Effective De-escalation Strategies: Pre-Test

Please select the date this live training occurred.*

1. In trauma-informed care, recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma is only important for residents and not necessary for staff or family members.*

A) True

B) False

2. One of the principles of trauma-informed care is to create a safe environment where individuals feel both physically and emotionally secure.*

A) True

B) False

3. Trauma-informed care does not require changes in policies or procedures as long as the staff is aware of trauma and its effects.*

A) True

B) False

4. Observable indicators of an escalating situation include. Select all that apply.*

a. Resident refusal to communicate

b. Isolating the resident

c. Assuming the resident is acting out to disrupt

d. Changes in breathing

5. The impact of trauma can create behavioral expressions such as. Select all that apply .*

a. Profanity

b. Hopelessness

c. Threats

d. Relief