is most appropriate during de-escalation?

Accepted Answer

Speaking calmly and listening

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Yelling to gain control

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Ignoring the client

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Giving complex instructions

Question 3

What should a BHT avoid during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

Arguing with the client

Answer

Remaining calm

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Documenting behaviors

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Calling for help if needed

Question 4

When should emergency services be called during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

When there is risk of harm to self or others

Answer

If the client requests a snack

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For any loud behavior

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If the client asks to leave

Question 5

Why is post-crisis documentation important?

Accepted Answer

To support future care and compliance

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To blame the client

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To share with friends

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To avoid further action

Question 6

Which is an appropriate intervention when a client is non-verbal but agitated?

Accepted Answer

Maintain calm, non-threatening body language

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Invade their personal space

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Use threatening gestures

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Restrain without warning