DSP 1 EXAMS EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
✔✔used disposable gloves must be: - ✔✔thrown away
✔✔who chooses how the individual's personal care is provided? - ✔✔the individual
✔✔disinfecting a surface requires: - ✔✔a solution of bleach and water
✔✔when an individual refuses to open her mouth for tooth brushing, what kind of
obstacle is she demonstrating? - ✔✔behavioral obstacle
✔✔when you assist someone who is not physically able to brush teeth, you should: -
✔✔help her only with what she cannot do
✔✔when an individual does not know how to brush or floss teeth, what type of obstacle
is she demonstrating? - ✔✔information obstacle
✔✔the goal of the oral hygiene session is: - ✔✔to help Individual become as
independent as possible
✔✔what do swollen and bleeding gums indicate? - ✔✔unhealthy gums
✔✔an important step in correct tooth brushing is: - ✔✔brushing gums and teeth
✔✔one way to prevent the spread of germs by staff during oral hygiene session is: -
✔✔wearing disposable gloves
✔✔How can a DSP help an individual participate actively in oral hygiene? - ✔✔By
giving the individual choices in the process
✔✔What can the DSP do to prevent resistance behavior during oral hygiene activity? -
✔✔stop the activity immediately
✔✔Consistent DSP participation in the individual's Oral Health Care Plan - ✔✔Is critical
to individual's ongoing dental/oral health
✔✔an example of a change in a person's daily routine is: - ✔✔sleeping much later than
usual
✔✔in order to recognize a change that may be a sign of illness, the DSP must: -
✔✔Know the individual and what is normal for them
, ✔✔which one of the following would be most likely to require an urgent call to the
individual's doctor? - ✔✔infection of an injury
✔✔which one of the following may be treated at home, using routine treatment? - ✔✔a
minor cut
✔✔why should you not try to feel for an individual's pulse using your thumb? - ✔✔You
will feel your own pulse through your thumb
✔✔when reporting and documenting changes that may be signs of illness or injury, the
DSP much record: - ✔✔what the individual said or did that communicated the change
✔✔who is at risk for skin breakdown? - ✔✔Individuals who use wheelchairs or who
don't change positions often
✔✔To assist an individual who is having a generalized seizure, you should: - ✔✔Place
the individual on their side to prevent choking
✔✔high body temperature (102 degrees and up) hot dry skin, and a strong rapid pulse
are symptoms of what heat-related condition? - ✔✔heat stroke
✔✔why is it important for DSPs to watch for early signs of aging ? - ✔✔Early treatment
may add to the individual's length and quality of life
✔✔what is one way to prevent poisoning from household chemicals: - ✔✔keep all
poisonous products in locked cabinets
✔✔what is the first thing a DSP ca do to prevent some falling accident? - ✔✔use a
rubber mat or a bench in the shower
✔✔if an individual who has fallen appears to have been seriously injured or is bleeding,
what should the DSP do? - ✔✔call 911 for assistance; do not move the individual
✔✔which activity will help prevent injury from fires? - ✔✔Check smoke detectors
monthly and replace batteries annually
✔✔what should a DSP do if they smell smoke or discover a fire? - ✔✔Help all
individuals out of the home; meet in a designated meeting place
✔✔what can a DSP do to prevent drowning? - ✔✔Help individuals learn about water
safety
GRADED A+
✔✔used disposable gloves must be: - ✔✔thrown away
✔✔who chooses how the individual's personal care is provided? - ✔✔the individual
✔✔disinfecting a surface requires: - ✔✔a solution of bleach and water
✔✔when an individual refuses to open her mouth for tooth brushing, what kind of
obstacle is she demonstrating? - ✔✔behavioral obstacle
✔✔when you assist someone who is not physically able to brush teeth, you should: -
✔✔help her only with what she cannot do
✔✔when an individual does not know how to brush or floss teeth, what type of obstacle
is she demonstrating? - ✔✔information obstacle
✔✔the goal of the oral hygiene session is: - ✔✔to help Individual become as
independent as possible
✔✔what do swollen and bleeding gums indicate? - ✔✔unhealthy gums
✔✔an important step in correct tooth brushing is: - ✔✔brushing gums and teeth
✔✔one way to prevent the spread of germs by staff during oral hygiene session is: -
✔✔wearing disposable gloves
✔✔How can a DSP help an individual participate actively in oral hygiene? - ✔✔By
giving the individual choices in the process
✔✔What can the DSP do to prevent resistance behavior during oral hygiene activity? -
✔✔stop the activity immediately
✔✔Consistent DSP participation in the individual's Oral Health Care Plan - ✔✔Is critical
to individual's ongoing dental/oral health
✔✔an example of a change in a person's daily routine is: - ✔✔sleeping much later than
usual
✔✔in order to recognize a change that may be a sign of illness, the DSP must: -
✔✔Know the individual and what is normal for them
, ✔✔which one of the following would be most likely to require an urgent call to the
individual's doctor? - ✔✔infection of an injury
✔✔which one of the following may be treated at home, using routine treatment? - ✔✔a
minor cut
✔✔why should you not try to feel for an individual's pulse using your thumb? - ✔✔You
will feel your own pulse through your thumb
✔✔when reporting and documenting changes that may be signs of illness or injury, the
DSP much record: - ✔✔what the individual said or did that communicated the change
✔✔who is at risk for skin breakdown? - ✔✔Individuals who use wheelchairs or who
don't change positions often
✔✔To assist an individual who is having a generalized seizure, you should: - ✔✔Place
the individual on their side to prevent choking
✔✔high body temperature (102 degrees and up) hot dry skin, and a strong rapid pulse
are symptoms of what heat-related condition? - ✔✔heat stroke
✔✔why is it important for DSPs to watch for early signs of aging ? - ✔✔Early treatment
may add to the individual's length and quality of life
✔✔what is one way to prevent poisoning from household chemicals: - ✔✔keep all
poisonous products in locked cabinets
✔✔what is the first thing a DSP ca do to prevent some falling accident? - ✔✔use a
rubber mat or a bench in the shower
✔✔if an individual who has fallen appears to have been seriously injured or is bleeding,
what should the DSP do? - ✔✔call 911 for assistance; do not move the individual
✔✔which activity will help prevent injury from fires? - ✔✔Check smoke detectors
monthly and replace batteries annually
✔✔what should a DSP do if they smell smoke or discover a fire? - ✔✔Help all
individuals out of the home; meet in a designated meeting place
✔✔what can a DSP do to prevent drowning? - ✔✔Help individuals learn about water
safety
