Crisis Prevention and Safety Flashcards
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A client's behavior support plan includes a crisis protocol. Who is responsible for authorizing changes to that protocol during an active crisis?
Answer: The supervising BCBA
Only the supervising BCBA has the authority to modify or authorize changes to an existing behavior support plan or crisis protocol.
Which scenario BEST represents a proactive (antecedent-based) crisis prevention strategy?
Answer: Offering a preferred activity before a known difficult transition
Offering a preferred activity before a known difficult transition is an antecedent strategy that addresses the trigger before the crisis can occur.
A client displays self-injurious behavior during a crisis. The RBT does NOT know the approved crisis protocol. What should the RBT do?
Answer: Contact the supervising BCBA immediately for guidance
When unsure of the approved protocol, the RBT must contact the BCBA immediately rather than improvising interventions that are not authorized.
Which of the following is an example of a reactive strategy in a crisis plan?
Answer: Using a specific verbal prompt sequence when aggression begins
Reactive strategies are implemented in response to the occurrence of a behavior, such as a verbal prompt sequence triggered by the onset of aggression.
When completing a crisis incident report, an RBT should describe the client's behavior in terms that are:
Answer: Observable and measurable
Behavior must be described in observable and measurable terms so that the report is objective and useful for clinical decision-making.
A parent observes a session and objects to a safety intervention the RBT is implementing. How should the RBT respond?
Answer: Explain that the BCBA approved the procedure and offer to connect the parent with the BCBA
The RBT should acknowledge the parent's concern, clarify that the procedure is BCBA-approved, and facilitate a conversation between the parent and BCBA.
Which behavior would MOST indicate that a crisis is de-escalating?
Answer: The client's body language relaxes and vocalization decreases in intensity
Relaxed body language and decreased vocal intensity are observable signs that a client is calming down from a heightened emotional state.