Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist – FINAL PRACTICE EXAM *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist – FINAL
PRACTICE EXAM *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
Structural racism can negatively affect...
color.
Health outcomes and recovery processes for people of
Trauma, health inequalities, and social inequity are likely to...
Exace...
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist – FINAL
PRACTICE EXAM *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
Structural racism can negatively affect... Health outcomes and recovery processes for people of
color.
Trauma, health inequalities, and social inequity are likely to... Exacerbate behavioral health issues.
A consumer shares that in their culture, discussing personal struggles with family members is considered
inappropriate. How can the Peer Support Specialist help? Role-play potential ways for the
consumer to approach the topic with family members, should they decide to do so.
During outreach in a particular community, a Family Peer Support Specialist discovers that many families
need support but are hesitant to seek services due to cultural and spiritual beliefs. How can the Family
Peer Support Specialist better assist these families? Increase cultural competence by engaging in
local community activities (e.g., health fairs, festivals) and building relationships with families and
community leaders.
Trauma is best defined as... Extreme stress caused by unexpected, overwhelming events that
surpass a person's coping abilities.
A trauma-informed environment can be described as... A supportive, non-judgmental space
where individuals can explore new coping methods.
Which of the following aligns with a trauma-informed approach? "What happened to you?"
A consumer has been joking around and not taking group discussions seriously lately. How can the Peer
Support Specialist help this consumer? Stay focused on the individual's recovery objectives.
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, For Peer Support Specialists, effective self-care includes... Recognizing personal triggers, managing
one's own recovery, and maintaining a strong support network.
Burnout occurs when... Work-related stress becomes too overwhelming to manage.
Compassion fatigue (also referred to as vicarious trauma) is... Taking on the intense stress or
trauma experienced by those we assist.
If a Peer Support Specialist notices they are excessively worried about the people they support, what
should they do? Develop a robust self-care plan that includes setting boundaries, taking breaks,
seeking support, and preventing work-related stress from carrying over.
Recovery capital refers to... The total resources a person has to support and maintain their
recovery journey.
A person with co-occurring disorders is best described as... Someone living with both mental
health and substance use challenges.
What is the primary aim of the harm reduction model for substance use issues? To reduce
overdose risks and enhance access to care systems.
Medication-Assisted Recovery is primarily used to... Help individuals who use opiates by reducing
cravings, easing withdrawal symptoms, and restoring brain balance disrupted by addiction.
Two people at a drop-in center are having a heated argument about which radio station to listen to and
are beginning to threaten each other. How can the Peer Support Specialist de-escalate the situation?
a. Separate the individuals, offer support, and involve them in finding a resolution.
At the peer center, there is regular tension and conflict as people pack up to leave at closing time. How
can the Peer Support Specialist manage this recurring issue? Communicate the closing time 45
minutes in advance, assist individuals with their belongings, and remind everyone they are welcome to
return the following day.
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