VIRGINIA PRS FINAL EXAM (NOT
CERTIFICATION) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
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? - ANS Ethical decision making
Family-driven care, a core concept in the Family Support Movement, states: - ANS Families
have a primary decision-making role in the care of their own children
Ethical principles for a CPRS includes which of the following: - ANS Scope of practice/practice
guidelines
What is the motto that began with the early consumer movement? - ANS "Nothing about us
without us"
When considering an ethical dilemma, which of the following is always part of the process? -
ANS Consult with a colleague, mentor, or supervisor
The definition of Equity in the concept of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEI-J) is: -
ANS That resources are distributed based on the tailored needs of a specific audienc
Which of the following is true when considering boundaries? - ANS Our boundaries may be
challenged as Peer Recovery Specialists in many ways
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, Which term is defined as the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse situations? -
ANS Cultural Intelligence
Which Ethical Principle of a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist is listed first in the Virginia
Certification Board Code of Ethical Conduct? - ANS 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? - ANS Office of Human Rights
In the strengths-based model, a per supporter is expected to: - ANS Engage the peer being
served in a conversation about their personal strengths and abilities
How is recovery defined? - ANS By each individual
Which of the following describes the strengths-based model? - ANS Recover, reclamation,
and transformation are available to all
Which is true of peer recovery support? - ANS Believes the individual may use two or more
pathways on their road to recovery, both concurrently and sequentially
When staying connected to your community, which of the following helps make the connection
real? - ANS 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, bulimic,
schizophrenic, when speaking to peers, colleagues, or anyone else? - ANS The person may
feel less than, looked down upon, or like a failure
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CERTIFICATION) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
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? - ANS Ethical decision making
Family-driven care, a core concept in the Family Support Movement, states: - ANS Families
have a primary decision-making role in the care of their own children
Ethical principles for a CPRS includes which of the following: - ANS Scope of practice/practice
guidelines
What is the motto that began with the early consumer movement? - ANS "Nothing about us
without us"
When considering an ethical dilemma, which of the following is always part of the process? -
ANS Consult with a colleague, mentor, or supervisor
The definition of Equity in the concept of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEI-J) is: -
ANS That resources are distributed based on the tailored needs of a specific audienc
Which of the following is true when considering boundaries? - ANS Our boundaries may be
challenged as Peer Recovery Specialists in many ways
2026 STUDY MATERIAL @COPYRIGHT RESERVED 1
, Which term is defined as the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse situations? -
ANS Cultural Intelligence
Which Ethical Principle of a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist is listed first in the Virginia
Certification Board Code of Ethical Conduct? - ANS 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? - ANS Office of Human Rights
In the strengths-based model, a per supporter is expected to: - ANS Engage the peer being
served in a conversation about their personal strengths and abilities
How is recovery defined? - ANS By each individual
Which of the following describes the strengths-based model? - ANS Recover, reclamation,
and transformation are available to all
Which is true of peer recovery support? - ANS Believes the individual may use two or more
pathways on their road to recovery, both concurrently and sequentially
When staying connected to your community, which of the following helps make the connection
real? - ANS 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, bulimic,
schizophrenic, when speaking to peers, colleagues, or anyone else? - ANS The person may
feel less than, looked down upon, or like a failure
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