Exam Practice Questions
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1. What is the goal of the harm reduction model for substance use
challenges?
A. Diminished rate of judicial system exposure and incarceration
B. Decreased overdose risk and improved access to systems of care
C. Enhanced community engagement and relationship building
D. Increase in self-assessment of confidence and self-worth - answer
Key: B
KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations
KSA: 2.4.
Be familiar with recovery approaches and peer support techniques
specific to individuals with substance use challenges.
Rationale:
The key is correct because per the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), research has
demonstrated that a harm reduction approach for individuals with
substance use challenges substantially reduces the risk of overdose
death and promotes linkages to care.
, 2. A consumer has been spending the last few weeks joking around
and not taking group seriously.
How would the Peer Support Specialist support the consumer?
A. Tell the consumer this is not a laughing matter.
B. Request to be reassigned to a different consumer.
C. Encourage the consumer to look into a profession as a comedian.
D. Continue to stay focused on the consumer's recovery goals. -
answer Key: D
KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills
KSA: 3.5.
Practice self-awareness to ensure that the individual's resiliency
and recovery remain the focal point of the peer support
relationship.
Rationale:
This is the best option as it refocuses on the consumer's needs and
wants.
3. A consumer is frustrated because several different service
providers are not communicating well
when it comes to their care. How can the Peer Support Specialist
support this consumer?
A. Encourage the consumer to request a team meeting so all staff
can connect.
B. Assure the consumer that this lack of communication happens all
the time.
C. Advise the consumer to change their therapist and psychiatrist.
with KSA & Rational fully
solved ,updated & verified
for accuracy(everything you
need to pass!!!)
1. What is the goal of the harm reduction model for substance use
challenges?
A. Diminished rate of judicial system exposure and incarceration
B. Decreased overdose risk and improved access to systems of care
C. Enhanced community engagement and relationship building
D. Increase in self-assessment of confidence and self-worth - answer
Key: B
KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations
KSA: 2.4.
Be familiar with recovery approaches and peer support techniques
specific to individuals with substance use challenges.
Rationale:
The key is correct because per the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), research has
demonstrated that a harm reduction approach for individuals with
substance use challenges substantially reduces the risk of overdose
death and promotes linkages to care.
, 2. A consumer has been spending the last few weeks joking around
and not taking group seriously.
How would the Peer Support Specialist support the consumer?
A. Tell the consumer this is not a laughing matter.
B. Request to be reassigned to a different consumer.
C. Encourage the consumer to look into a profession as a comedian.
D. Continue to stay focused on the consumer's recovery goals. -
answer Key: D
KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills
KSA: 3.5.
Practice self-awareness to ensure that the individual's resiliency
and recovery remain the focal point of the peer support
relationship.
Rationale:
This is the best option as it refocuses on the consumer's needs and
wants.
3. A consumer is frustrated because several different service
providers are not communicating well
when it comes to their care. How can the Peer Support Specialist
support this consumer?
A. Encourage the consumer to request a team meeting so all staff
can connect.
B. Assure the consumer that this lack of communication happens all
the time.
C. Advise the consumer to change their therapist and psychiatrist.
