Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Test 2026 | Comprehensive Q&A For Certification Success

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Crisis Prevention Intervention
(CPI) Test 2026 | Comprehensive
Q&A For Certification Success


4 Behavior Levels - correct-answer -1. Anxiety
2.Defensive
3. Acting Out Person
4. Tension Reduction




principles of personal safety regarding strikes (name two) - correct-answer -1.
block or deflect
2. move the targey




principles of personal safety regarding grabs. Name 2 - correct-answer -1. gain
physiological advantage
2. gain psychological advantage

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Name the 3 control dynamics - correct-answer -1. reduce upper body strength by
conrolling arms as weapons
2. reduce lower body strength by managing the back incline
3. reduce mobility by close body contact




what should you consider when putting together a crisis team? - correct-answer --
2 to 5 people per acting out person
consider how your team is called
consider the physical location of your team
consider who will be on the team




Name 3 reasons to use a team instead of solo intervention - correct-answer -1.
safety
2. professionalism
3. litigation




three characteristics of team leader - correct-answer -1. 1st person on the scene
2. confident and competent
best rapport with client