DSP Practice Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP To help the DSP improve the quality of life of those with
training? developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Develop- Make sure people are satisfied with their services and
mental Disabilities Services Act? supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? Advocate
An example of "people first" language. Individual with a developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are capable of learning and growing.
If a person has diflculty walking, speaking clearly, jerks
Cerebral Palsy
their head/body, they probably have what disability?
Observation Noticing something another person is doing
Communication Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
Looking at something or someone and doing something
Decision Making
about it (Ex. Calling a doctor).
Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral
Ethics
manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental
Operate with regional centers to make sure people get the
Disabilities, and the Department of Developmental Ser-
services they need under the Lanternman Act
vices
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is
Write and revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
to
A job the regional center does is pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created by the person and they planning team.
The IPP planning team includes The person the planning is being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they have the opportunity for privacy and alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person
Can choose their own friends.
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, DSP Practice Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must
Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? Prevention is the #1 Priority
The DSP has an important role in ettective risk manage-
They are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
ment because
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? Diflculty swallowing or mobility.
1st step in risk assessment and planning work is to Identify what the risk is.
Risk Assessment Worksheets identify risk and include
Plans for minimizing the risks.
what?
A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional
A person is away from the home for no reason.
center when
After a "special incident" is reported by phone/fax to the
A written report must be submitted within in 2 days.
regional center
A "special Incident Report" is required when Death of a person regardless of cause.
must be reported by a "mandated reported?" If people show signs of being physically abused it
A mandated reported must report incidents of abuse to
Ombudsman or Police/Sheritt
Community Care Licensing regulation forbid giving med-
Doctor, dentist, or a nurse practitioner
ications unless prescribed by who?
It is okay for a DSP to give over the counter (OTC) medi-
A doctor, dentist, or nurse has said it is okay.
cines, such as, Tylenol or Advil, as long as
What always appears on a pharmacy medication label? The name of the medicine in the container.
PRN Medication will be given on an as needed basis.
When the right does of medication is taken, this means
They received the correct amount.
Write it down in the log
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What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP To help the DSP improve the quality of life of those with
training? developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Develop- Make sure people are satisfied with their services and
mental Disabilities Services Act? supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? Advocate
An example of "people first" language. Individual with a developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are capable of learning and growing.
If a person has diflculty walking, speaking clearly, jerks
Cerebral Palsy
their head/body, they probably have what disability?
Observation Noticing something another person is doing
Communication Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
Looking at something or someone and doing something
Decision Making
about it (Ex. Calling a doctor).
Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral
Ethics
manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental
Operate with regional centers to make sure people get the
Disabilities, and the Department of Developmental Ser-
services they need under the Lanternman Act
vices
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is
Write and revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
to
A job the regional center does is pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created by the person and they planning team.
The IPP planning team includes The person the planning is being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they have the opportunity for privacy and alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person
Can choose their own friends.
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, DSP Practice Exam Test Questions and Answers Rated A
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must
Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? Prevention is the #1 Priority
The DSP has an important role in ettective risk manage-
They are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
ment because
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? Diflculty swallowing or mobility.
1st step in risk assessment and planning work is to Identify what the risk is.
Risk Assessment Worksheets identify risk and include
Plans for minimizing the risks.
what?
A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional
A person is away from the home for no reason.
center when
After a "special incident" is reported by phone/fax to the
A written report must be submitted within in 2 days.
regional center
A "special Incident Report" is required when Death of a person regardless of cause.
must be reported by a "mandated reported?" If people show signs of being physically abused it
A mandated reported must report incidents of abuse to
Ombudsman or Police/Sheritt
Community Care Licensing regulation forbid giving med-
Doctor, dentist, or a nurse practitioner
ications unless prescribed by who?
It is okay for a DSP to give over the counter (OTC) medi-
A doctor, dentist, or nurse has said it is okay.
cines, such as, Tylenol or Advil, as long as
What always appears on a pharmacy medication label? The name of the medicine in the container.
PRN Medication will be given on an as needed basis.
When the right does of medication is taken, this means
They received the correct amount.
Write it down in the log
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