Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making choices is important because: -
Answers It gives their lives meaning
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for individuals to make choices because it: - Answers
Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSPs and individuals
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: -
Answers Show them one item and watch for their non-verbal response
When an individual is given a choices between reading a magazine or listening to music, one possible
non-verbal response is for the individual to: - Answers Reach for the magazine
When an individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating: - Answers Avoidance behavior
One way to honor and respect an individual's choice is to: - Answers Give them the chosen item or
activity
What can the DSP learn about the individual during the person-centered planning process? - Answers
The individual's life goals
How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered planning meeting? - Answers By asking the
individual about their goals
What is the DSPs role as a person-centered planning team member? - Answers to support an individual's
goals, desires, and needs
What are some tips for communicating with family members about the individual's preferences? -
Answers Be honest advocate for the individual
How can the DSP support an individual's goals and objectives? - Answers Know what their
responsibilities are
How can the DSP help to assess an individual's progress in meeting their IPP goals and objectives? -
Answers Write down observations or keep a record of what is done to implement the IPP
Ethics, Observations, and Decision making are skills included in the: - Answers DSP toolbox
What may the DSPs do to assess the quality of services received by an individual? - Answers Ask
questions about the individual's quality of life
, What is one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order for a medication? - Answers 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? -
Answers Use the same pharmacy for all of the individuals medication needs
What should the DSP do if he/she thinks an individual is experiencing a severe allergic reaction soon
after taking medication? - Answers Call 911 to get emergency medical care
When should a medication dose be recorded in an individual's MAR? - Answers At the time the
medication is taken by the individual
Which of the following is NOT included on a medication label? - Answers A list of other medications the
individual is taking
Which of the following information could you get from a medication information sheet? - Answers The
possible side effects of the medication
Which classification of medications is used to treat epilepsy? - Answers Anticonvulsants
Which of the following disorders may be treated with psychotropic medications? - Answers
Schizophrenia
One of the Seven Rights the DSP must follow to ensure medication safety is: - Answers the right dose
What must the DSP do to ensure they are giving the right medication to the right person? - Answers
Read and compare the information on the medication label and the information on the MAR three times
One element of a healthy lifestyle is: - Answers physical activity
Routine physical examinations should include: - Answers Measurement of blood pressure
One thing you can do to be a health care advocate is: - Answers Believe every person is entitled to
quality care
Breast self-examination, clinical breast exams, and mammograms are important for women because: -
Answers They can help prevent deaths from breast cancer
A PSA is a: - Answers Prostate caner blood screening test
Important information to share with the doctor's office when scheduling a visit includes: - Answers
Specific medical concerns the individuals may have
One way for the DSp to support an individual to make the most of a doctor's visit is to: - Answers Bring a
written list of all medications the individual is taking
If the DSP does not understand something the doctor says or does during a visit, the DSP should: -
Answers Ask the doctor to explain things until the DSP understands