DSP 1 Exam with complete
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A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life - CORRECT
ANSWER-What is one reason for DSP training?
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life
B. To give the DSP more control over the lives of individuals
C. To make DSPs medical experts
D. To reduce the amount of work DSPs have to do
D. Satisfaction - CORRECT ANSWER-One value that guides services in the Lanterman
Act is:
A. Isolation
B. Obedience
C. Dependence
D. Satisfaction
C. Teacher - CORRECT ANSWER-When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to
help individuals learn about meaningful skills, they are playing the role of:
A. Ambassador
B. Boss
C. Teacher
D. Parent
C. Individual with a developmental disability - CORRECT ANSWER-Which is an
example of "People First" Language?
A. Victim of autism
B. Handicapped person
C. Individual with a developmental disability
D. Mentally retarded person
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities - CORRECT ANSWER-According to the
California state law, a developmental disability:
A. Always begins before someone is born
B. Goes away with medication and therapy
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities
D. Only includes physical challenges
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B. Involuntary movements - CORRECT ANSWER-One characteristic of cerebral palsy
is:
A. Mental illness
B. Involuntary movements
C. High blood pressure
D. Weak bones
D. Observation - CORRECT ANSWER-Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and
listens for things that could affect an individual's health and well-being?
A. Documentation
B. Ethics
C. Decision Making
D. Observation
B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their
goals - CORRECT ANSWER-Describe the DSP's role on the individual 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
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the
Platinum Rule?
A. Treat individuals like your friends
B. Treat others as you would like to be treated
C. Treat individuals like your own children
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated
C. Choice - CORRECT ANSWER-Which Lanterman Act value says that services and
supports should be based on an individual's needs and preferences?
A. Relationships
B. Health and well-being
C. Choice
D. Rights and responsibilities
B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act - CORRECT ANSWER-
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 participate on each individual's person-centered planning
team during the development of the IPP.
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D. Fund generic services for individuals with developmental disabilities
C. Regional centers and vendors - CORRECT ANSWER-The Department of
Developmental Services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are rules
guiding the work of:
A. Hospitals and clinics
B. Local education agencies
C. Regional centers and vendors
D. homes and work places
B. Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP) - CORRECT
ANSWER-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)
A. List the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those goals
- CORRECT ANSWER-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
A. State Council on Developmental Disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER-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
C. Community care licensed homes - CORRECT ANSWER-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
B. Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-When you see the (compass symbol) in the Student
Resource Guide, it tells you to use this DSP tool:
A. Communication
B. Ethics
C. Observation
D. Decision Making
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