ILLINOIS CRSS EXAM - ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) -
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the key in promoting individual choices and self determination - Answer-Provide
support and encouragement rather than definite answers. the person served must have
definite ownership of the process
Advance Directives - 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 - Answer-Declaration for Mental Health
Treatment includes personal preferences about
What does declaration for mental health treatment include / is about - 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 : - 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 - 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 - Answer-Advocacy is not about "wining" it is a process
of building bridges
What is persons driven recovery (centered} - 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
Persons driven recovery - Answer-Persons life goals, hopes and dreams are end
toward which all treatment and approaches must work
Recovery Oriented Mental Health Workforce Competencies - Answer-Ability to work
with people from strength perspective support people's recovery process support dignity
What is the goal of person centered language - Answer-Referring to people as people ,
instead of labels
Using person-first language - Answer-He/she has instead of is HAVING VS being
Illnesses rather than illness
What is Person First Language - Answer-Referring to people by their name rather than
using labels demonstrates respect (a person with schizophrenia (illness thing they have
not who they are
What does person first language do - Answer-Removes labels, removes stigma, shows
respect and creates opportunity to change attitude and practices
What is Wellness Focused Approach to recovery - Answer-In illness based model focus
is predominately fixed on the diagnosis of illness and its accompanied symptoms,
Wellness-focused approach is strength based
How does it begin - Answer-It begins with an understanding of what a person is like at
their best and strengths and resources they have to recover their wellness. It facilitates
hope
Foundational Principles of Wellness - Answer-
Hope - Answer-First believe you can then get goals then keep believing
Personal Responsibility - Answer-Take action toward the goal you set, Make good
choices
Education - Answer-Get Good information Use info to make decision
Spirituality - Answer-Find meaning and purpose in your life.Identify what matters to you
the most
Self Advocacy - Answer-Communicate effectively, Change methods based on different
situation
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) -
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the key in promoting individual choices and self determination - Answer-Provide
support and encouragement rather than definite answers. the person served must have
definite ownership of the process
Advance Directives - 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 - Answer-Declaration for Mental Health
Treatment includes personal preferences about
What does declaration for mental health treatment include / is about - 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 : - 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 - 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 - Answer-Advocacy is not about "wining" it is a process
of building bridges
What is persons driven recovery (centered} - 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
Persons driven recovery - Answer-Persons life goals, hopes and dreams are end
toward which all treatment and approaches must work
Recovery Oriented Mental Health Workforce Competencies - Answer-Ability to work
with people from strength perspective support people's recovery process support dignity
What is the goal of person centered language - Answer-Referring to people as people ,
instead of labels
Using person-first language - Answer-He/she has instead of is HAVING VS being
Illnesses rather than illness
What is Person First Language - Answer-Referring to people by their name rather than
using labels demonstrates respect (a person with schizophrenia (illness thing they have
not who they are
What does person first language do - Answer-Removes labels, removes stigma, shows
respect and creates opportunity to change attitude and practices
What is Wellness Focused Approach to recovery - Answer-In illness based model focus
is predominately fixed on the diagnosis of illness and its accompanied symptoms,
Wellness-focused approach is strength based
How does it begin - Answer-It begins with an understanding of what a person is like at
their best and strengths and resources they have to recover their wellness. It facilitates
hope
Foundational Principles of Wellness - Answer-
Hope - Answer-First believe you can then get goals then keep believing
Personal Responsibility - Answer-Take action toward the goal you set, Make good
choices
Education - Answer-Get Good information Use info to make decision
Spirituality - Answer-Find meaning and purpose in your life.Identify what matters to you
the most
Self Advocacy - Answer-Communicate effectively, Change methods based on different
situation
