Crisis Prevention and Safety Flashcards
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A client begins showing early warning signs of escalation. What is the FIRST action an RBT should take?
Answer: Notify the BCBA and attempt de-escalation using the behavior support plan
Early intervention using the prescribed BSP strategies and notifying the BCBA is the appropriate first response to escalation warning signs.
Which of the following best describes a 'precursor behavior' in crisis prevention?
Answer: A low-intensity behavior that reliably predicts a more severe behavior
Precursor behaviors are lower-intensity behaviors that predictably occur before a more severe or dangerous behavior.
After a client engages in a crisis behavior, an RBT should document the event. Which detail is MOST important to include?
Answer: Antecedents, the specific behavior, and consequences (ABC data)
ABC data (antecedent, behavior, consequence) provides the BCBA with the information needed to analyze and adjust the behavior support plan.
A coworker uses a physical restraint technique that was NOT authorized in the client's behavior support plan. What should the RBT do?
Answer: Report the incident to the supervising BCBA as soon as possible
Using unauthorized restraint techniques is a safety and ethical violation that must be reported to the supervising BCBA immediately.
Which environmental modification is a proactive strategy to help prevent crisis situations?
Answer: Rearranging the physical space to reduce crowding and access to potential hazards
Environmental modifications such as reducing crowding or removing hazards are antecedent strategies that can prevent triggering crisis behaviors.
During a session, a client throws an object and another person is struck. What is the RBT's immediate priority?
Answer: Ensure the safety of all individuals and contact the BCBA immediately
Immediate safety of all individuals takes precedence, followed by notifying the BCBA about the incident.
What does 'least restrictive alternative' mean in the context of crisis intervention?
Answer: Choosing the intervention that limits the client's freedom as little as possible while ensuring safety
The least restrictive alternative principle requires that interventions minimize restrictions on the client's autonomy while still maintaining safety.