PCMA Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers

PCMA Exam Study Guide Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Dignity
Correct Answer
The PCM system strives to protect an individual's __________ during all phases of the
Cycle of Crisis.



Question 2
Safety mat
Correct Answer
All PCM procedures place an individual in a natural and comfortable position and
horizontal procedures always use a ________ _______ for the comfort and protection
of the individual.



Question 3
Junk
Correct Answer
__________ behavior is managed immediately with non-reactive responding.



Question 4
Reinforcers
Correct Answer
If the individual refuses or seems uninterested in _________, it may mean that they
need more time to become stable.




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, Question 5
Eye- contact
Correct Answer
Staff can increase their proximity by moving closer in a non-threatening way and
avoiding _______ ___________.



Question 6
Restrictive
Correct Answer
Practitioners only use the procedures needed to stop crisis, that is, nothing more
___________ than necessary.



Question 7
Upset/ Agitated
Correct Answer
Individuals in PreCL2 are off-task and visibly _______/_________.



Question 8
Reinforce
Correct Answer
Transportation could possibly __________ crisis behavior by removing the individual
from a place/ situation that they dislike.



Question 9
PCMA
Correct Answer
the name of the association that provides crisis management training and
certification




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