DSP Year 1 Complete Questions And Verified Correct Answers

Describe the DSPs role on the individual's planning team: A) The DSP finds and coordinates needed services B) The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals C) The DSP makes decisions for the individual D) The DSP assesses the individual's needs and makes recommendations for specific services - Correct AnswersB The organizations known as Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of Developmental Services: A) Make up the leadership and staff of each regional center B) Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act C) Send representatives to participateon each individual's person-centered planning team during the development of the IPP D) Fund generic services for individuals with developmental disabilities - Correct AnswersB Regional centers provide a variety of services to individuals, including: A) Routine medical treatment B) Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP) C) Basic household utilities D) Local transportation services through a Special Vehicle Network (SVN) - Correct AnswersB An IPP is a written agreement between the individual and the Regional Center that: A) List the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those goals B) Is developed through a process of person to vendor planning C) Is developed by the planning team and the vendor D) Is developed without the individual at the IPP meeting - Correct AnswersA Developmental Disabilities Area Boards are located throughout California to carry out the mission of the: A) State Council on Developmental Disabilities B) Department of Developmental Services C) Local regional centers D) Department of Social Services - Correct AnswersA The Department of Social Services writes and revises Title 22 regulations which are rules for: A) Recreation programs B) Regional centers C) Community care licensed homes D) Education programs - Correct AnswersC California People First helps individuals learn about: A) Services and supports that are vendored by the regional center B) Self-advocacy, their rights, and how to speak up for themselves C) Legal counseling and representation D) Person-centered planning and service coordination - Correct AnswersB The most important principle of "Risk Management" is: A) Offer first aid immediately B) Prevention is the number one priority C) Keep the floor clean D) Stop all high-risk activities - Correct AnswersB The DSP's role in risk management is: A) To actively promote practices that will keep individuals safe B) To help people enjoy their lives more C) To hold person-centered planning meetings D) To remove all danger from individuals' lives - Correct AnswersA An environmental risk is: A) An object or activity that may cause harm where an individual lives or works B) Found only in nature and wooded areas C) A health condition that may cause harm to an individual or their friends D) A behavior that is aggressive or harmful - Correct AnswersA A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center and com- munity care licensing whenever: A) An individual has a minor injury B) A meal is missed C) An individual is missing D) The DSP is unable to come to work - Correct AnswersC A mandated reporter must report abuse or neglect of an adult by telephone immediately, and: A) Submit a written report within two working days B) Wait for a response before doing anything else C) Offer first aid immediately D) Keep details of the abuse or neglect private - Correct AnswersA The first step in risk assessment and planning is to: A) Remove the risk B) Identify the risk C) Get more information about the risk D) Get help from the planning team - Correct AnswersB After reporting a "special incident" by telephone the DSP must also: A) Send a written report to the regional center within the next two days (48 hours) B) Ask for a written acknowledgment of the report C) Send a written report to the local police within the next three days (72 hours) D) Write down the name of the person they spoke to at the regional center - Correct AnswersA Over-the-counter medications are those that: A) Are very expensive and require careful monitoring B) May be purchased in a store without a doctor's order, but in the CCL homes, a physician's order is required. C) Must be ordered by a physician or other licensed health care professional. D) Have serious side effects. - Correct AnswersB A DSP may assist an individual with self-administration of a PRN medication, as long as: A) It is not too costly B) It is ordered by a doctor for a specific condition, and meets all CCF requirements. C) It will help the individual have better health or comfort D) The individual asks for the medication - Correct AnswersB Documenting self-administration of medication: A) Isn't necessary B) Increases medication safety and reduces risk of medication errors C) Saves time during doctor visits D) Reduces the amount of time needed for administration of medication - Correct AnswersB A PRN medication: A) Is administered whenever the DSP decides B) Must be ordered by a doctor C) Is only over-the-counter medication D) Does not have to be recorded in the individual's MAR - Correct AnswersB When a medication error occurs: A) The error requires special incident reporting only if it is life-threatening B) Both 911 and the individual's doctor must be informed C) The error must be reported to the Regional Center and Community Care Licensing as a Special Incident. D) The facility administrator decides whether a Special Incident Report is needed - Correct AnswersC If a medication error results in a life threatening situation, the DSP should: A) Call 911 for assistance immediately B) Speak to the individual's doctor before taking any action C) Wait until the individual has difficulty breathing before calling 911 D) Speak with the facility administrator before taking any action - Correct AnswersA Medication taken away from the care facility must be packaged: A) In a box with the pharmacy's name and phone number B) With a label of the facility's name, address and phone number and the individual's name, name of medication and instructions C) With instructions for administration D) With the name and phone number of the DSP and a copy of the medication information sheet - Correct AnswersB A standard precaution for infection control is: A) Hand washing B) Wearing warm clothes C) Avoiding crowds D) Getting plenty of rest - Correct AnswersA Who chooses how the individual's personal care is provided? A) The individual B) The DSP C) An individual's parent D) A home administrator - Correct AnswersA Disinfecting a surface requires: A) Hand sanitizer B) A solution of bleach and water C) Hot water D) A solution of soap and water - Correct AnswersB When an individual refuses to open her mouth for tooth brushing, what kind of obstacle is she demonstrating? A) Physical obstacle B) Behavioral obstacle C) Informational obstacle D) Personal obstacle - Correct AnswersB When you assist someone who is not physically able to brush her teeth, you should: A) Use behavioral techniques to change her behavior B) Help her only with what she cannot do C) Show her the proper way to brush D) Offer her rewards for brushi