CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION
PRACTITIONER (CPRP) ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024
True or False: In psychiatric rehabilitation (PRP) there is no one
definition of recovery that has been agreed upon. It can refer to both
a process or an outcome of interventions, or both. - True; Overall
when discussing recovery we're talking about a person's right &
ability to live a safe, dignified and meaningful life in the community of
their choice despite a continuing/ persistent disability/ illness.
What is SAMHSA? - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration.
What does SAMHSA do? - Provide technical assistance to consumer
run programs. They also fund various demonstration projects to
promote the development of self-help groups and other innovative
peer support programs.
What is SAMHSA definition of recovery? - A process of change
through which individuals improve their health and wellness, life a
self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
What is the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative? - A plan created
by SAMHSA that delineates four major dimensions that support a life
in recovery.
What are SAMHSA's four major dimensions of recovery? - Four
dimensions include: Health, Home, Purpose, Recovery
Describe the "Health" component of the Recovery Support Strategic
Initiative by SAMHSA. - Refers to overcoming or managing one's
,disease(s), as well as, living in a physically and emotionally healthy
way.
Describe the "Home" component of the Recovery Support Strategic
Initiative by SAMHSA. - Refers to having a stable place to live.
Describe the "Purpose" component of the Recovery Support
Strategic Initiative by SAMHSA. - Refers to meaningful daily activities
like employment, school, volunteerism, family care taking, creative
endeavors, etc. And the independence, income, and resources to
participate in society.
Describe the "Community" component of the Recovery Support
Strategic Initiative by SAMHSA. - Refers to relationships and social
networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.
What are the 4 main perspectives of psychiatric disability? - Medical,
disability, biopsycho-social, social
Define the "medical perspective" on psychiatric disability. - Focuses
on treating the mental health condition by identifying and addressing
the symptoms of the psychiatric illness. Relies on the DSM-5
definitions of mental health conditions. Most medical professionals
have been trained in this perspective. Treatment typically focuses on
psychotropic medications and psychotherapy.
What are some common terms used from the medical perspective of
psychiatric disability? - Mental illness, mental impairment, psychotic
disorder, emotional disturbance, or psychiatric diagnosis
How does the APA/ DSM-5 define a mental health condition? -
Manifestation of a behavioral, psychological, or biological
dysfunction:
symptoms must be noticeable (clinically significant)
must cause, or is at risk of causing, distress or difficulties in role
functioning
,must have abnormal response to an event or a culturally/ socially
acceptable reaction to circumstances/ events
a faulty way of perceiving or reacting to the world or a biological
cause
Positive symptoms - Refers to the presence of signs and symptoms.
Such as delusions or hallucinations
Negative symptoms - Refers to the absence of typical/ normal
behavior. Such as social withdrawal, poverty of thought content,
blunted or flat affect
How are symptoms classified? - Affective, behavioral, and cognitive
Affective symptoms - Relate to how we feel
Behavioral symptoms - Refer to our actions and how we behave
Cognitive symptoms - Refers to thoughts, how we think, and process
information
What are principles 1-3 of Psychiatric Rehabilitation? - Principles 1-3
relate to the role of the practitioner.
PRP Practitioners convey hope and respect. Believe that all
individuals have the capacity for learning and growth.
PRP practitioners recognize that culture is central to recovery and
strive to provide culturally appropriate and relevant services to
consumers.
PRP practitioners engage in the process of informed, shared
decision-making and facilitate partnerships with other
people/resources the individual receiving services has identified.
, What are principles 4-10 of Psychiatric Rehabilitation? - Principles 4-
10 relate to best practices in the field
PRP services build on strengths and capabilities of the individual.
PRP services are person-centered and designed to address the
unique need of the individuals, consistent with their values, hopes,
and aspirations.
PRP services support full integration of people in recovery into their
respective communities; to exercise their citizenship and explore
responsibilities/ opportunities that come with being a community
member in society.
PRP services promote empowerment and self-determination.
Everyone has the right to make their own decisions about their
treatment and life.
PRP services facilitate the development of support networks through
natural community supports, peer support initiatives, and self/mutual
help groups.
PRP services help people promote the quality of ALL aspects of their
lives. Including: social, occupational, residential, intellectual,
spiritual, and financial.
PRP services promote health and wellness and encourages people
to use individualized wellness plans.
What are principles 11-12 of Psychiatric Rehabilitation? - Principles
11-12 relate to service delivery.
PRP services emphasize evidence-based practices, promising/
emerging best practices that produce outcomes in line with personal
recover. Programs should have structured program evaluation,
quality improvement/assurance that actively involves consumers
