DSP 2 Study Guide for Test Exam |
98 Questions and Answers
DSP toolbox - -Ethics
Observation
Communication
Decision making
Documentation
- Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities say that making
choices is important because: - -It gives their lives meaning.
- It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for Individuals to make
choices because it: - -Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSP's
and Individuals.
- One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to: - -Use the
"Making my own Choices" book and picture sticker book.
- If an Individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice
is: - -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: - -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: -
-Reach for the magazine.
- When an Individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating: - -
Avoidance behavior
- 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 the person-
centered planning process is: - -What job an Individual wants to have.
- One way for a DSP to help with an Individual's person-centered-planning
process is to: - -Share knowledge of an Individual's preferences from using
the "Making My Own Choices" book.
, - What can the DSP learn about the Individual. The person-centered-
planning process? - -The Individual's life goals
- How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered-planning meeting? - -
By asking the Individual about their goals.
- What are some tips for communicating with family members about the
Individuals preferences? - -Be an honest advocate for the Individual.
- What is the DSP's role as a person-centered planning team member? - -To
support Individual's goals, desires, and needs.
- How can the DSP support an Individuals goals and objectives? - -Know
what their responsibilities are.
- How can the DSP help to assess an Individual's progress in meeting their
IPP goals and objectives? - -Write down observations or keep a record of
what is done to implement the IPP.
- Ethics, observation, and decision-making process goals included in the: - -
DSP toolbox
- What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services received by an
Individual? - -Ask questions about the individual's quality of life.
- 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 writes the order for
medication? - -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? - -Use the same pharmacy for all of the Individual's
medication needs.
- What should the DSP do if he/she thinks an Individual is experiencing a
severe allergic reaction soon after taking medication? - -Call 911 to get
emergency medical care.
- When should a medication dose be recorded in an Individuals MAR? - -At
the time the medication is taken by the Individual.
98 Questions and Answers
DSP toolbox - -Ethics
Observation
Communication
Decision making
Documentation
- Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities say that making
choices is important because: - -It gives their lives meaning.
- It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for Individuals to make
choices because it: - -Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSP's
and Individuals.
- One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to: - -Use the
"Making my own Choices" book and picture sticker book.
- If an Individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice
is: - -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: - -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: -
-Reach for the magazine.
- When an Individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating: - -
Avoidance behavior
- 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 the person-
centered planning process is: - -What job an Individual wants to have.
- One way for a DSP to help with an Individual's person-centered-planning
process is to: - -Share knowledge of an Individual's preferences from using
the "Making My Own Choices" book.
, - What can the DSP learn about the Individual. The person-centered-
planning process? - -The Individual's life goals
- How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered-planning meeting? - -
By asking the Individual about their goals.
- What are some tips for communicating with family members about the
Individuals preferences? - -Be an honest advocate for the Individual.
- What is the DSP's role as a person-centered planning team member? - -To
support Individual's goals, desires, and needs.
- How can the DSP support an Individuals goals and objectives? - -Know
what their responsibilities are.
- How can the DSP help to assess an Individual's progress in meeting their
IPP goals and objectives? - -Write down observations or keep a record of
what is done to implement the IPP.
- Ethics, observation, and decision-making process goals included in the: - -
DSP toolbox
- What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services received by an
Individual? - -Ask questions about the individual's quality of life.
- 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 writes the order for
medication? - -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? - -Use the same pharmacy for all of the Individual's
medication needs.
- What should the DSP do if he/she thinks an Individual is experiencing a
severe allergic reaction soon after taking medication? - -Call 911 to get
emergency medical care.
- When should a medication dose be recorded in an Individuals MAR? - -At
the time the medication is taken by the Individual.
