CRIS 605 PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ when a traumatic event occurs such that people, institutions, communities,
and ecologies are overwhelmed and response systems are unable to
effectively contain and control the event in regard to both physical and
psychological reactions to it.
Answer: systemic crisis
◍ true.
Answer: A CISM team member is in a position of power and trust and
sexualization of the relationship is a betrayal of that trust. As persons being
assisted have suffered a traumatic experience and as studies haveshown that
emotional victims are susceptible to a false sense of security and bonding
with caregivers -it is a violation of professional ethics and exploitation of
trust, knowledge, influence, and emotions derived from the current or
former professional relationship
◍ a. One team member will be designated as the 'Team Lead". The lead will be
the primary facilitator of the debriefing.b. Two team members will be
assigned to check units in for demobilization and guiding units to the
appropriate areas for support, rest and food.c. Two team members will be
designated as the "Educators". The educators will distribute materials
relevant to stress reaction symptoms and discuss them as well as methods
that have been proven to help mitigate those symptoms.d. Three or more
team members will be designated as "Peer Support"..
Answer: Based on the nature of the event and number of employees
involved, the CISM team commander will dispatch eight or more CISM
team members to participate.
◍ true.
, Answer: Sexual Relationships. Team members must not use their
professional position to establish or pursue a sexual or improper emotional
relationship with a person being or having been assisted or someone close to
them whom the team member contacted through CISM activities
◍ when traumatic event occurs such that people, institutions, communities,
and ecologies are overwhelmed, and response systems are unable to
effectively contain and control the event in regard to both physical and
psychological reactions to it.
Answer: systemic crisis
◍ true.
Answer: ConfidentialityTeam members do not share confidential
information which reasonably could lead to the identification of a
firstresponder,agency or organization with whom they havehad a debriefing
relationship unless they (1) obtain the prior consent of the person, agency or
organization or (2) the disclosure cannot be avoided. Information is shared
only to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose ofsupplementary,
enhanced consultation.
◍ Crisis Management Briefings (CMB):.
Answer: ___ An explanation of the facts of the crisis event from a respected
and highly credible spokesperson. Objective and credibleinformation should
serve to 1) control destructive rumors; 2) reduce anticipatoryanxiety and 3)
return a sense of control to victims.
◍ Tampa Bay Regional Critical Incident Team, Inc. (TBRCIT),.
Answer: The Tampa Police Critical Incident Stress Management Team
works in partnership with the __a multi-agency team comprised of local,
regional, regional, state, and national members. The membership within this
organization is multi-disciplinary; and composed of a psychologist, trained
mental health professionals, and peer debriefers from various emergency
services.
◍ 3.
Answer: The Structure of a Defusing can be defined as a __ phase
, intervention with the goal of normalizing or lowering tensions, providing
pertinent information, discussing coping methods, and to identify those who
may be in need of additional support.
◍ ___ occurs when something impedes one's life goals.
Answer: crisis
◍ Tampa Bay Regional Critical Incident Team, Inc. (TPRCIT).
Answer: All team member activities must be pre-authorized by the team
commander and properly documented (statistical information only) on the
___ reporting form.
◍ 2.
Answer: Consenting relationships is not a defense for violation of this
policy.Past Relationships - no longer offering assistance, is not a defense for
a violation of this policy if the past professional contact occurred within the
last __ years.
◍ 7-stepPerformance issues.
Answer: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: A specific, __ group crisis
intervention tool designed to assist a homogeneous group of people after an
exposure to thesame significant traumatic event. The Critical Incident Stress
Debriefing (CISD) is not a stand alone process and it should never be
provided outside of anintegrated package of interventions within the Critical
Incident Stress Management (CISM) program. A debriefing is not a critique
of police department operations. ___ will not be discussed.
◍ true.
Answer: The Structure of a Debriefing can be defined as a seven phase
intervention with the goals of mitigating distress, facilitating psychological
normalization and "closure", set expectations of behavioral reactions,
provide stress management education, and serve as a platform
forpsychological triage and referral.
◍ true.
Answer: Phases of the Debriefing StructurePhase 1: Introduction -
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ when a traumatic event occurs such that people, institutions, communities,
and ecologies are overwhelmed and response systems are unable to
effectively contain and control the event in regard to both physical and
psychological reactions to it.
Answer: systemic crisis
◍ true.
Answer: A CISM team member is in a position of power and trust and
sexualization of the relationship is a betrayal of that trust. As persons being
assisted have suffered a traumatic experience and as studies haveshown that
emotional victims are susceptible to a false sense of security and bonding
with caregivers -it is a violation of professional ethics and exploitation of
trust, knowledge, influence, and emotions derived from the current or
former professional relationship
◍ a. One team member will be designated as the 'Team Lead". The lead will be
the primary facilitator of the debriefing.b. Two team members will be
assigned to check units in for demobilization and guiding units to the
appropriate areas for support, rest and food.c. Two team members will be
designated as the "Educators". The educators will distribute materials
relevant to stress reaction symptoms and discuss them as well as methods
that have been proven to help mitigate those symptoms.d. Three or more
team members will be designated as "Peer Support"..
Answer: Based on the nature of the event and number of employees
involved, the CISM team commander will dispatch eight or more CISM
team members to participate.
◍ true.
, Answer: Sexual Relationships. Team members must not use their
professional position to establish or pursue a sexual or improper emotional
relationship with a person being or having been assisted or someone close to
them whom the team member contacted through CISM activities
◍ when traumatic event occurs such that people, institutions, communities,
and ecologies are overwhelmed, and response systems are unable to
effectively contain and control the event in regard to both physical and
psychological reactions to it.
Answer: systemic crisis
◍ true.
Answer: ConfidentialityTeam members do not share confidential
information which reasonably could lead to the identification of a
firstresponder,agency or organization with whom they havehad a debriefing
relationship unless they (1) obtain the prior consent of the person, agency or
organization or (2) the disclosure cannot be avoided. Information is shared
only to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose ofsupplementary,
enhanced consultation.
◍ Crisis Management Briefings (CMB):.
Answer: ___ An explanation of the facts of the crisis event from a respected
and highly credible spokesperson. Objective and credibleinformation should
serve to 1) control destructive rumors; 2) reduce anticipatoryanxiety and 3)
return a sense of control to victims.
◍ Tampa Bay Regional Critical Incident Team, Inc. (TBRCIT),.
Answer: The Tampa Police Critical Incident Stress Management Team
works in partnership with the __a multi-agency team comprised of local,
regional, regional, state, and national members. The membership within this
organization is multi-disciplinary; and composed of a psychologist, trained
mental health professionals, and peer debriefers from various emergency
services.
◍ 3.
Answer: The Structure of a Defusing can be defined as a __ phase
, intervention with the goal of normalizing or lowering tensions, providing
pertinent information, discussing coping methods, and to identify those who
may be in need of additional support.
◍ ___ occurs when something impedes one's life goals.
Answer: crisis
◍ Tampa Bay Regional Critical Incident Team, Inc. (TPRCIT).
Answer: All team member activities must be pre-authorized by the team
commander and properly documented (statistical information only) on the
___ reporting form.
◍ 2.
Answer: Consenting relationships is not a defense for violation of this
policy.Past Relationships - no longer offering assistance, is not a defense for
a violation of this policy if the past professional contact occurred within the
last __ years.
◍ 7-stepPerformance issues.
Answer: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: A specific, __ group crisis
intervention tool designed to assist a homogeneous group of people after an
exposure to thesame significant traumatic event. The Critical Incident Stress
Debriefing (CISD) is not a stand alone process and it should never be
provided outside of anintegrated package of interventions within the Critical
Incident Stress Management (CISM) program. A debriefing is not a critique
of police department operations. ___ will not be discussed.
◍ true.
Answer: The Structure of a Debriefing can be defined as a seven phase
intervention with the goals of mitigating distress, facilitating psychological
normalization and "closure", set expectations of behavioral reactions,
provide stress management education, and serve as a platform
forpsychological triage and referral.
◍ true.
Answer: Phases of the Debriefing StructurePhase 1: Introduction -
