Crisis Prevention and Safety Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a debriefing after a crisis incident?
Answer: To review what happened, assess staff and client wellbeing, and identify improvements to the crisis plan
Post-crisis debriefing allows the team to analyze the event, support involved individuals, and improve prevention and intervention strategies.
During a restraint, a client says 'I can't breathe.' What should the RBT do?
Answer: Immediately reassess the hold and release or adjust it to ensure airway safety
Complaints of breathing difficulty during physical intervention require immediate reassessment because positional asphyxia is a life-threatening risk.
A client has a known history of property destruction during transitions. Which strategy BEST reflects crisis prevention?
Answer: Using a visual or auditory cue to warn the client of upcoming transitions
Warning cues before transitions are an antecedent intervention that helps the client prepare and reduces the likelihood of destructive behavior.
Which of the following is a mandated reporter obligation for an RBT who witnesses suspected abuse of a client?
Answer: Report the suspicion to the appropriate authority as required by state law
RBTs are typically mandated reporters and are legally required to report suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities regardless of supervisor approval.
A client's behavior plan does not address a new dangerous behavior that emerged during a session. The RBT should:
Answer: Ensure safety using the least restrictive means available and immediately inform the BCBA
When a new dangerous behavior arises that the plan does not address, the RBT must prioritize safety and consult the BCBA immediately for guidance.
Which of the following BEST describes 'de-escalation' in the context of crisis intervention?
Answer: Using techniques such as calm verbal communication and reduced demands to lower a client's arousal level
De-escalation involves using non-physical strategies like calm tone, reduced demands, and empathetic communication to reduce a client's emotional arousal.
After a physical crisis intervention, an RBT notices the client has a bruise on their arm. What should the RBT do?
Answer: Document the injury, report it to the BCBA, and follow agency incident reporting procedures
Any injury occurring during or after a physical intervention must be documented and reported to the BCBA and per agency policy immediately.