DSP Practice Exam - Questions And Detailed
Explanations
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? Right
Ans - 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? Right Ans - Make sure people are satisfied with their services
and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? Right Ans - Advocate
An example of "people first" language. Right Ans - Individual with a
developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ Right Ans - capable of
learning and growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they
probably have what disability? Right Ans - Cerebral Palsy
Observation Right Ans - Noticing something another person is doing
Communication Right Ans - Asking or talking to someone about what they
are doing.
Decision Making Right Ans - Looking at something or someone and doing
something about it (Ex. Calling a doctor).
Ethics Right Ans - Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral
manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the
Department of Developmental Services __________ Right Ans - 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 Right Ans -
Write and revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ Right Ans - pay for services received
by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ Right Ans - by the person
and they planning team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ Right Ans - The person the planning is
being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ Right Ans - have the
opportunity for privacy and alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ Right Ans - Can
choose their own friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ Right Ans -
Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? Right Ans - Prevention
is the #1 Priority
The DSP has an important role in effective risk management because ______
Right Ans - They are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? Right Ans - Difficulty
swallowing or mobility.
1st step in risk assessment and planning work is to _____ Right Ans -
Identify what the risk is.
Risk Assessment Worksheets identify risk and include what? Right Ans -
Plans for minimizing the risks.
A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center when _______
Right Ans - A person is away from the home for no reason.
Explanations
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? Right
Ans - 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? Right Ans - Make sure people are satisfied with their services
and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? Right Ans - Advocate
An example of "people first" language. Right Ans - Individual with a
developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ Right Ans - capable of
learning and growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they
probably have what disability? Right Ans - Cerebral Palsy
Observation Right Ans - Noticing something another person is doing
Communication Right Ans - Asking or talking to someone about what they
are doing.
Decision Making Right Ans - Looking at something or someone and doing
something about it (Ex. Calling a doctor).
Ethics Right Ans - Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral
manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the
Department of Developmental Services __________ Right Ans - 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 Right Ans -
Write and revise and title 17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ Right Ans - pay for services received
by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ Right Ans - by the person
and they planning team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ Right Ans - The person the planning is
being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ Right Ans - have the
opportunity for privacy and alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ Right Ans - Can
choose their own friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ Right Ans -
Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? Right Ans - Prevention
is the #1 Priority
The DSP has an important role in effective risk management because ______
Right Ans - They are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? Right Ans - Difficulty
swallowing or mobility.
1st step in risk assessment and planning work is to _____ Right Ans -
Identify what the risk is.
Risk Assessment Worksheets identify risk and include what? Right Ans -
Plans for minimizing the risks.
A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center when _______
Right Ans - A person is away from the home for no reason.
