Individuals with intellectual or 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 choice is to - Answers Ask them which
item they want
What is the DSP's 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 individuals preferences -
Answers Be an 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, observation, and decision making are skills included in the - Answers Avoidance behavior
What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services received by an individual? - Answers Ask
questions about the individual's quality of life
What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services received by an individual? - Answers Ask
questions about the individual's quality of life
The objectives of an individual must be - Answers Specific and related to goals
Which is the responsibility of the service coordinator - Answers Help individuals find needed services
and supports
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 DSP's 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 individuals preferences -
Answers Be an 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, observation, and decision making are skills included in - Answers DSP toolbox
What may the DSP's do to assess the quality of services received by an individual? - Answers Ask
questions about the individual's quality of life
The objectives of an individual must be - Answers Specific and related to goals
Which is the responsibility of the service coordinator - Answers Help individuals find needed services
and supports
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 individual's medication needs
When should a medication dose be recorded in an individuals 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 medication 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 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 Medication Log three
times
One element of a healthy lifestyle is: - Answers physical activity
Routine physical examinations should include - Answers Measurement of blood pressure