CRSS EXAM (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Define self advocacy - Correct answer Self advocacy is about "going for it" with
courage, persistence and determination on the road to recovery CRSS helps
individuals learn to express themselves clearly and calmly Sometimes it involves
communicating with family members doctors institutions or places of employment
What are 3 steps in selfadvocacy - Correct answer Modeling
- Correct answer Supporting
- Correct answer Empowering
What is the key in promoting individual choices and self determination - Correct
answer Provide support and encouragement rather than definite answers. the person
served must have definite ownership of the process
,Advance Directives - Correct answer Legal document created when the person is well
It describes what kind of mental health treatment the individual prefers and what
person can make decision about their care if they become unable due to illness. (Only
the individual can decide if they want to create an advance directive and what it
contains.
Name two types of Advance Directives - Correct answer Declaration for Mental Health
Treatment includes personal preferences about
What does declaration for mental health treatment include / is about - Correct answer
Medication
Hospitalization
ECT
An attorney in Fact, chosen by the individual, who can view their mental health records
and make decisions about individual care on their behalf
Power of Attorney for Health Care : - Correct answer Is a person chosen by the
individual in advance
, Can direct both individual's mental health treatment and other medical care
Psychiatric Advance Directives are voluntary - Correct answer Free advice and
assistance is available through
Equip for Equality and Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Advocacy within the human services; is not about ?
Name the process of advocacy - Correct answer Advocacy is not about "wining" it is a
process of building bridges
What is persons driven recovery (centered} - Correct answer In a person-driven
organization, persons have the primary decision-making role regarding the care that is
offered and received
Treatment involves options that the individual chooses from within the range of what is
medically appropriate.
The person is informed of and involved in every decision regarding their care . all the
way from medication choices to employment options
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Define self advocacy - Correct answer Self advocacy is about "going for it" with
courage, persistence and determination on the road to recovery CRSS helps
individuals learn to express themselves clearly and calmly Sometimes it involves
communicating with family members doctors institutions or places of employment
What are 3 steps in selfadvocacy - Correct answer Modeling
- Correct answer Supporting
- Correct answer Empowering
What is the key in promoting individual choices and self determination - Correct
answer Provide support and encouragement rather than definite answers. the person
served must have definite ownership of the process
,Advance Directives - Correct answer Legal document created when the person is well
It describes what kind of mental health treatment the individual prefers and what
person can make decision about their care if they become unable due to illness. (Only
the individual can decide if they want to create an advance directive and what it
contains.
Name two types of Advance Directives - Correct answer Declaration for Mental Health
Treatment includes personal preferences about
What does declaration for mental health treatment include / is about - Correct answer
Medication
Hospitalization
ECT
An attorney in Fact, chosen by the individual, who can view their mental health records
and make decisions about individual care on their behalf
Power of Attorney for Health Care : - Correct answer Is a person chosen by the
individual in advance
, Can direct both individual's mental health treatment and other medical care
Psychiatric Advance Directives are voluntary - Correct answer Free advice and
assistance is available through
Equip for Equality and Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Advocacy within the human services; is not about ?
Name the process of advocacy - Correct answer Advocacy is not about "wining" it is a
process of building bridges
What is persons driven recovery (centered} - Correct answer In a person-driven
organization, persons have the primary decision-making role regarding the care that is
offered and received
Treatment involves options that the individual chooses from within the range of what is
medically appropriate.
The person is informed of and involved in every decision regarding their care . all the
way from medication choices to employment options
