RBT Crisis Prevention and Safety 4

Question 1

A client's behavior support plan includes a crisis protocol. Who is responsible for authorizing changes to that protocol during an active crisis?

Accepted Answer

The supervising BCBA

Answer

Only the supervising BCBA has the authority to modify or authorize changes to an existing behavior support plan or crisis protocol.

Question 2

Which scenario BEST represents a proactive (antecedent-based) crisis prevention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Offering a preferred activity before a known difficult transition

Answer

Offering a preferred activity before a known difficult transition is an antecedent strategy that addresses the trigger before the crisis can occur.

Question 3

A client displays self-injurious behavior during a crisis. The RBT does NOT know the approved crisis protocol. What should the RBT do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the supervising BCBA immediately for guidance

Answer

When unsure of the approved protocol, the RBT must contact the BCBA immediately rather than improvising interventions that are not authorized.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a reactive strategy in a crisis plan?

Accepted Answer

Using a specific verbal prompt sequence when aggression begins

Answer

Reactive strategies are implemented in response to the occurrence of a behavior, such as a verbal prompt sequence triggered by the onset of aggression.

Question 5

When completing a crisis incident report, an RBT should describe the client's behavior in terms that are:

Accepted Answer

Observable and measurable

Answer

Behavior must be described in observable and measurable terms so that the report is objective and useful for clinical decision-making.

RBT Practice Test

RBT Practice Test

RBT Crisis Prevention and Safety 4