DSP 1 Final Exam Practice Questions And Answers 100% Certified

What is one reason for the DSP Training? - Correct AnswersA) To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is: - Correct AnswersD) Satisfaction When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills, they are playing the role of: - Correct AnswersC) Teacher Which is an example of "People First" Language? - Correct AnswersC) Individual with a developmental disability According to California state law, a developmental disability: - Correct AnswersC) Greatly limits three or more major life activities One characteristic of cerebral palsy is: - Correct AnswersB) Involuntary movements Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that could affect an individual's health and well- being? - Correct AnswersD) Observation Describe the DSPs role on the individual's planning team: - Correct AnswersB) The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals What is the Platinum Rule? - Correct AnswersD) Treat others as they would like to be treated Which Lanterman Act value says that services and supports should be based on an individual's needs and preferences? - Correct AnswersC) Choice The organizations known as Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of Developmental Services: - Correct AnswersB) Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are rules guiding the work of: - Correct AnswersC) Regional centers and vendors Regional centers provide a variety of services to individuals, including: - Correct AnswersB) Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP) An IPP is a written agreement between the individual and the Regional Center that: - Correct AnswersA) List the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those goals Developmental Disabilities Area Boards are located throughout California to carry out the mission of the: - Correct AnswersA) State Council on Developmental Disabilities The Department of Social Services writes and revises Title 22 regulations which are rules for: - Correct AnswersC) Community care licensed homes When you see (compass pointing to E) in the Student Resource Guide, it tells you to use this DSP tool: - Correct AnswersB) Ethics A vendor is an individual or agency who: - Correct AnswersB) Has a contract with a regional center to provide specific services and supports The Lanterman Act says that individuals with developmental disabilities have: - Correct AnswersC) The same rights as everyone else California People First helps individuals learn about: - Correct AnswersB) Self-advocacy, their rights, and how to speak up for themselves The most important principle of "Risk Management" is: - Correct AnswersB) Prevention is the number one priority The DSP's role in risk management is: - Correct AnswersA) To actively promote practices that will keep individuals safe An environmental risk is: - Correct AnswersA) An object or activity that may cause harm where an individual lives or works A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center and com- munity care licensing whenever: - Correct AnswersC) An individual is missing A mandated reporter must report abuse or neglect of an adult by telephone immediately, and: - Correct AnswersA) Submit a written report within two working days The first step in risk assessment and planning is to: - Correct AnswersB) Identify the risk After reporting a "special incident" by telephone the DSP must also: - Correct AnswersA) Send a written report to the regional center within the next two days (48 hours) A report shall be made to the licensing agency whenever there is: - Correct AnswersB) The death of an individual, regardless of the cause Which of the following must be reported by a "mandated reporter"? - Correct AnswersB) An individual shows signs of having been physically abused. A mandated reporter must report incidents of abuse of an adult living in a licensed facility to: - Correct AnswersB) CCL and regional center Community Care Licensing regulations say that a DSP may only assist with self-administration of medications that have been ordered or prescribed by a doctor, dentist or a: - Correct AnswersC) Nurse practitioner Prescription medications are those that: - Correct AnswersC) Must be ordered by a doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner or other licensed health care professional who is authorized to prescribe medication Over-the-counter medications are those that: - Correct AnswersB) May be purchased in a store without a doctor's order, but in the CCL homes, a physician's order is required. A DSP may assist an individual with self-administration of a PRN medication, as long as: - Correct AnswersB) It is ordered by a doctor for a specific condition, and meets all CCF requirements. When the right dose of medication is taken, the individual receives the correct: - Correct AnswersC) Amount of medication Documenting self-administration of medication: - Correct AnswersB) Increases medication safety and reduces risk of medication errors One good way to learn more about a prescription drug is to: - Correct AnswersA) Get a copy of the medication information sheet from the pharmacist Which of these is one of the "Seven Rights" of Assisting with Self- Administration of Medication? - Correct AnswersC) Right Time If at any time you see that one of the Seven Rights does not match, you should: - Correct AnswersB) Stop and get help from another DSP, your supervisor, the doctor or the pharmacist When an individual's medication dosage has increased, the MAR must be: - Correct AnswersC) Updated to record the change Which is the "best practice" standard of medication management for the DSP? - Correct AnswersA) Record every medication dose and every medication error Which choice below is the best source of information on the side effects of medication? - Correct AnswersB) A medication information sheet from the pharmacy or a doctor A PRN medication: - Correct AnswersB) Must be ordered by a doctor When a medication error occurs: - Correct AnswersC) The error must be reported to the Regional Center and Community Care Licensing as a Special Incident. The MAR must be updated: - Correct AnswersC) Whenever a prescription is changed Community Care Licensing regulations require that all drugs in the home must be: - Correct AnswersC) Logged in a Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record When an individual's medication is discontinued: - Correct AnswersC) The facility must follow the CCL regulations for medication destruction If a medication error results in a life threatening situation, the DSP should: - Correct AnswersA) Call 911 for assistance immediately Medication taken away from the care facility must be packaged: - Correct AnswersB) With a label of the facility's name, address and phone number and the individual's name, name of medication and instructions Drug interactions can occur between: - Correct AnswersA) Two or more drugs One example of a healthy habit is: - Correct AnswersB) Daily exercise What is a "health history"? - Correct AnswersA) Documentation of an individual's past health and current health care needs What document explains the DSP's responsibilities in helping individuals maintain the best possible health? - Correct AnswersA) Individual Program Plan (IPP) Coughing near another person is an example of: - Correct AnswersD) Droplet spread of germs A standard precaution for infection control is: - Correct AnswersA) Hand washing The DSP should always wash their hands after: - Correct AnswersC) Using the bathroom The DSP should use disposable gloves when: - Correct AnswersD) Coming in contact with an individual's body fluids Used disposable gloves must be: - Correct AnswersC) Thrown away Who chooses how the individual's personal care is provided? - Correct AnswersA) The individual Disinfecting a surface requires: - Correct AnswersB) A solution of bleach and water When an individual refuses to open her mouth for tooth brushing, what kind of obstacle is she demonstrating? - Correct AnswersB) Behavioral obstacle When you assist someone who is not physically able to brush her teeth, you should: - Correct AnswersB) Help her only with what she cannot do When an individual does not know how to brush or floss her teeth, what type of obstacle is she demonstrating? - Correct AnswersB) Information obstacle The goal of the oral hygiene session is: - Correct AnswersD) To help the individual become as independent as possible in self-care What do swollen and bleeding gums indicate? - Correct AnswersD) Unhealthy gums An important step in correct tooth brushing is: - Correct AnswersC) Brushing gums and teeth