CPSS Ethical Practice 4

Question 1

In North Carolina, a peer support specialist is mandatory reporter if they have reasonable suspicion of:

Accepted Answer

Abuse or neglect of a child or disabled adult

Answer

NC law requires mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of vulnerable populations such as children and disabled adults.

Question 2

Cultural humility in peer support practice means:

Accepted Answer

Continuously reflecting on and challenging one's own cultural biases and assumptions

Answer

Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and learning rather than claiming expertise in any culture.

Question 3

A peer support specialist has a financial stake in a housing program they frequently recommend to the people they support. This represents:

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest that must be disclosed to a supervisor

Answer

A financial stake in a referral creates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to maintain ethical transparency.

Question 4

When a peer specialist uses language like 'addict' or 'crazy' to describe persons in recovery, this primarily violates the ethical principle of:

Accepted Answer

Dignity and respect for persons

Answer

Using stigmatizing language violates the ethical principle of treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Question 5

A peer specialist is asked to falsify documentation to help a person qualify for a benefit they technically do not qualify for. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain that falsifying records is dishonest and violates professional ethics

Answer

Falsifying records is unethical and potentially illegal regardless of the perceived benefit to the person being supported.

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

CPSS Ethical Practice 4