CPI Pre- Test (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
CPI Pre- Test (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update)
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A
Q: In which information domain does the following information belong?
“Gina gets angry at her one year old daughter, Brandi, for wetting the bed. Gina says Brandi has
been potty trained since she was less than 9 months old and “she knows better.”
Answer:
Parenting General
Q: Following completion of a Family Functioning Assessment Investigation, which cases will
be required to be opened for Case Management services?
Answer:
Cases in which children are determined unsafe regardless of the level of risk
Q: Define Impending Danger
Answer:
A child being in a state of danger due to parent/caregiver behaviors, attitudes, motives, emotions
and/or situations which poses a specific threat of severe harm to a child.
Q: Caregiver protective capacities are and _ behaviors, cognitive, and
emotional characteristics which are specifically and directly associated with protecting one’s
child(ren)
Answer:
personal and parenting
Q: What characteristic of a child is most associated with vulnerability to present and impending
danger?
Answer:
Dependence
Q: _ is considered an essential worker skill for CPIs and Case Managers
Answer:
Engaging
Q: Sufficient information gives us two things. What are they?
Answer:
A full picture and information that is relevant to the particular information domain to most
accurately inform the safety determination
Q: Risk of maltreatment means
Answer:
Likelihood of future maltreatment when compared with other families with similar
characteristics
Q: The purpose of the Family Functioning Assessment is
Answer:
To identify families where children are unsafe and are in need of ongoing services
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The definition of a safe child is that:
There are no impending danger threats to the child.
The caregivers’ protective capacities control existing threats.
Describe the definitions of Present Danger and Impending Danger
Present Danger is immediate, significant, & observable.
Impending Danger is imminent
The relationship between Danger Threats and risk factors
All Danger Threats have risk factors, but not all risk factors are Danger Threats
Danger threshold criteria
Vulnerable child, Imminence, Severity, & Observable
What is the purpose of a safety plan?
Control for danger
In which information domain do we describe the caregiver’s explanation of how the child was injured?
Surrounding circumstances of maltreatment
In which information domain does the following information belong: Gina gets angry at her one year old daughter, Brandi, for wetting the bed. Gina says Brandi has been potty trained since she was less than 9 months old and “she knows better.”
Parenting General
Following completion of a Family Function Assessment-Investigation, which cases will be required to be opened for Case Management services?
Cases in which children are determined unsafe regardless of the level or risk.
Which of the following best defines impending danger?
A child being in a state of danger due to parent/caregiver behaviors, attitudes, motives, emotions and/or situations which poses a specific threat of severe harm to a child
Caregiver protective capacities are:
Personal and parenting behaviors, cognitive and emotional characteristics which are specifically and directly associated with protecting one’s child(ren)
Which characteristics of a child is most associated with vulnerability to present and impending danger?
Dependence
During preparation for conducting the Family Functioning Assessment-Ongoing, case manager:
Reviews the CPI FFA. AND Obtains consultation with supervisor.
Engaging is considered an essential worker skill
For both CPIs and Case Managers
Sufficient information:
Gives us a full picture AND Is relevant to the particular information domain to most accurately inform the safety.
Risk of maltreatment means:
Likelihood of future maltreatment when compared with other families with similar characteristics
The purpose of the FFA is?
To identify families where children are unsafe and are in need of ongoing services.
The focus of the FFA is?
The household where alleged maltreatment has occurred.
The initial risk assessment is completed?
At the conclusion of the family functioning assessment-investigation
How many Danger Threats?
11
This danger threat requires that you obtain supervisory approval prior to identifying
“Other”
This danger threat is primarily only used at present danger and rarely should be considered for impending danger
Child has serious illness or injury (indicative of child abuse) that is unexplained, or explanations are inconsistent with the illness or injury
Assessing is:
Continual and dynamic
Present Danger can occur at any time
True
What is the primary basis for ongoing case management intervention?
Children are unsafe due to impending danger and diminished protective capacities.
The four ages and stages of child development are:
Birth to 3, Pre-school, School Age, Adolescence
The 3 developmental domains for children are:
Cognitive, Physical, and Social-Emotional
What is the most common maltreatment among infants?
Neglect
What are the legislative goals for dependent children?
Safety, Permanency, and Well-Being
What is the requirement for the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act?
Mandates agencies to demonstrate reasonable efforts prior to removing a child
A child who is being deprived of or is allowed to be deprived of necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment may be a victim of:
Neglect
Any willful or threatening act that results in physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm to a child is considered:
Abuse
Examples of types of trauma:
Terrorism, Physical Abuse, Natural Disaster, Sexual Abuse
Which standard of proof means “the judge has enough evidence to create the belief that significant impairment to the child’s safety may occur if the child is left in the home?”
Probable cause
When a child is exposed to chronic trauma and stress, there are significant impacts to their brain development
True
Complex trauma exposures involved the following:
Simultaneous occurrence of child maltreatment AND Sequential occurrence of child maltreatment
What does ACE stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Examples of long term impacts of trauma?
Childhood developmental delays higher rates of adolescence delinquency, Increases in adult psychiatric problems, and higher rates of adolescence drug and alcohol use
What tool provides a description of and factors to consider for each specific maltreatment?
Child Maltreatment Index
Special condition referrals:
Caregiver unavailable, Foster care referral, Child on child sexual abuse, and Parents needing assistance
According to Administrative Code, a specific type of injury or harm to a child is a:
Maltreatment
Substance abuse:
May serve as a dis-inhibitor for the parent, Can lead to illegal activity, Can drain family resources, May impair child caring behaviors
Domestic violence is usually an individual, isolated event
False
Stages in the cycle of domestic violence:
Tension, Incident, Reconilation, Calm
Differences between domestic violence and family violence
Domestic violence includes:
Isolation, Intimidation, Economic abuse, and Blaming
Unsafe in-home cases involving DV requires 2 safety plans
True
“You really like going to school, don’t you?” This is an example of:
A closed leading question
“Tell me about the times he is able to be patient.” This is an example of:
Open and exception finding question
An interview goes from general to specific topics
True
The best way to begin discussion about a highly sensitive topic is:
Open and exception finding question
With a pre-school child which of the following questions are appropriate?
Tell me about the time dad hit you.
With an 8 year old child, which of the following introductions is appropriate?
My job is to work with children and their families
Cultural dynamics of the family can change as the child develops and matures
True
Cultural sensitivity means:
Be aware of cultural difference within family dynamics
What are some of the mental illnesses you may encounter as a child welfare professional?
Anxiety disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders
Family dynamics are:
Patterns of relating AND Interactions between family members
Developmental disability is:
Cognitive disability, Severe disability, and Chronic disability
People with limited cognitive functioning are more reliant on:
Concrete thinking AND Literal thinking
Least intrusive means:
We intervene to protect children in ways that produce the least amount of interference into a family’s life as possible
The health and safety of the children served by our agencies is:
Of paramount concern
What should be considered for services with a child displaying inappropriate sexual behavior?
The services should be voluntary and of necessary duration
Immediate safety actions should be based on…
Available services, protective capacities, danger threat analysis
Who should you engage with when creating a safety plan?
Informal supports
Which would result in a foster care referral rather an a report of abuse or neglect?
The foster parent is not providing allowance to the child
You receive an intake on an open prevention/diversion case. Who should you contact upon receiving the intake?
The current provider
What is the difference between a safety plan and a case plan?
A safety plan is used to rectify immediate danger threats to the child. A case plan is used to monitor behavior change in the parents’ protective capacities
You as the CPI commence an investigation and find a one year old child alone in the home. What should your next step be?
Attempt to locate the parent. (Want to be the less intrusive)
You as a CPI , ay be expected to attend which of the following court hearings?
TPR advisory hearing
When a preponderance of the evidence exists, what does that mean in regards to a CPI’s findings for maltreaments?
Verified findings
Purpose of a safety plan
Control danger and to create a “safety bubble” around the child to keep them safe from active danger threats
What is the primary purpose of the Child Protection Team?
Supplement the CPI with information in order to assist with maltreatment findings
What is the name of the document provided to the household where the child is placed for removals?
Child resource record (nicknamed: Red folder)
You are the CPI working the critical juncture of the case where you are assessing impending danger. Which documents should you be reviewing?
Family Functioning Assessment and case notes
6 FFA Domains
- Maltreatment
- Nature of the Maltreatment: Surrounding Circumstances
- Child Functioning
- Adult Functioning
- General Parenting
- Discipline or Behavior Management
When would law enforcement be notified prior to commencement?
Sexual abuse & Child on child cases
5 Safety Analysis Questions
- Calm and consistent household
- Willing and able to have an in-home safety plan
- Develop a plan without a professional assessment
- Physical location
- Are sufficient safety services (formal services, safety monitors) available to implement an in-home plan?
ALL 5 must be correct in order to have an in-home safety plan!
Probable Cause
Child was probably abuse or neglected, creates the belief to a judge that a child will be harmed if they remain in their caregiver’s home (shelter hearing – 24 hrs from the child coming into custody)
Preponderance of Evidence
51% credible evidence, more credible evidence that not (Adjudicatory hearing – 60 days from shelter)
Clear and Convincing
90%+ credible evidence to support that a child either will be safe to return home to their parents (reunification) or they will be unsafe if they return home (TPR trial – adoption – 12 month from shelter)
Verified findings
Preponderance of credible evidence that a maltreatment has occurred in the home (51%)
2 Court hearings that CPI’s may attend
Shelter hearings & Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)
Permanency within 12 months, goal of reunification, if reunification isn’t an option then pursue adoption
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Gives federal jurisdiction to any child that may be eligible for membership with a Native American tribe
Mutliethnic Placement Act (MEPA)
Prevents discrimination of placement based upon race and ethnicity of the children and the foster parents/placement
Child Development Domains
Physical, Cognitive, Socio-Emotional