DSP2 Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities say that making choices is important because
- CORRECT ANSWER It gives their lives meaning
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for individuals to make choices because it -
CORRECT ANSWER Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSPs and individuals
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to : - CORRECT ANSWER Use the
"Making My Own Choices book" and picture sticker book
If an individual has good verbal skills a good strategy offering choice is : - CORRECT
ANSWER Ask them which item they want
If an individual is not able to say or point to things they want , a good strategy for offering a choice is
to : - CORRECT ANSWER Show them one item and watch for their non - verbal response
When an individual is given a choice between reading a magazine or listening to music , one possible
non - verbal response is for the individual to : - CORRECT ANSWER Reach for the magazine
When an individual pushes away an item , she is demonstrating : - CORRECT
ANSWER Avoidance behavior
One way to honor and respect an individual's choice is to : - CORRECT ANSWER Give them
the chosen item or activity
An individual choice that should be talked about during the person- centered planning process is : -
CORRECT ANSWER What job an individual wants to have
One way for a DSP to help with an individual's person - centered planning process is to : - CORRECT
ANSWER Share knowledge of an individual's preferences from using the " Making My Own
Choices " book
, What can the DSP learn about the individual during the person- centered planning process ? -
CORRECT ANSWER The individual's life goals
How should the DSP get ready for a person centered planning meeting ? - CORRECT
ANSWER By asking the individual about their goals
What is the DSP's role as a person- centered planning team member ? - CORRECT
ANSWER to support an individual's goals , desires , and needs
What are some tips for communicating with family members about the individual's preferences ? -
CORRECT ANSWER Be an honest advocate for the individual
How can the DSP support an individual's goals and objectives ? - CORRECT ANSWER Know
what their responsibilities are
How can the DSP help to assess an individual's progress in meeting their IPP goals and objectives ? -
CORRECT ANSWER Write down observations or keep a record of what is done to implement
the IPP
Ethics Observation and Decision Making are skills included in the : - CORRECT
ANSWER DSP toolbox
What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services received by an individual ? - CORRECT
ANSWER ) Ask questions about the individual's quality of life
The objectives of an individual must be : - CORRECT ANSWER Specific and related to goals
Which is the responsibility of the service coordinator ? - CORRECT ANSWER Help
individuals find needed services and supports
What is one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order for a medication ? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tell the doctor about medications being taken by the individual
CORRECT ANSWERS
Individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities say that making choices is important because
- CORRECT ANSWER It gives their lives meaning
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for individuals to make choices because it -
CORRECT ANSWER Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSPs and individuals
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to : - CORRECT ANSWER Use the
"Making My Own Choices book" and picture sticker book
If an individual has good verbal skills a good strategy offering choice is : - CORRECT
ANSWER Ask them which item they want
If an individual is not able to say or point to things they want , a good strategy for offering a choice is
to : - CORRECT ANSWER Show them one item and watch for their non - verbal response
When an individual is given a choice between reading a magazine or listening to music , one possible
non - verbal response is for the individual to : - CORRECT ANSWER Reach for the magazine
When an individual pushes away an item , she is demonstrating : - CORRECT
ANSWER Avoidance behavior
One way to honor and respect an individual's choice is to : - CORRECT ANSWER Give them
the chosen item or activity
An individual choice that should be talked about during the person- centered planning process is : -
CORRECT ANSWER What job an individual wants to have
One way for a DSP to help with an individual's person - centered planning process is to : - CORRECT
ANSWER Share knowledge of an individual's preferences from using the " Making My Own
Choices " book
, What can the DSP learn about the individual during the person- centered planning process ? -
CORRECT ANSWER The individual's life goals
How should the DSP get ready for a person centered planning meeting ? - CORRECT
ANSWER By asking the individual about their goals
What is the DSP's role as a person- centered planning team member ? - CORRECT
ANSWER to support an individual's goals , desires , and needs
What are some tips for communicating with family members about the individual's preferences ? -
CORRECT ANSWER Be an honest advocate for the individual
How can the DSP support an individual's goals and objectives ? - CORRECT ANSWER Know
what their responsibilities are
How can the DSP help to assess an individual's progress in meeting their IPP goals and objectives ? -
CORRECT ANSWER Write down observations or keep a record of what is done to implement
the IPP
Ethics Observation and Decision Making are skills included in the : - CORRECT
ANSWER DSP toolbox
What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services received by an individual ? - CORRECT
ANSWER ) Ask questions about the individual's quality of life
The objectives of an individual must be : - CORRECT ANSWER Specific and related to goals
Which is the responsibility of the service coordinator ? - CORRECT ANSWER Help
individuals find needed services and supports
What is one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order for a medication ? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tell the doctor about medications being taken by the individual
