CPI CERTIFICATION COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔definition of a strike - ✔✔a weapon coming into contact with a target
✔✔examples of strikes - ✔✔kicking
punching
throwing
✔✔definition of grab - ✔✔an attempt to control or damage part of one's body
✔✔examples of grabs - ✔✔biting
scratching
hair pulling
✔✔principles of personal safety regarding strikes (name two) - ✔✔1. block or deflect
2. move the targey
✔✔principles of personal safety regarding grabs. Name 2 - ✔✔1. gain physiological
advantage
2. gain psychological advantage
✔✔Name the 3 control dynamics - ✔✔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? - ✔✔-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 - ✔✔1. safety
2. professionalism
3. litigation
✔✔three characteristics of team leader - ✔✔1. 1st person on the scene
2. confident and competent
best rapport with client
✔✔Name the team leader duties - ✔✔1. assess the situation
2. plan the intervention
3. direct the team
4. communicate with the client
, ✔✔Auxiliary Team Member Duties - ✔✔C-A-R-E
1. Check for the safety of the environment
2. Address safety issues
3. Recogize if the intervention needs to be changed
4. Engage and support
✔✔what is the CPI COPING Model (strategy for therapeutic rapport) - ✔✔C-control
physically and emotionally
O-orient to the facts/ non-judgemental
P-pattern-triggers and trends
I-investigate alternatives/provide resources
N-negotiate the contract or changes
G-give support and responsibility
✔✔3 steps for facilitating through lecture - ✔✔1. term
2. definition
3. example ( mine and participants)
✔✔3 steps for facilitating through activities - ✔✔1. demonstrate/describe
2. participate/practice
3. explain/expand
✔✔ways to respond to participants questions - ✔✔redirect
deflect
give a rational response
parking lot
✔✔ways to maintain safety during training - ✔✔following due care guidelines
training room considerations-enough space, safe, discuss personal injuries
practicing of physicals
✔✔why do we use non violent crisis intervention - ✔✔to promote the care, welfare,
safety, and security of all of our students
✔✔4 Behavior Levels - ✔✔1. Anxiety
2.Defensive
3. Acting Out Person
4. Tension Reduction
✔✔Staff Attitude and Approach to Anxiety - ✔✔Be Supportive
an emphatic non-judgemental attempt to alleviate anxiety
✔✔Staff Attitude and Approach to Defensive - ✔✔directive-attempt to control the
situation and begin to set limits
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔definition of a strike - ✔✔a weapon coming into contact with a target
✔✔examples of strikes - ✔✔kicking
punching
throwing
✔✔definition of grab - ✔✔an attempt to control or damage part of one's body
✔✔examples of grabs - ✔✔biting
scratching
hair pulling
✔✔principles of personal safety regarding strikes (name two) - ✔✔1. block or deflect
2. move the targey
✔✔principles of personal safety regarding grabs. Name 2 - ✔✔1. gain physiological
advantage
2. gain psychological advantage
✔✔Name the 3 control dynamics - ✔✔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? - ✔✔-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 - ✔✔1. safety
2. professionalism
3. litigation
✔✔three characteristics of team leader - ✔✔1. 1st person on the scene
2. confident and competent
best rapport with client
✔✔Name the team leader duties - ✔✔1. assess the situation
2. plan the intervention
3. direct the team
4. communicate with the client
, ✔✔Auxiliary Team Member Duties - ✔✔C-A-R-E
1. Check for the safety of the environment
2. Address safety issues
3. Recogize if the intervention needs to be changed
4. Engage and support
✔✔what is the CPI COPING Model (strategy for therapeutic rapport) - ✔✔C-control
physically and emotionally
O-orient to the facts/ non-judgemental
P-pattern-triggers and trends
I-investigate alternatives/provide resources
N-negotiate the contract or changes
G-give support and responsibility
✔✔3 steps for facilitating through lecture - ✔✔1. term
2. definition
3. example ( mine and participants)
✔✔3 steps for facilitating through activities - ✔✔1. demonstrate/describe
2. participate/practice
3. explain/expand
✔✔ways to respond to participants questions - ✔✔redirect
deflect
give a rational response
parking lot
✔✔ways to maintain safety during training - ✔✔following due care guidelines
training room considerations-enough space, safe, discuss personal injuries
practicing of physicals
✔✔why do we use non violent crisis intervention - ✔✔to promote the care, welfare,
safety, and security of all of our students
✔✔4 Behavior Levels - ✔✔1. Anxiety
2.Defensive
3. Acting Out Person
4. Tension Reduction
✔✔Staff Attitude and Approach to Anxiety - ✔✔Be Supportive
an emphatic non-judgemental attempt to alleviate anxiety
✔✔Staff Attitude and Approach to Defensive - ✔✔directive-attempt to control the
situation and begin to set limits
