CPI Third (3rd) Edition Exam Questions
and Answers
Which of these can you do to be directive in your intervention? - ANSWERS -Set limits, provided
choices, stick to the topic (All of the above)
What do we use the Verbal Escalation Continuum for? - ANSWERS -To identify the different
stages of defensive behavior and use the recommended approach
What does the Directive approach mean? - ANSWERS -Setting limits and offering choices using
short sentences
What can we use the Decision-Making Matrix for? - ANSWERS -To identify the level of risk based
on the likelihood of behavior and severity of harm, to help guide our decision in choosing the
appropriate safety intervention (all of the above)
In the moment of fish behavior, we need to choose a safety intervention that is: - ANSWERS -
Proportionate, a last resort, reasonable (All of the above)
In the moment of risk behavior, we need to first consider if verbal and environmental non-
restrictive safety interventions can help manage the severity of harm and use that approach. -
ANSWERS -True
Why is supporting in the present important for an effective Therapeutic Rapport Process? -
ANSWERS -It addresses the needs of the person and helps rebuild relationships and trust
What factors do you consider to assess the level of risk of a behavior? - ANSWERS -The
likelihood of the behavior and the severity of harm it can cause.
and Answers
Which of these can you do to be directive in your intervention? - ANSWERS -Set limits, provided
choices, stick to the topic (All of the above)
What do we use the Verbal Escalation Continuum for? - ANSWERS -To identify the different
stages of defensive behavior and use the recommended approach
What does the Directive approach mean? - ANSWERS -Setting limits and offering choices using
short sentences
What can we use the Decision-Making Matrix for? - ANSWERS -To identify the level of risk based
on the likelihood of behavior and severity of harm, to help guide our decision in choosing the
appropriate safety intervention (all of the above)
In the moment of fish behavior, we need to choose a safety intervention that is: - ANSWERS -
Proportionate, a last resort, reasonable (All of the above)
In the moment of risk behavior, we need to first consider if verbal and environmental non-
restrictive safety interventions can help manage the severity of harm and use that approach. -
ANSWERS -True
Why is supporting in the present important for an effective Therapeutic Rapport Process? -
ANSWERS -It addresses the needs of the person and helps rebuild relationships and trust
What factors do you consider to assess the level of risk of a behavior? - ANSWERS -The
likelihood of the behavior and the severity of harm it can cause.
