CPI Exam 122 Questions and Answers Latest
What is the highest level of the legal hierarchy? - Correct Answers Constitution
What governs court
... [Show More] procedures in dependency cases and provide content requirements for petitions? - Correct Answers Florida rules of juvenile procedure
This type of evidence is a step away from an eyewitness account and is less persuasive in court - Correct Answers circumstantial
What legal reference provides clarification where there may be ambiguity on how to apply other laws and gives details necessary to turn principle in daily reality? - Correct Answers Florida administrative code
The adoptions and safe families act of 1997 (ASFA) requires states to do all of the following - Correct Answers1. preserve and reunify families
2. place children in a timely manner
3. finalize permanent placement in 12 months
The Indian child welfare act (ICWA) states all of the following - Correct Answers1. counselors always determine if a child is of American-indian descent
2. the tribe must be notified of emergency removal
3.evidence to support termination of parental rights must be "beyond a reasonable doubt"
Standard of proof: ____ means the evidence must answer almost all of the questions in the judge's mind - Correct Answersclear and convincing
This type of evidence is given by people with specialized knowledge or experience - Correct Answersexpert testimony
Any person who knowingly falsifies a record relating to an individual in the care and custody of a state agency commits a - Correct Answers3rd degree felony
Any person who knowingly falsifies a record that leads to great bodily harm or death of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency commit a - Correct Answers2nd degree felony
Standard of proof: ____ means there is more evidence for than against the point being argued - Correct Answerspreponderance of evidence
Reporter information cannot be released without the written consent by: - Correct Answersthe reporter
This type of evidence includes objects or things - Correct Answersdemonstrative
Who may obtain reporter information without written consent? - Correct AnswersCPT, Law enforcement, state attorney
Who must receive approval before you can release a record to a child - Correct AnswersChildren's legal services
This type of evidence is an actual statement of a witness or an eyewitness account - Correct Answersdirect
A person knowingly and willfully makes public or releases confidential information contained in the central abuse hotline or any records of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect case is guilty of this: - Correct Answerssecond degree misdemeanor
The definition of a safe child is that - Correct Answers1. there are no impending danger threats to the child
2. a caregiver's protective capacities control existing threats
The following is (are) examples of present danger - Correct Answers1. an infant child is left alone in a vehicle parked outside a mall.
2. a caregiver is perceived as intoxicated and reckless in the presence of a vulnerable child
Which of the following statements best describes the definitions of present danger and impending danger? - Correct Answerspresent danger is immediate, significant and observable, impending danger is imminent
The following items are among caregiver protective capacities - Correct Answers-takes action for child
-recognizes child's needs
-aligns with child
-is emotionally attached to the child
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between danger threats and risk factors? - Correct Answersall danger threats have risk factors, but not all danger threats are risk factors.
The following are part of the danger threshold criteria - Correct Answersvulnerable child,
imminence
severity
observable
What is the purpose of a safety plan? - Correct AnswersControl for danger
In which information domain do we describe the caregiver's explanation of how the child was injured? - Correct Answerssurrounding 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'." - Correct AnswersParenting general
Following completion of a family functioning assessment-investigation, which cases will be required to be opened for case management services? - Correct AnswersCases in which children are determined unsafe regardless of the level of risk?
Which of the following best defines impending danger? - Correct AnswersA child is 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: - Correct AnswersPersonal and parenting behaviors, cognitive and emotional characteristics that specifically and directly associate with protecting one's children
Which characteristic of a child is most associated with vulnerability to present and impending danger? - Correct Answersdependence
During preparation for conducting the family functioning assessment-ongoing, case manager: - Correct Answers1- reviews the cpi family functioning assessment
2- obtains consultation with supervisor
engaging is considered an essential worker skill: - Correct Answersfor both cpis and case managers
sufficient information: - Correct Answers1- gives us a full picture
2- is relevant to the particular information domain to most accurately inform the safety determination
risk of maltreatment means: - Correct AnswersLikelihood of future maltreatment when compared with other families with similar characteristics
the purpose of the family functioning assessment is - Correct Answersto identify families where children are unsafe and are in need of ongoing services
the focus of the family functioning assessment is - Correct Answersthe household where alleged maltreatment has occurred
the initial risk assessment is completed - Correct Answersat the conclusion of the family functioning assessment-investigation
How many danger threats are there? - Correct Answers11
This danger threat requires that you obtain supervisory approval prior to identifying: - Correct Answersother
This danger threat is primarily only used at present danger and rarely should be considered or impending danger: - Correct Answerschild has serious illness or injury (indicative of child abuse) that is unexplained, or explanations are inconsistent with the illness or injury
assessing is - Correct Answerscontinual and dynamic
true or false: present danger can occur at any time - Correct Answerstrue
what is the primary basis for ongoing case management intervention? - Correct Answerschildren are unsafe due to impending danger and diminished protective capacities
the four ages and stages of child development are: - Correct Answersbirth to 3,
pre-school
school-age
adolescence
The three developmental domains for children are - Correct Answerscognitive, physical and social-emotional
what is the most common maltreatment among infants? - Correct Answersneglect
what are the legislative goals for dependent children? - Correct Answerssafety, permanency and well-being
what is the requirement of the adoption assistance and child welfare act? - Correct Answersmandates 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 - Correct Answersneglect
any willful or threatening act that results in physical, mental or sexual injury or harm to a child is considered - Correct Answersabuse
if you speak to a child on the telephone and enter a face-to-face contact in FSFN, you have - Correct Answersfalsified records
the following are types of trauma - Correct Answersterrorism
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?" - Correct Answersprobable cause
true or false: when a child is exposed to chronic trauma and stress there are significant impacts to their brain development - Correct Answerstrue
complex trauma exposures include the following: - Correct Answerssimultaneous occurrence of child maltreatment
what does ACE stand for? - Correct Answersadverse childhood experiences
the following are examples of long term impacts of trauma - Correct Answerschildhood developmental delays
higher rates of adolescence delinquency
increases in adult psychiatric problems
higher rates of adolescence drug and alcohol use
what tool provides a description of and factors to consider for each specific maltreatment? - Correct Answerschild maltreatment index
which are special condition referrals? - Correct Answerscaregiver unavailable,
foster care referral
child on child sexual abuse
according to administrative code, a specific type of injury or harm to a child is a/an - Correct Answersmaltreatment
substance abuse - Correct Answersmay serve as a dis-inhibitor for the parent
can lead to illegal activity
can drain family resources
may impair child caring behaviors
true or false: domestic violence is usually an individual, isolated event - Correct Answersfalse
The order of the stages in the cycle of domestic violence: - Correct Answerstension building, incident, reconciliation, calm
true or false: domestic violence and family violence are the same thing - Correct Answersfalse- domestic is in the home, usually intimate partner violence. family violence is between blood relatives
domestic violence includes the following - Correct Answersisolation
intimidation
economic abuse
blaming
How many safety plans required for unsafe in-home cases involving domestic violence? - Correct Answers2
What type of question is the following: "you really like going to school, don't you?" - Correct Answersclosed leading question
"tell me about the times he is able to be patient" is an example of: - Correct Answersopen and exception finding question
interviews go from ________ to __________ topics - Correct Answersgeneral to specific
What is the best way to begin discussion about a highly sensitive topic? - Correct Answersuse an indirect question
with a pre-school child, which of the following questions are appropriate? - Correct Answerstell me about the time dad hit you
not:
which day of the week dad hit you?
did your dad hit you before or after your mother left?
why did your dad hit you?
With an 8 year old child, what kind of introduction is appropriate? - Correct AnswersMy job is to work with children and their families...
Can cultural dynamics of the family change as the child develops and matures? - Correct Answersyes
What is a safety plan? - Correct Answersa written agreement between the caregiver and DCF (caseworker)
Cultural sensitivity means - Correct Answersbe aware of cultural differences with family dynamics
what are some examples of mental illnesses you may encounter as a child welfare professional? - Correct Answersanxiety disorders
schizophrenia
mood disorders
etc
family dynamics are - Correct Answerspatterns of relating
and interactions between family members
developmental disability is - Correct Answerscognitive disability
severe disability
chronic disability
people with limited cognitive functioning are more reliant on: - Correct Answersconcrete thinking and literal thinking
least intrusive means - Correct Answerswe 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 - Correct Answersof paramount concern
Impending danger - Correct AnswersVulnerable
imminent
severity
out of control
observable
present danger - Correct Answers- Immediate
- Significant
- Clearly Observable
Shelter is held within - Correct Answers24 hours of removal
arraignment hearing definition - Correct Answersto provide parents with opportunity to admit, deny or consent to findings alleged in petition
arraignment held within - Correct Answersno later than 28 days after shelter hearing. or within 7 days after filing dependency petition (if early filing has been made)
adjudicatory hearing definition - Correct Answersto decide a state of dependency of child
adjudicatory hearing held - Correct Answersas soon as practicable after dependency petition is filed, no later than 30 days after arraignment
disposition hearing definition - Correct Answersto review and approve a predisposition study and case plan
disposition hearing held within - Correct Answers15 days after arraignment if parent consents.
within 30 days after adjudicatory hearing if parent denies.
judicial review definition - Correct Answersto review child's status and parent progress towards goal/tasks and objectives of case plan
judicial review hearing held within - Correct Answersno later than 90 days after disposition or approval of case plan.
permanency hearing definition - Correct Answersto decide when child with achieve permanency goal or if we should modify existing goal
permanency completed within - Correct Answers12 months after removal.
permanency hearing must be held how often for children removed? - Correct Answersevery 12 months while awaiting adoption
TPR - Correct AnswersTermination of Parental Rights
TPR Advisory Hearing - Correct AnswersInforms parties of their rights; appoints counsel for the parties; and appoints a guardian ad litem for the child if not already appointed.
Occurs as soon as possible after all the parties are served with a copy of the petition and a notice of the date, time, and location of the advisory hearing.
TPR Adjudicatory Hearing Timeframe - Correct AnswersWithin 45 days after the TPR Advisory Hearing.
Behavioral management services are used when - Correct Answerscaregiver behavior is a threat to child safety
supervision and monitoring services are used when - Correct Answerscaregiver behavior, children's conditions and home setting are the main concern.
stress reduction services are used when - Correct Answersdangerous behavior in-home is caused by stressors occurring in caregiver's daily experience and daily life
crisis management services are used when - Correct Answersa family situation is perceived as horrible, threatening or disorganizing. this service will bring a halt to a crisis, mobilize problem solving, control present/impending danger, reinforce caregiver participation in the in-home safety plan
friendly visiting services are used - Correct Answersto reduce isolation and connect caregivers to social support
basic parenting assistance services are - Correct Answersmeans to social connection. socially isolated caregivers are helped with basic caregiver responsibilities
this must be given to caregivers of the children who come into care - Correct Answersthe child resource record
the phase of sexual abuse when the child reveals who the abuser is - Correct Answersdisclosure
the dual and sometimes conflicting roles of child welfare professionals - Correct Answersauthoritarian and helper
a danger threat identified in the home and the parent or legal guardian does not have sufficient protective capacities to effectively manage danger threats - Correct Answersunsafe
types of evidence used in court - Correct Answersexpert testimony
direct
demonstrative
circumstantial
information collection domains - Correct Answersmaltreatment
surrounding circumstances of maltreatment
child functioning
adult functioning
general parenting
parenting discipline
name the 5 permanency goals - Correct Answersadoption
reunification
placement with relative
permanent guardianship
APPLA
a caseworker must work to ensure that these 3 things occur with a case - Correct Answerssafety
permanency
well-being
the phase of sexual abuse which may include gifts or rewards/games - Correct Answersengagement (grooming)
the characteristics of addiction - Correct Answersprimary
progressive
chronic
fatal
the case manager should do this if a parent refuses to sign a case plan - Correct Answerssubmit the plan without their signature and document their refusal
the order of the four major hearings in dependency - Correct Answersshelter
arraignment
adjudicatory
dispositionary
standards of proof required for evidence - Correct Answersprobable cause
clear and convincing
preponderance of evidence
this is immediate, clearly observable and significant - Correct Answerspresent danger
the five stages of change - Correct Answersprecontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
this can happen at any time during a case plan - Correct Answersamendment
establishing a permanency goal in a case plan that uses reasonable efforts to reunify the child with the parent, while at the same time establishing another goal - Correct Answersconcurrent planning
probable cause - Correct Answersthe standard of proof that 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 [Show Less]