CPSS Peer Support Principles 4

Question 1

Under North Carolina law, peer support specialists are mandatory reporters when they have reasonable cause to suspect:

Accepted Answer

Child abuse or neglect involving a minor

Answer

North Carolina law requires mandatory reporting when there is reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused or neglected, regardless of confidentiality obligations.

Question 2

Confidentiality in peer support services may be broken WITHOUT client consent in which situation?

Accepted Answer

The client makes a credible threat to harm a specific person

Answer

A credible, specific threat to harm an identifiable third party triggers the duty to warn, which overrides confidentiality protections.

Question 3

A peer specialist receives a gift from a person they support. According to ethical guidelines, the best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline while explaining the ethical boundary and why it exists

Answer

Ethical guidelines generally advise declining gifts and using the moment as an opportunity to explain professional boundaries transparently.

Question 4

Which action would constitute a dual relationship in peer support?

Accepted Answer

Becoming close friends with someone you currently support

Answer

A dual relationship occurs when the peer specialist takes on a second role (e.g., friend) beyond their professional role, which can compromise objectivity and boundaries.

Question 5

HIPAA protections for peer support records primarily require that:

Accepted Answer

Protected health information is not disclosed without authorization

Answer

HIPAA's core requirement is that protected health information (PHI) cannot be used or disclosed without proper authorization except in specific permitted circumstances.

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

CPSS Peer Support Principles 4