DSP Year 2 Challenge Test |127
Questions and Answers
Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making
choices is import 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 DSPs
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 if for the individual to: -
-Reach for the magazine.
- Avoidance behavior - -When an individual pushes away an item, she is
demonstrating:
- 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.
- The individual's life goals. - -What can the DSP learn about the individual
during the person-centered planning process?
- How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered planning meeting? - -
By asking the individual about their goals.
, - What is the DSPs role as a person-centered planning team member? - -to
support an individual's goals, desires, and needs
- What are some tips for communicating with family members about the
individual's preferences? - -Be an honest advocate for the individual.
- How can the DSP support an individual's 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.
- DSP Toolbox - -Ethics, Observation, and Decision Making are skills included
in the:
- What may the DSPs 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 the one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order
for a 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 individual's Medication
Log? - -At the time the medication is taken by the individual
- Which of the following is NOT included on a medication label? - -A list of
other medications the individual is taking
- Which of the following information could you get from a medication
information sheet? - -The possible side effects of the medication.
Questions and Answers
Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making
choices is import 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 DSPs
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 if for the individual to: -
-Reach for the magazine.
- Avoidance behavior - -When an individual pushes away an item, she is
demonstrating:
- 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.
- The individual's life goals. - -What can the DSP learn about the individual
during the person-centered planning process?
- How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered planning meeting? - -
By asking the individual about their goals.
, - What is the DSPs role as a person-centered planning team member? - -to
support an individual's goals, desires, and needs
- What are some tips for communicating with family members about the
individual's preferences? - -Be an honest advocate for the individual.
- How can the DSP support an individual's 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.
- DSP Toolbox - -Ethics, Observation, and Decision Making are skills included
in the:
- What may the DSPs 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 the one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order
for a 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 individual's Medication
Log? - -At the time the medication is taken by the individual
- Which of the following is NOT included on a medication label? - -A list of
other medications the individual is taking
- Which of the following information could you get from a medication
information sheet? - -The possible side effects of the medication.
