DODD DIRECT SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL (DSP) INITIAL
TRAINING QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to participate in
decisions that affect their lives. - ANSWER True
What is the easiest way to determine whether the person you are supporting has a
specific right or not? - ANSWER Ask yourself, "Do I have the right?" If you do, so do
they.
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to communicate
freely with people of their choice in any reasonable manner they choose. - ANSWER
True
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to receive
appropriate care and treatment in the least _____ manner. - ANSWER Intrusive
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to an appropriate,
safe, and sanitary living environment that recognizes the person's need for _____. -
ANSWER Privacy
Read the following scenario and select the rights that are being upheld: In the past,
Muhammed was not interested in money or budgeting. He started a job last month and
now wants to know where his money is going. Every payday he and his DSP review his
checking account, pay bills together, and make decisions on where money is spent. -
ANSWER • The right to participate in decisions that affect their lives
• The right to manage their personal financial affairs, based on individual ability to do so
Jane is 28 years old and lives in an apartment with roommates. She spends much of
her free time on her tablet talking to her boyfriend. Her mom, who is Jane's guardian,
does not like Jane's boyfriend, and thinks she spends too much of her time talking with
him. There has not been any evidence that Jane is at a risk of harm from socializing
with her boyfriend.
Jane's mother tells her that she is no longer allowed to talk with her boyfriend, and if she
wants to use her tablet, she can only do so when someone else is in the room with her.
Which of Jane's rights are being restricted? (select all that apply) - ANSWER • The right
to privacy, including both periods if privacy and places of privacy
• The right to communicate freely with persons of their choice in an appropriate manner
• The right to interact with persons of either sex
, Fill in the blank: The NADSP Code of Ethics represents the beliefs, _____, and
expectations that should be incorporated into daily practice by DSPs. - ANSWER
Attitudes
True or false? DSPs should never dismiss a person's wishes, dreams, or goals. -
ANSWER True
True or false? DSPs should be committed to the people they support and always seek
their opinions. - ANSWER True
Fill in the blank: A_____ restraint is the use of a device to restrict a person's actions. -
ANSWER Mechanical
True or false? In a crisis or emergency, a restrictive measure may be needed to ensure
a person's health or safety, this is called Unapproved Behavioral Support. - ANSWER
True
An Unusual Incident includes (select all that apply) - ANSWER • Dental injuries
• Falls that result in a minor injury like a bruise or scrape
• Overnight relocation due to fire or natural disaster
Read the example and select the category of UI it belongs in: Devon was retrieving food
from the stove. His finger slipped from the potholder and he burned a small area of his
finger. - ANSWER Injury
Read the example and select the category of UI it belongs in: Velma was accidentally
given an extra dose of aspirin. She was not put at any risk by taking it. - ANSWER
Medication Error
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Maggie is walking
outside to get the mail when she slipped on ice and broke her hip. - ANSWER
Significant Injury
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Jake reports to his DSP
that when he was home last weekend his stepfather punched him in the face. -
ANSWER Physical Abuse
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Eddie is running toward
a busy street when his DSP tackles him before he gets to the street in order to prevent
him from getting seriously injured. - ANSWER Unapproved Behavioral Support
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Maryanne tells her
employment coach that her Mom's boyfriend makes her have sex with him. - ANSWER
Sexual Abuse
PROFESSIONAL (DSP) INITIAL
TRAINING QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to participate in
decisions that affect their lives. - ANSWER True
What is the easiest way to determine whether the person you are supporting has a
specific right or not? - ANSWER Ask yourself, "Do I have the right?" If you do, so do
they.
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to communicate
freely with people of their choice in any reasonable manner they choose. - ANSWER
True
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to receive
appropriate care and treatment in the least _____ manner. - ANSWER Intrusive
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to an appropriate,
safe, and sanitary living environment that recognizes the person's need for _____. -
ANSWER Privacy
Read the following scenario and select the rights that are being upheld: In the past,
Muhammed was not interested in money or budgeting. He started a job last month and
now wants to know where his money is going. Every payday he and his DSP review his
checking account, pay bills together, and make decisions on where money is spent. -
ANSWER • The right to participate in decisions that affect their lives
• The right to manage their personal financial affairs, based on individual ability to do so
Jane is 28 years old and lives in an apartment with roommates. She spends much of
her free time on her tablet talking to her boyfriend. Her mom, who is Jane's guardian,
does not like Jane's boyfriend, and thinks she spends too much of her time talking with
him. There has not been any evidence that Jane is at a risk of harm from socializing
with her boyfriend.
Jane's mother tells her that she is no longer allowed to talk with her boyfriend, and if she
wants to use her tablet, she can only do so when someone else is in the room with her.
Which of Jane's rights are being restricted? (select all that apply) - ANSWER • The right
to privacy, including both periods if privacy and places of privacy
• The right to communicate freely with persons of their choice in an appropriate manner
• The right to interact with persons of either sex
, Fill in the blank: The NADSP Code of Ethics represents the beliefs, _____, and
expectations that should be incorporated into daily practice by DSPs. - ANSWER
Attitudes
True or false? DSPs should never dismiss a person's wishes, dreams, or goals. -
ANSWER True
True or false? DSPs should be committed to the people they support and always seek
their opinions. - ANSWER True
Fill in the blank: A_____ restraint is the use of a device to restrict a person's actions. -
ANSWER Mechanical
True or false? In a crisis or emergency, a restrictive measure may be needed to ensure
a person's health or safety, this is called Unapproved Behavioral Support. - ANSWER
True
An Unusual Incident includes (select all that apply) - ANSWER • Dental injuries
• Falls that result in a minor injury like a bruise or scrape
• Overnight relocation due to fire or natural disaster
Read the example and select the category of UI it belongs in: Devon was retrieving food
from the stove. His finger slipped from the potholder and he burned a small area of his
finger. - ANSWER Injury
Read the example and select the category of UI it belongs in: Velma was accidentally
given an extra dose of aspirin. She was not put at any risk by taking it. - ANSWER
Medication Error
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Maggie is walking
outside to get the mail when she slipped on ice and broke her hip. - ANSWER
Significant Injury
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Jake reports to his DSP
that when he was home last weekend his stepfather punched him in the face. -
ANSWER Physical Abuse
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Eddie is running toward
a busy street when his DSP tackles him before he gets to the street in order to prevent
him from getting seriously injured. - ANSWER Unapproved Behavioral Support
Read the example and select the category of MUI it belongs in: Maryanne tells her
employment coach that her Mom's boyfriend makes her have sex with him. - ANSWER
Sexual Abuse
