PTSD Treatment Planning & Protocols 3

Question 1

Under the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines, which two psychotherapies receive the strongest (Category A) recommendation for PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy

Answer

The VA/DoD guidelines give the highest evidence rating to Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD treatment.

Question 2

A client's treatment plan must address safety planning because she endorses passive suicidal ideation. According to best practice, this safety plan should be:

Accepted Answer

A collaboratively developed document reviewed and updated regularly

Answer

Evidence-based safety planning is a collaborative process (Stanley-Brown model) that is regularly reviewed and updated as risk levels change.

Question 3

Which element is considered a contraindication for beginning trauma-focused PTSD treatment?

Accepted Answer

Active, untreated psychosis

Answer

Active psychosis impairs reality testing and the ability to engage with exposure-based or cognitive interventions safely, making stabilization a prerequisite.

Question 4

When adapting a PTSD treatment plan for a client from a collectivist cultural background, the most important consideration is:

Accepted Answer

Incorporating family or community values and potentially involving trusted support figures

Answer

Culturally responsive adaptation includes recognizing collectivist values, exploring how community and family roles influence trauma meaning and recovery, and adapting accordingly.

Question 5

The 'Window of Tolerance' concept in PTSD treatment planning is used to:

Accepted Answer

Guide pacing of trauma work so the client remains within an optimal arousal zone

Answer

The Window of Tolerance guides titration of therapeutic intensity so clients are neither hyper- nor hypo-aroused, supporting effective trauma processing.

(PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Certification Practice Test

(PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Certification Practice Test

PTSD Treatment Planning & Protocols 3