Crisis Prevention and Safety Flashcards
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What is the primary goal during the de-escalation phase of a behavioral crisis?
Answer: Helping the client return to a calm baseline state using supportive strategies
The de-escalation phase follows the peak and aims to support the client in returning to a calm, regulated state. Strategies include reducing demands, providing space, and using calming communication techniques.
An RBT notices early signs that a client is becoming agitated before a demand is presented. Which preventive strategy is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Use precorrection or antecedent strategies (e.g., offering a choice, providing a warning) to prevent escalation
Recognizing early warning signs and using antecedent strategies (precorrection, choices, warnings) before escalation can prevent crisis behavior from occurring. This is the foundation of proactive behavior support.
Under what circumstances may an RBT use a physical restraint procedure with a client?
Answer: Only when it is included in the written crisis plan, the RBT is trained in the procedure, and safety is at imminent risk
Physical restraint is a last resort and may only be used when it is in the approved crisis safety plan, the RBT is trained in the specific procedure, and there is an imminent risk of harm with no less restrictive option available.
What should an RBT do IMMEDIATELY following a crisis incident involving a client's aggressive behavior?
Answer: Document the incident in a complete incident report and notify the supervising BCBA as soon as the client is safe
After ensuring safety, the RBT must complete an incident report promptly and notify the supervising BCBA. Timely documentation and communication ensure appropriate follow-up and plan modifications.
Which strategy BEST demonstrates proactive crisis prevention in an ABA setting?
Answer: Developing individualized antecedent modification plans based on functional behavior assessment results
The most effective crisis prevention strategy is developing individualized antecedent modification plans based on FBA results, which address the root causes and environmental triggers of crisis behavior before it occurs.
A client at risk for elopement (running away) is transitioning to a new environment. Which safety strategy is MOST appropriate to implement proactively?
Answer: Securing the environment, using visual supports for transition, and ensuring close supervision during the transition
Proactive elopement prevention includes environmental safety measures (secured exits), visual and behavioral supports for transitions, and heightened supervision — all prior to and during the transition.