CRSS Crisis Support and Safety 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'trauma-informed crisis support'?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing how trauma history can shape a person's crisis response and adjusting support accordingly

Answer

Trauma-informed care acknowledges that past trauma influences current crises and tailors the support approach to minimize re-traumatization.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, a peer specialist may share protected health information without consent in which crisis scenario?

Accepted Answer

When there is a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of the peer or others

Answer

HIPAA's 'serious and imminent threat' exception permits disclosure to prevent or lessen an imminent danger to the peer or others.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of asking a peer in crisis to identify their 'reasons for living'?

Accepted Answer

To activate protective factors and strengthen the will to stay safe

Answer

Identifying reasons for living activates protective factors — connections and motivations that buffer against suicidal urges.

Question 4

A peer specialist notices a colleague displaying signs of burnout and compassion fatigue after several back-to-back crisis situations. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Gently raise the concern and encourage the colleague to seek supervision or support

Answer

Addressing compassion fatigue early through supportive conversation and professional supervision protects both the peer specialist and the people they serve.

Question 5

When supporting a peer experiencing a psychiatric crisis, which action is outside the peer specialist's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing the psychiatric condition driving the crisis

Answer

Diagnosing psychiatric conditions is a clinical function outside the peer specialist's scope of practice.

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS Crisis Support and Safety 3