DSP TEST COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making
choices is important because:.
Answer: It gives their lives meaning
◍ It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for individuals to make
choices because it:.
Answer: Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSPs
andindividuals
◍ What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training?.
Answer: To help the DSP improve the quality of life of those with
developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
◍ What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities
Services Act?.
Answer: Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
◍ One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to:.
Answer: Use the "Making My Own Choices" book and picture sticker book
◍ What role is the DSP expected to play as?.
Answer: Advocate
◍ If an individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice
is:.
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:.
, 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:.
Answer: Reach for the magazine
◍ An example of "people first" language..
Answer: Individual with a developmental disability.
◍ When an individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating:.
Answer: Avoidance behavior
◍ One way to honor and respect an individual's choice is to:.
Answer: Give them the chosen item or activity
◍ An individual choice that should be talked about during the person-centered
planning process is:.
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:.
Answer: Share knowledge of an individual's preferences from using the
"Making My Own Choices" book
◍ People with developmental disabilities are ______.
Answer: capable of learning and growing.
◍ If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body,
they probably have what disability?.
Answer: Cerebral Palsy
◍ Observation.
Answer: Noticing something another person is doing
◍ What is one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order for a
medication?.
Answer: Tell the doctor about other medications being taken by the
individual
, ◍ What is one way to help avoid interactions between multiple medications
the individual is taking?.
Answer: Use the same pharmacy for all of the individual's medication needs
◍ Communication.
Answer: Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
◍ When should a medication dose be recorded in an individual's MAR?.
Answer: At the time the medication is taken by the individual
◍ Decision Making.
Answer: Looking at something or someone and doing something about it
(Ex. Calling a doctor).
◍ Ethics.
Answer: Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
◍ Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and
the Department of Developmental Services __________.
Answer: Operate with regional centers to make sure people get the services
they need under the Lanternman Act
◍ A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to.
Answer: Write and revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
◍ Which of the following information could you get from a medication
information sheet?.
Answer: The possible side effects of the medication
◍ Which classification of medications is used to treat epilepsy?.
Answer: Anticonvulsants
◍ A job the regional center does is _____.
Answer: pay for services received by people.
◍ Which of the following disorders may be treated with psychotropic
medications?.
Answer: Schizophrenia
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making
choices is important because:.
Answer: It gives their lives meaning
◍ It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for individuals to make
choices because it:.
Answer: Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSPs
andindividuals
◍ What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training?.
Answer: To help the DSP improve the quality of life of those with
developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
◍ What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities
Services Act?.
Answer: Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
◍ One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to:.
Answer: Use the "Making My Own Choices" book and picture sticker book
◍ What role is the DSP expected to play as?.
Answer: Advocate
◍ If an individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice
is:.
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:.
, 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:.
Answer: Reach for the magazine
◍ An example of "people first" language..
Answer: Individual with a developmental disability.
◍ When an individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating:.
Answer: Avoidance behavior
◍ One way to honor and respect an individual's choice is to:.
Answer: Give them the chosen item or activity
◍ An individual choice that should be talked about during the person-centered
planning process is:.
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:.
Answer: Share knowledge of an individual's preferences from using the
"Making My Own Choices" book
◍ People with developmental disabilities are ______.
Answer: capable of learning and growing.
◍ If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body,
they probably have what disability?.
Answer: Cerebral Palsy
◍ Observation.
Answer: Noticing something another person is doing
◍ What is one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order for a
medication?.
Answer: Tell the doctor about other medications being taken by the
individual
, ◍ What is one way to help avoid interactions between multiple medications
the individual is taking?.
Answer: Use the same pharmacy for all of the individual's medication needs
◍ Communication.
Answer: Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
◍ When should a medication dose be recorded in an individual's MAR?.
Answer: At the time the medication is taken by the individual
◍ Decision Making.
Answer: Looking at something or someone and doing something about it
(Ex. Calling a doctor).
◍ Ethics.
Answer: Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
◍ Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and
the Department of Developmental Services __________.
Answer: Operate with regional centers to make sure people get the services
they need under the Lanternman Act
◍ A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to.
Answer: Write and revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
◍ Which of the following information could you get from a medication
information sheet?.
Answer: The possible side effects of the medication
◍ Which classification of medications is used to treat epilepsy?.
Answer: Anticonvulsants
◍ A job the regional center does is _____.
Answer: pay for services received by people.
◍ Which of the following disorders may be treated with psychotropic
medications?.
Answer: Schizophrenia
