Strategies for Managing Residents with SMI: Pre-Test

Strategies for Managing Residents with SMI: Pre-Test

Please provide a response to the following questions. Thank you for valuable input and time.

Please select the date this live training occurred.*

1. The younger, higher functioning behavior resident will have less physical care needs.*

a. True

b. False

2. Behavioral residents often have difficulty adapting to new processes and new environments. What strategies might be most helpful in their adjustment? Select all that apply.*

a. Link the resident up with a peer that can help them understand their new environment.

b. Be clear in your expectations for the resident and their behaviors.

c. Touch base periodically with the resident to assess how they are adapting to their new environment.

d. It is not necessary to modify processes for behavior residents.

3. Mr. Smith is having a tough afternoon, refused lunch and threw his tray. This could be due to what? Select all that apply.*

a. He is schizophrenic with a history of aggressive behavior.

b. He is overstimulated in the main dining room.

c. He has a UTI that has not been identified yet.

d. He doesn’t like what they served for lunch.

4. Leadership and staff buy-in is very important in developing a successful behavior program. What are some things that can support the development of the team?*

a. Be honest with the Department Heads about the challenges of managing a behavioral population and how it will impact their department.

b. Have frequent and transparent conversations with staff about challenges and provide support to all members of the team.

c. Debrief critical incidents.

d. All the above

5. What things might you do in your environment to assist in behavior management? Select all that apply.*

a. Remove the resident from an overstimulating environment to help promote calming.

b. Use lighting and sound to set the tone of the unit.

c. Utilize the outdoor spaces available to give the resident a change of scenery.

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