RBT Crisis Prevention and Safety 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal during the de-escalation phase of a behavioral crisis?

Accepted Answer

Helping the client return to a calm baseline state using supportive strategies

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Implementing the most intensive consequence to stop the behavior quickly

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Increasing demands to prevent the crisis from occurring in the future

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Documenting the crisis while the behavior is still occurring

Question 2

An RBT notices early signs that a client is becoming agitated before a demand is presented. Which preventive strategy is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use precorrection or antecedent strategies (e.g., offering a choice, providing a warning) to prevent escalation

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Present the demand immediately to avoid further delay

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Apply a planned consequence to reduce the agitation

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Ignore the signs and proceed with the session as planned

Question 3

Under what circumstances may an RBT use a physical restraint procedure with a client?

Accepted Answer

Only when it is included in the written crisis plan, the RBT is trained in the procedure, and safety is at imminent risk

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Whenever the RBT believes it will be effective at stopping the behavior

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When the client is becoming louder or more agitated, as a precaution

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Any time the BCBA is not present and the behavior is severe

Question 4

What should an RBT do IMMEDIATELY following a crisis incident involving a client's aggressive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Document the incident in a complete incident report and notify the supervising BCBA as soon as the client is safe

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Return to the interrupted session immediately to prevent the client from learning that aggression causes a break

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Send a text to the client's parents before completing documentation

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Wait until the end of the day to report to the BCBA to avoid interrupting their schedule

Question 5

Which strategy BEST demonstrates proactive crisis prevention in an ABA setting?

Accepted Answer

Developing individualized antecedent modification plans based on functional behavior assessment results

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Having the RBT verbally prompt the client to stop escalating behavior

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Applying the consequence procedure consistently after each crisis occurrence

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Training RBTs in physical restraint techniques as the primary crisis strategy

Question 6

A client at risk for elopement (running away) is transitioning to a new environment. Which safety strategy is MOST appropriate to implement proactively?

Accepted Answer

Securing the environment, using visual supports for transition, and ensuring close supervision during the transition

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Using physical restraint to prevent the client from moving

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Waiting until the client elopes and then applying a planned consequence

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Telling the client they are not allowed to run away