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VIRGINIA CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST
(CPRS) CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
What is the motto that began with the early consumer
movement? - Answer-"Nothing about us without us"
When considering an ethical dilemma, which of the
following is always part of the process? - Answer-Consult
with a colleague, mentor, or supervisor
The definition of Equity in the concept of Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion and Justice (DEI-J) is: - Answer-That resources
are distributed based on the tailored needs of a specific
audience
Which of the following is true when considering
boundaries? - Answer-Our boundaries may be challenged
as Peer Recovery Specialists in many ways
Which term is defined as the ability to work effectively in
culturally diverse situations? - Answer-Cultural Intelligence
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Which Ethical Principle of a Certified Peer Recovery
Specialist is listed first in the Virginia Certification Board
Code of Ethical Conduct? - Answer-Recovery First
Which office of Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Services affords individuals receiving
services due process whereby complaints against assured
rights and complaints involving abuse, neglect, and
exploitation (ANE) can be heard, impartially investigated,
and resolved? - Answer-Office of Human Rights
In the strengths-based model, a per supporter is expected
to: - Answer-Engage the peer being served in a
conversation about their personal strengths and abilities
How is recovery defined? - Answer-By each individual
Which of the following describes the strengths-based
model? - Answer-Recover, reclamation, and
transformation are available to all
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Which is true of peer recovery support? - Answer-Believes
the individual may use two or more pathways on their road
to recovery, both concurrently and sequentially
What is the name of the process that helps a peer
supporter sort through the complexity of an ethical
situation and serves as an aid in determining the best
course of action that one might take in that situation? -
Answer-Ethical decision making
Family-driven care, a core concept in the Family Support
Movement, states: - Answer-Families have a primary
decision-making role in the care of their own children
Ethical principles for a CPRS includes which of the
following: - Answer-Scope of practice/practice guidelines
When staying connected to your community, which of the
following helps make the connection real? - Answer-
Conversation, visiting, connecting, and participating in
daily activities
The words we use when a PRS communicates with others
are important. What are the possible impacts on someone
seeking recovery when we use words like: addict, abuser,
VIRGINIA CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST
(CPRS) CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
What is the motto that began with the early consumer
movement? - Answer-"Nothing about us without us"
When considering an ethical dilemma, which of the
following is always part of the process? - Answer-Consult
with a colleague, mentor, or supervisor
The definition of Equity in the concept of Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion and Justice (DEI-J) is: - Answer-That resources
are distributed based on the tailored needs of a specific
audience
Which of the following is true when considering
boundaries? - Answer-Our boundaries may be challenged
as Peer Recovery Specialists in many ways
Which term is defined as the ability to work effectively in
culturally diverse situations? - Answer-Cultural Intelligence
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Which Ethical Principle of a Certified Peer Recovery
Specialist is listed first in the Virginia Certification Board
Code of Ethical Conduct? - Answer-Recovery First
Which office of Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental Services affords individuals receiving
services due process whereby complaints against assured
rights and complaints involving abuse, neglect, and
exploitation (ANE) can be heard, impartially investigated,
and resolved? - Answer-Office of Human Rights
In the strengths-based model, a per supporter is expected
to: - Answer-Engage the peer being served in a
conversation about their personal strengths and abilities
How is recovery defined? - Answer-By each individual
Which of the following describes the strengths-based
model? - Answer-Recover, reclamation, and
transformation are available to all
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Which is true of peer recovery support? - Answer-Believes
the individual may use two or more pathways on their road
to recovery, both concurrently and sequentially
What is the name of the process that helps a peer
supporter sort through the complexity of an ethical
situation and serves as an aid in determining the best
course of action that one might take in that situation? -
Answer-Ethical decision making
Family-driven care, a core concept in the Family Support
Movement, states: - Answer-Families have a primary
decision-making role in the care of their own children
Ethical principles for a CPRS includes which of the
following: - Answer-Scope of practice/practice guidelines
When staying connected to your community, which of the
following helps make the connection real? - Answer-
Conversation, visiting, connecting, and participating in
daily activities
The words we use when a PRS communicates with others
are important. What are the possible impacts on someone
seeking recovery when we use words like: addict, abuser,
