CRS PA BOARD COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ stigma. Answer: deeply discredited due to perceived/undesired
differences
⩥ promote person-centered recovery/wellness support services. Answer:
advocacy
⩥ describe individual's rights and responsibilities. Answer: advocacy
⩥ apply principles of individual choice and self-determination. Answer:
advocacy
⩥ use person centered language. Answer: advocacy
⩥ collaborate to identify and coordinate choices with resources. Answer:
advocacy
⩥ recognize multiple pathways to recovery (ex. holistic focuses on
mind, body, spirit, and environment). Answer: Advocacy
,⩥ Goals of Peer Support. Answer: 1) instill hope 2) promote positive
self image/reduce stigma 3) decrease isolation 4) person-centered
recovery 5) Relationship of equals
⩥ Support offered by PRS. Answer: 1) emotional (empathy, support),
informational support (community supports) 3) tangible support-getting
resources 4) affiliational-promote social connections
⩥ PEER IS NOT:. Answer: 1) therapist/counselor, 2) case manager 3)
nurse/dr 4)sponsor 5) clergy
⩥ Recognize risk indicators that may affect welfare/safety-recognize
emergency or crisis situations. Answer: ethical responsiblity
⩥ indicate any personal issues that may interfere with ability to perform
job duties. Answer: ethical responsiblity
⩥ report suspicions of abuse or neglect. Answer: ethical responsibility
⩥ evaluate peer's satisfaction with progress toward recovery. Answer:
ethical responsibility
⩥ collect data/documentation. Answer: ethical responsibility
, ⩥ Adhere to limits of role & maintain professional and personal
boundaries. Answer: ethical responsibility
⩥ boundaries/lines not to cross. Answer: ethical responsibility-- 1) no
exchanging money/gifts 2) no exchange services 3) no flirting, dating or
socializing 4) never share personal contact info 5) don't acknowledge a
peer in the community unless they approach you first 6)follow agency
policies 7) safety is priority 8) if fear violation of boundary ask
supervisor
⩥ cultural competency. Answer: ethical responsibility-------1)
understand own assumptions (worldview) 2) other's values and
assumptions 3) examine own biases and prejudices 4) be open to
different views of health, illness, wellness & recovery 5) may affect
verbal and nonverbal styles 6) may affect family relationships
⩥ ethical responsibility. Answer: Adhere to rules of confidentiality
⩥ confidentiality. Answer: ethical responsibility to not share-dont
disclose identifying information shared with you. Social media can
break confidentiality; info. disclosed during peer relationship must
continue to be confidential even upon ending the relationship
⩥ Limitations to confidentiality. Answer: if peer is at risk of imminent
harm of herself or others you must speak up and break confidentiality-
"duty to protect"
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ stigma. Answer: deeply discredited due to perceived/undesired
differences
⩥ promote person-centered recovery/wellness support services. Answer:
advocacy
⩥ describe individual's rights and responsibilities. Answer: advocacy
⩥ apply principles of individual choice and self-determination. Answer:
advocacy
⩥ use person centered language. Answer: advocacy
⩥ collaborate to identify and coordinate choices with resources. Answer:
advocacy
⩥ recognize multiple pathways to recovery (ex. holistic focuses on
mind, body, spirit, and environment). Answer: Advocacy
,⩥ Goals of Peer Support. Answer: 1) instill hope 2) promote positive
self image/reduce stigma 3) decrease isolation 4) person-centered
recovery 5) Relationship of equals
⩥ Support offered by PRS. Answer: 1) emotional (empathy, support),
informational support (community supports) 3) tangible support-getting
resources 4) affiliational-promote social connections
⩥ PEER IS NOT:. Answer: 1) therapist/counselor, 2) case manager 3)
nurse/dr 4)sponsor 5) clergy
⩥ Recognize risk indicators that may affect welfare/safety-recognize
emergency or crisis situations. Answer: ethical responsiblity
⩥ indicate any personal issues that may interfere with ability to perform
job duties. Answer: ethical responsiblity
⩥ report suspicions of abuse or neglect. Answer: ethical responsibility
⩥ evaluate peer's satisfaction with progress toward recovery. Answer:
ethical responsibility
⩥ collect data/documentation. Answer: ethical responsibility
, ⩥ Adhere to limits of role & maintain professional and personal
boundaries. Answer: ethical responsibility
⩥ boundaries/lines not to cross. Answer: ethical responsibility-- 1) no
exchanging money/gifts 2) no exchange services 3) no flirting, dating or
socializing 4) never share personal contact info 5) don't acknowledge a
peer in the community unless they approach you first 6)follow agency
policies 7) safety is priority 8) if fear violation of boundary ask
supervisor
⩥ cultural competency. Answer: ethical responsibility-------1)
understand own assumptions (worldview) 2) other's values and
assumptions 3) examine own biases and prejudices 4) be open to
different views of health, illness, wellness & recovery 5) may affect
verbal and nonverbal styles 6) may affect family relationships
⩥ ethical responsibility. Answer: Adhere to rules of confidentiality
⩥ confidentiality. Answer: ethical responsibility to not share-dont
disclose identifying information shared with you. Social media can
break confidentiality; info. disclosed during peer relationship must
continue to be confidential even upon ending the relationship
⩥ Limitations to confidentiality. Answer: if peer is at risk of imminent
harm of herself or others you must speak up and break confidentiality-
"duty to protect"
