DSP PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? - Answers :To
help the DSP improve the quality of life of those with developmental disabilities (Ex.
Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services
Act? - Answers :Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? - Answers :Advocate
An example of "people first" language. - Answers :Individual with a developmental
disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ - Answers :capable of learning and
growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they probably
have what disability? - Answers :Cerebral Palsy
Observation - Answers :Noticing something another person is doing
Communication - Answers :Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
Decision Making - Answers :Looking at something or someone and doing something
about it (Ex. Calling a doctor).
Ethics - Answers :Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the
Department of Developmental Services __________ - Answers :Operate with regional
centers to make sure people get the services they need under the Lanternman Act
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to - Answers :Write and
revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ - Answers :pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ - Answers :by the person and they
planning team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ - Answers :The person the planning is being
done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ - Answers :have the opportunity for
privacy and alone time.
, A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ - Answers :Can choose
their own friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ - Answers :Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? - Answers :Prevention is the #1
Priority
The DSP has an important role in effective risk management because ______ -
Answers :They are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? - Answers :Difficulty swallowing or
mobility.
1st step in risk assessment and planning work is to _____ - Answers :Identify what the
risk is.
Risk Assessment Worksheets identify risk and include what? - Answers :Plans for
minimizing the risks.
A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center when _______ -
Answers :A person is away from the home for no reason.
After a "special incident" is reported by phone/fax to the regional center ______ -
Answers :A written report must be submitted within in 2 days.
A "special Incident Report" is required when _____ - Answers :Death of a person
regardless of cause.
When packing a dose of medicine for a person to take away from the home, what
information must go on it? - Answers :The name of the person and the type of
medication.
Examples of Healthy Habits are ________ - Answers :brushing teeth, keeping body
clean, getting exercise, etc.
A person's "health history" is often _________ - Answers :A collection of different
documents about the person's health history and current needs.
The person's IPP (Individual Program Plan) is a useful source of health information
because ____________ - Answers :It explains the responsibilities in helping someone
have the best health.
Droplet spread of germs occurs when _______ - Answers :A person coughs or sneezes
around other people.
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? - Answers :To
help the DSP improve the quality of life of those with developmental disabilities (Ex.
Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services
Act? - Answers :Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? - Answers :Advocate
An example of "people first" language. - Answers :Individual with a developmental
disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ - Answers :capable of learning and
growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they probably
have what disability? - Answers :Cerebral Palsy
Observation - Answers :Noticing something another person is doing
Communication - Answers :Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
Decision Making - Answers :Looking at something or someone and doing something
about it (Ex. Calling a doctor).
Ethics - Answers :Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the
Department of Developmental Services __________ - Answers :Operate with regional
centers to make sure people get the services they need under the Lanternman Act
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to - Answers :Write and
revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ - Answers :pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ - Answers :by the person and they
planning team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ - Answers :The person the planning is being
done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ - Answers :have the opportunity for
privacy and alone time.
, A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ - Answers :Can choose
their own friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ - Answers :Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? - Answers :Prevention is the #1
Priority
The DSP has an important role in effective risk management because ______ -
Answers :They are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? - Answers :Difficulty swallowing or
mobility.
1st step in risk assessment and planning work is to _____ - Answers :Identify what the
risk is.
Risk Assessment Worksheets identify risk and include what? - Answers :Plans for
minimizing the risks.
A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center when _______ -
Answers :A person is away from the home for no reason.
After a "special incident" is reported by phone/fax to the regional center ______ -
Answers :A written report must be submitted within in 2 days.
A "special Incident Report" is required when _____ - Answers :Death of a person
regardless of cause.
When packing a dose of medicine for a person to take away from the home, what
information must go on it? - Answers :The name of the person and the type of
medication.
Examples of Healthy Habits are ________ - Answers :brushing teeth, keeping body
clean, getting exercise, etc.
A person's "health history" is often _________ - Answers :A collection of different
documents about the person's health history and current needs.
The person's IPP (Individual Program Plan) is a useful source of health information
because ____________ - Answers :It explains the responsibilities in helping someone
have the best health.
Droplet spread of germs occurs when _______ - Answers :A person coughs or sneezes
around other people.
