DSP 2 Study Guide for Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Ethics
Observation
DSP toolbox Communication
Decision making
Documentation
Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities
It gives their lives meaning.
say that making choices is important because:
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for Indi- Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSP's and
viduals to make choices because it: Individuals.
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is Use the "Making my own Choices" book and picture stick-
to: er book.
If an Individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for
Ask them which item they want.
ottering a choice is:
If an Individual is not able to say or point to things they Show them one item and watch for their non-verbal re-
want, a good strategy for ottering a choice is to: sponse.
When an Individual is given a choice between reading a
magazine or listening to music, one possible non-verbal Reach for the magazine.
response is for the Individual to:
When an Individual pushes away an item, she is demon-
Avoidance behavior
strating:
One way to honor and respect an Individual's choice is to: Give them the chosen item or activity.
An Individual choice that should be talked about during
What job an Individual wants to have.
the person-centered planning process is:
One way for a DSP to help with an Individual's per- Share knowledge of an Individual's preferences from us-
son-centered-planning process is to: ing the "Making My Own Choices" book.
What can the DSP learn about the Individual. The per-
The Individual's life goals
son-centered-planning process?
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, DSP 2 Study Guide for Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
How should the DSP get ready for a person-cen-
By asking the Individual about their goals.
tered-planning meeting?
What are some tips for communicating with family mem-
Be an honest advocate for the Individual.
bers about the Individuals preferences?
What is the DSP's role as a person-centered planning
To support Individual's goals, desires, and needs.
team member?
How can the DSP support an Individuals goals and objec-
Know what their responsibilities are.
tives?
How can the DSP help to assess an Individual's progress Write down observations or keep a record of what is done
in meeting their IPP goals and objectives? to implement the IPP.
Ethics, observation, and decision-making process goals
DSP toolbox
included in the:
What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services
Ask questions about the individual's quality of life.
received by an Individual?
The objectives of an Individual must be: Specific and related to goals.
Which is the responsibility of the service coordinator? Help individuals find needed services and supports.
What is one thing the DSP should do before the doctor Tell the doctor about other medications being taken by the
writes the order for medication? Individual.
What is one way to help avoid interactions between mul- Use the same pharmacy for all of the Individual's medica-
tiple medications the Individual is taking? tion needs.
What should the DSP do if he/she thinks an Individual is
experiencing a severe allergic reaction soon after taking Call 911 to get emergency medical care.
medication?
When should a medication dose be recorded in an Indi-
At the time the medication is taken by the Individual.
viduals MAR?
Which of the following is NOT included on a medication
A list of other medications the Individual is taking.
label?
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Ethics
Observation
DSP toolbox Communication
Decision making
Documentation
Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities
It gives their lives meaning.
say that making choices is important because:
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for Indi- Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSP's and
viduals to make choices because it: Individuals.
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is Use the "Making my own Choices" book and picture stick-
to: er book.
If an Individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for
Ask them which item they want.
ottering a choice is:
If an Individual is not able to say or point to things they Show them one item and watch for their non-verbal re-
want, a good strategy for ottering a choice is to: sponse.
When an Individual is given a choice between reading a
magazine or listening to music, one possible non-verbal Reach for the magazine.
response is for the Individual to:
When an Individual pushes away an item, she is demon-
Avoidance behavior
strating:
One way to honor and respect an Individual's choice is to: Give them the chosen item or activity.
An Individual choice that should be talked about during
What job an Individual wants to have.
the person-centered planning process is:
One way for a DSP to help with an Individual's per- Share knowledge of an Individual's preferences from us-
son-centered-planning process is to: ing the "Making My Own Choices" book.
What can the DSP learn about the Individual. The per-
The Individual's life goals
son-centered-planning process?
1/8
, DSP 2 Study Guide for Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
How should the DSP get ready for a person-cen-
By asking the Individual about their goals.
tered-planning meeting?
What are some tips for communicating with family mem-
Be an honest advocate for the Individual.
bers about the Individuals preferences?
What is the DSP's role as a person-centered planning
To support Individual's goals, desires, and needs.
team member?
How can the DSP support an Individuals goals and objec-
Know what their responsibilities are.
tives?
How can the DSP help to assess an Individual's progress Write down observations or keep a record of what is done
in meeting their IPP goals and objectives? to implement the IPP.
Ethics, observation, and decision-making process goals
DSP toolbox
included in the:
What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services
Ask questions about the individual's quality of life.
received by an Individual?
The objectives of an Individual must be: Specific and related to goals.
Which is the responsibility of the service coordinator? Help individuals find needed services and supports.
What is one thing the DSP should do before the doctor Tell the doctor about other medications being taken by the
writes the order for medication? Individual.
What is one way to help avoid interactions between mul- Use the same pharmacy for all of the Individual's medica-
tiple medications the Individual is taking? tion needs.
What should the DSP do if he/she thinks an Individual is
experiencing a severe allergic reaction soon after taking Call 911 to get emergency medical care.
medication?
When should a medication dose be recorded in an Indi-
At the time the medication is taken by the Individual.
viduals MAR?
Which of the following is NOT included on a medication
A list of other medications the Individual is taking.
label?
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