Implementing Treatment Plans Flashcards
7 cards from real CBHT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Implementing Treatment Plans flashcards as text
A BHT notices a client is not making progress toward a treatment plan goal despite consistent implementation. What is the most appropriate next step?
Answer: Document the lack of progress and report it to the supervising clinician
BHTs must document and report lack of progress to the supervising clinician, who is responsible for modifying the treatment plan.
When implementing a token economy system as part of a treatment plan, which step must occur FIRST?
Answer: Identify the specific target behaviors to be reinforced
Target behaviors must be clearly defined before any other component of a token economy can be implemented.
A client's treatment plan includes a goal to reduce self-injurious behavior. During a session, the client engages in the behavior. What should the BHT do?
Answer: Follow the behavior intervention plan protocols and ensure client safety
The BHT must follow established behavior intervention plan protocols while prioritizing client safety.
Which data collection method is most appropriate when implementing a treatment plan targeting the frequency of verbal outbursts?
Answer: Frequency (event) recording
Frequency recording counts discrete occurrences of a behavior, making it ideal for measuring verbal outbursts.
A BHT is implementing a prompting hierarchy for a client learning to dress independently. Which prompt type is LEAST intrusive?
Answer: Verbal prompt
Verbal prompts are the least intrusive level of assistance in a least-to-most prompting hierarchy.
A treatment plan goal states the client will "maintain eye contact for 3 seconds during greetings." This is an example of a goal written with:
Answer: Observable and measurable criteria
Specifying a duration (3 seconds) and context (during greetings) makes the goal observable and measurable.
During implementation of a social skills training goal, a BHT uses role-play to practice skills. After a successful role-play, the BHT immediately praises the client. This represents:
Answer: Positive reinforcement
Delivering praise immediately after a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again, which is positive reinforcement.