PSS Documentation, Person-Centered Language, and Goal Setting 3

Question 1

Which statement uses person-first language correctly?

Accepted Answer

She is a person living with schizophrenia.

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The schizophrenic in room 3 needs support.

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The schizophrenic patient has made progress.

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His schizophrenia defines his daily challenges.

Question 2

A peer specialist notices that a goal set three months ago is no longer relevant to the peer's life. What should happen?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the peer to revise or replace the goal.

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Keep the goal as written to maintain consistency in the record.

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Document the peer's disengagement as non-compliance.

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Report the change to a supervisor for approval first.

Question 3

Which term should a peer specialist AVOID when documenting services?

Accepted Answer

Frequent flyer

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Self-identified goal

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Recovery journey

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Personal strength

Question 4

What does 'timely documentation' mean in peer support practice?

Accepted Answer

Recording interactions as soon as reasonably possible after they occur.

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Completing notes only at the end of the month.

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Documenting only when a supervisor requests a review.

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Writing notes before the peer visit so time is saved.

Question 5

A peer's goal states: 'I want to feel better.' How should a peer specialist respond?

Accepted Answer

Help the peer define what 'feel better' looks like in specific, measurable terms.

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Accept the goal as written since it is person-centered.

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Rewrite the goal without consulting the peer.

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Tell the peer this is not a valid goal.

Question 6

In peer support documentation, the term 'recovery-oriented' language means:

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing hope, strengths, and the individual's capacity to define their own recovery.

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Focusing only on symptoms and medication adherence.

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Documenting only formal treatment milestones.

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Using clinical diagnostic terminology consistently.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a short-term goal in an individualized service plan?

Accepted Answer

A specific step to be completed within a defined near-term timeframe.

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A broad vision statement about the peer's long-term life direction.

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A diagnosis-related benchmark set by the treatment team.

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An open-ended aspiration without a target date.