CPI Safety Strategies & Physical Intervention

Question 1

What is the primary goal of physical intervention in crisis situations?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safety while minimizing harm

Answer

To control the individual aggressively

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To intimidate the individual

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To escalate the situation

Question 2

Which technique is recommended when physically intervening in a crisis?

Accepted Answer

Using non-aggressive holds and proper positioning

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Using forceful and restrictive holds

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Physically overpowering the individual

Answer

Restraining without assessing risk

Question 3

Why is it important to assess the risk before intervening physically?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safety and necessity before acting

Answer

To determine how much force to use

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To assert control over the individual

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To avoid verbal de-escalation techniques

Question 4

Which factor should be considered before engaging in a physical intervention?

Accepted Answer

The level of threat and alternative strategies

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Only the age of the individual

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The need to establish control quickly

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How to physically restrain first

Question 5

What is a key safety measure when using physical intervention?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring the individual’s condition closely

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Ignoring signs of distress

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Applying maximum force to ensure compliance

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Using intervention without seeking assistance

Question 6

When should physical intervention be discontinued?

Accepted Answer

Once the individual regains control and no longer poses a threat

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When the staff decides to continue

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When the individual is fully restrained for an extended period

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After prolonged restraint without reassessment