CPI CPI Trauma-Informed Care Principles 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a core principle of trauma-informed care in crisis prevention settings?
- Focusing solely on behavioral outcomes
- Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating that knowledge into practice (Correct answer)
- Applying restraints as a first response
- Ignoring past trauma history to avoid bias
Correct answer: Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating that knowledge into practice
Trauma-informed care requires recognizing how trauma affects behavior and integrating that understanding into all interactions.
Question 2: What does the acronym 'SAMHSA' stand for in the context of trauma-informed care?
- Safety, Awareness, Management, Support, Help, Action
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Correct answer)
- Standard Assessment Model for Staff and Health Agencies
- Structured Approach to Managing Safety and Human Assistance
Correct answer: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which developed widely used trauma-informed care frameworks.
Question 3: In a trauma-informed CPI environment, which response best supports a person who appears triggered?
- Immediately applying physical intervention to control behavior
- Issuing firm verbal commands to assert authority
- Speaking calmly, creating space, and offering choices to restore a sense of control (Correct answer)
- Removing all staff to de-stimulate the environment alone
Correct answer: Speaking calmly, creating space, and offering choices to restore a sense of control
Offering calm communication and choices helps restore a sense of safety and control for a trauma-affected individual.
Question 4: Which of the six SAMHSA trauma-informed care principles focuses on individuals having a voice in their own care?
- Trustworthiness
- Empowerment (Correct answer)
- Peer Support
- Cultural Sensitivity
Correct answer: Empowerment
Empowerment emphasizes giving individuals voice, choice, and control over their care and environment.
Question 5: How does an understanding of the 'window of tolerance' help CPI staff during crisis intervention?
- It helps staff identify when medication should be administered
- It tells staff when physical intervention protocols must begin
- It helps staff recognize when a person is dysregulated and needs support to return to a manageable emotional state (Correct answer)
- It defines the legal window for documenting a crisis incident
Correct answer: It helps staff recognize when a person is dysregulated and needs support to return to a manageable emotional state
The window of tolerance describes the optimal zone of arousal; recognizing when someone is outside it guides supportive intervention.
Question 6: A staff member using a trauma-informed approach would AVOID which of the following?
- Acknowledging a person's feelings before redirecting behavior
- Using power-based language that emphasizes control and consequences (Correct answer)
- Offering a quiet space when a person is overwhelmed
- Explaining procedures transparently to reduce uncertainty
Correct answer: Using power-based language that emphasizes control and consequences
Power-based, coercive language can re-traumatize individuals and escalate rather than de-escalate a crisis.
CPI CPI Trauma-Informed Care Principles 1
Which of the following is a core principle of trauma-informed care in crisis prevention settings?