PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM A & B LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR 290 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS - JUST RELEASED

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PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM A & B
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR 290 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS - JUST RELEASED
PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM A

QUESTION: True or False? The processes that take place during the stages of recovery are
similar for persons who have either a mental health or a substance use disorder. - ANSWER-
True




QUESTION: The principle of treating everyone as though they are carrying an infectious disease
is known as - ANSWER-universal precautions.




QUESTION: Client commitment to the recovery process ranges along a continuum from
disinterested or unmotivated to strongly committed. At which stage of the continuum does the
peer specialist have a role? Resistance, strongly committed, or initial interest without
commitment? - ANSWER-All of the above. The peer specialist has a role in maintaining or
enhancing the client's commitment to recovery at every stage of the continuum.




QUESTION: The first step in most crisis situations is to - ANSWER-gauge the severity.




QUESTION: Personal, Family/Social and Community are categories of: - ANSWER-Recovery
Capital



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The ability to bounce back or cope in the face of adversity is known as - ANSWER-Resilience.




QUESTION: Research has shown that the most powerful way to reduce stigma associated with
behavioral health disorders is - ANSWER-Contact.




QUESTION: One technique that can help boost confidence and encourage peers to stretch their
comfort zones in relationship building is: - ANSWER-role playing.




QUESTION: The most common factor in increasing resilience is - ANSWER-a caring relationship




QUESTION: The ability to form and sustain relationships is known as - ANSWER-social
competence.




QUESTION: All of the following are characteristics of effective peer support conversations
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-joining the client with emotional responses.




QUESTION: SAMHSA has identified four dimensions that support recovery. They are health,
home, community and - ANSWER-purpose.




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QUESTION: The first step in developing an advocacy strategy is to - ANSWER-identify the need
or problem.




QUESTION: In a SOAP note, what should be included in the A portion of the note? - ANSWER-an
impression of the client's needs and recommended referrals




QUESTION: A peer support specialist can help to instill hope in their client by - ANSWER-
focusing on their own recovery successes.




QUESTION: The SMART acronym for writing effective goals stands for: - ANSWER-Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound




QUESTION: 4 Major dimensions that support life in recovery (SAMHSA) - ANSWER-Health,
Home, Purpose, Community




QUESTION: 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery - ANSWER-hope, person-driven, many pathways,
holistic, peer support, relational, culture, addresses trauma, strengths/responsibility, respect




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QUESTION: Goals of Peer Recovery Support - ANSWER-instill hope, reduce stigma, be a role
model of strength and growth, Decrease isolation, support person-centered recovery, Engage in
mutual learning




QUESTION: 4 Main types of support provided to peers - ANSWER-Emotional support,
informational, instrumental support (Tangible support), affiliational support (Support in
building relationships)




QUESTION: 7 Specific Roles of Peer Recovery Specilaist - ANSWER-1. ally and confidant

2. motivator

3. role model and mentor

4. Truth teller

5. problem solver.

6. resource broker

7. advocate




QUESTION: A peer recovery specialist is NOT.... - ANSWER-therapist, case manager,
nurse/doctor, sponsor, clergy




QUESTION: What is a peer? - ANSWER-person that is of equal standing with another


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