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CALMHSA MEDI -CAL PEER SUPPORT
CERTIFICATION EXAM A CCURATE
100%
Question :A consumer expresses they want to give the
Peer Support Specialist a gift to show their appreciation for the help they have received. How would the Peer Support Specialist respond?
- Accept the consumer's present if the purchased item is
less than $25.
- Ask the consumer to instead consider donating to a
relevant charity.
- Thank the consumer for their thoughtfulness before
declining the gift.
- Tell the consumer that is unnecessary since they are
just doing their job.
Correct answer:C
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Rationale: This response differentiates itself from the
detractors by its acknowledgement of the consumer's intentions while also maintaining the standards outlined in the "Integrity" portion of the Peer Code of Ethics.
Question :A Peer Support Specialist is meeting with a
consumer's care team to discuss the consumer's failure to follow through on their treatment goals. What action would the Peer Support Specialist take to support the consumer?
- Provide the care team with an update on what steps the
consumer has taken since the last team meeting.
- Attend the meeting without contributing to the
conversation since there is no peer support update.
- Ask each member of the care team what they have
been doing to help the consumer achieve their goals.
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- Take detailed notes to relay the comments to the
consumer during the next peer support session.
Correct answer:A
Rationale: The response is correct as it respects the
unique role of other members of the care team while appropriately advocating for the consumer from the Peer provider perspective.
Question :A Peer Support Specialist takes handwritten
notes during a check-in with a consumer. If the Peer Support Specialist is not able to enter the notes into the consumer's electronic file right away, how would they proceed?
- File the notes in a locked drawer to retrieve and enter
later.
- Turn the notes upside down so the contents are not
visible.
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- Ask another Peer supporter to enter the notes for them.
Correct answer:A
Rationale: HIPAA regulations specify that any
handwritten notes pertaining to a consumer's mental health must be kept confidential. The reference is an example of the guidance given to Peer Support Specialists on how to manage confidentiality in written materials.
Question :A consumer thinks their diet may have a
negative impact on their mental health. What can the Peer Support Specialist do to help?
- Ask the consumer about their interest in seeing a
nutritionist for an assessment.
- Recommend that the consumer start taking a daily
multivitamin.