CRM CRM Certification, Scope of Practice & Legal Frameworks 2

Question 1

Confidentiality in recovery mentorship can be broken without client consent in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A client expresses a credible, imminent plan to harm themselves or another person

Answer

Duty-to-warn laws require disclosure when a client poses a credible, imminent danger to themselves or others — this overrides confidentiality.

Question 2

42 CFR Part 2 is a federal regulation specifically designed to protect the confidentiality of:

Accepted Answer

Records of substance use disorder treatment

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 provides heightened confidentiality protections for records related to substance use disorder treatment programs receiving federal funding.

Question 3

A recovery mentor working within a clinical setting should document client interactions primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain accurate records of contacts, referrals, and progress to support continuity of care

Answer

Documentation ensures continuity of care, accountability, and an accurate record of the support provided — it is not punitive or for unauthorized disclosure.

Question 4

Professional codes of ethics for CRMs typically require mentors to:

Accepted Answer

Practice within their competence and refer when client needs exceed their scope

Answer

Ethical codes require CRMs to know the limits of their competence and to refer clients to qualified professionals when needs exceed their scope.

Question 5

Cultural competence in CRM practice means:

Accepted Answer

Understanding and respecting how cultural identity shapes a client's experience of recovery and health

Answer

Cultural competence requires understanding how culture, identity, and lived experience shape a client's worldview and tailoring support accordingly.

CRM - Certified Recovery Mentor Practice Test

CRM - Certified Recovery Mentor Practice Test

CRM CRM Certification, Scope of Practice & Legal Frameworks 2