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1. What is the goal of the Key: B
harm reduction model for KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations
substance use
challenges? KSA: 2.4.
Be familiar with recovery approaches and peer
A. Diminished rate of support techniques specific to individuals with
judicial system exposure substance use challenges.
and incarceration
B. Decreased overdose Rationale:
risk and improved access The key is correct because per the Substance Abuse
to systems of care and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
C. Enhanced community research has demonstrated that a harm reduction
engagement and approach for individuals with substance use
relationship building challenges substantially reduces the risk of overdose
D. Increase in self- death and promotes linkages to care.
assessment of confidence
and self-worth
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2. A consumer has been Key: D
spending the last few KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills
weeks joking around and
not taking group seriously. KSA: 3.5.
How would the Peer Practice self-awareness to ensure that the individual's
Support Specialist resiliency and recovery remain the focal point of the
support the consumer? peer support relationship.
A. Tell the consumer this is Rationale:
not a laughing matter. This is the best option as it refocuses on the
B. Request to be consumer's needs and wants.
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.
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3. A consumer is frustrated Key: A
because several different KSA Dimension: 4. Recovery Support
service providers are not
communicating well KSA: 4.11.
when it comes to their Provide individuals with tools or knowledge to
care. How can the Peer support a self-driven perspective in collaboration
Support Specialist with other service providers.
support this consumer?
Rationale:
A. Encourage the This option encourages consumers to self-advocate
consumer to request a for their needs and wants with their care team
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.
D. Write a formal
complaint to management
on behalf of the consumer
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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification
Exam Practice Questions Latest Already Graded
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Terms in this set (16)
1. What is the goal of the Key: B
harm reduction model for KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations
substance use
challenges? KSA: 2.4.
Be familiar with recovery approaches and peer
A. Diminished rate of support techniques specific to individuals with
judicial system exposure substance use challenges.
and incarceration
B. Decreased overdose Rationale:
risk and improved access The key is correct because per the Substance Abuse
to systems of care and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
C. Enhanced community research has demonstrated that a harm reduction
engagement and approach for individuals with substance use
relationship building challenges substantially reduces the risk of overdose
D. Increase in self- death and promotes linkages to care.
assessment of confidence
and self-worth
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2. A consumer has been Key: D
spending the last few KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills
weeks joking around and
not taking group seriously. KSA: 3.5.
How would the Peer Practice self-awareness to ensure that the individual's
Support Specialist resiliency and recovery remain the focal point of the
support the consumer? peer support relationship.
A. Tell the consumer this is Rationale:
not a laughing matter. This is the best option as it refocuses on the
B. Request to be consumer's needs and wants.
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.
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3. A consumer is frustrated Key: A
because several different KSA Dimension: 4. Recovery Support
service providers are not
communicating well KSA: 4.11.
when it comes to their Provide individuals with tools or knowledge to
care. How can the Peer support a self-driven perspective in collaboration
Support Specialist with other service providers.
support this consumer?
Rationale:
A. Encourage the This option encourages consumers to self-advocate
consumer to request a for their needs and wants with their care team
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.
D. Write a formal
complaint to management
on behalf of the consumer
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