STRTP Safety and Crisis Management 2

Question 1

California STRTP regulations require that staff trained in crisis intervention use which of the following approved de-escalation approaches?

Accepted Answer

Trauma-informed, non-coercive verbal de-escalation techniques

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Immediate physical restraint for any aggressive behavior

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Seclusion in a separate room for a minimum of 30 minutes

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Removal of all privileges for a 24-hour period

Question 2

Which of the following is a 'safe messaging' guideline that STRTP staff should follow when a resident expresses suicidal ideation?

Accepted Answer

Avoid minimizing or dismissing the resident's distress and connect them to clinical support immediately

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Tell the resident that suicide is not a topic that can be discussed in the facility

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Immediately isolate the resident and wait for a psychiatrist to arrive before speaking with them

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Document the statement and address it at the next scheduled therapy session

Question 3

Under California regulations, seclusion (confining a resident alone in a room they cannot freely leave) in STRTPs is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited

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Permitted for up to 15 minutes with supervisor approval

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Permitted for up to one hour with physician order

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Permitted only for residents with a documented history of assault

Question 4

An STRTP's emergency and disaster plan must be practiced through a drill at minimum how often?

Accepted Answer

Twice per year

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Once every three years

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Monthly

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Only upon licensing renewal

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct sequence for managing a behavioral crisis in an STRTP?

Accepted Answer

Recognize warning signs → verbal de-escalation → least restrictive intervention → restraint if necessary → debrief

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Restrain the resident immediately → call 911 → debrief next week

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Isolate the resident → administer PRN medication → document → debrief

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Alert placing agency → contact parents → verbal warning → document

Question 6

After a significant crisis or use of restraint, an STRTP should conduct a root cause analysis primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify factors that contributed to the crisis and implement preventive strategies

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Assign blame to the staff member on duty during the incident

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Determine if the resident should be transferred to a higher level of care immediately

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Satisfy DSS record-keeping requirements without making operational changes