DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 127

DSP Year 2 Challenge Test |127 Questions and Answers Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making

choices is import because: - -It gives their lives meaning.

• It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for individuals to make

choices because it: - -Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSPs

and individuals.

- One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to: - -Use the

"Making My Own Choices" book and picture sticker book.

• If an individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice

is: - -Ask them which item they want.

• If an individual is not able to say or point to things they want, a good

strategy for offering a choice is to: - -Show them one item and watch for

their non-verbal response.

• When an individual is given a choice between reading a magazine or

listening to music, one possible non-verbal response if for the individual to: - -Reach for the magazine.

• Avoidance behavior - -When an individual pushes away an item, she is

demonstrating:

- One way to honor and respect an individual's choice is to: - -Give them the

chosen item or activity.

• An individual choice that should be talked about during the person-

centered planning process is: - -What job an individual wants to have.

• One way for a DSP to help with an individual's person-centered planning

process is to: - -Share knowledge of an individual's preferences from using

the "Making My Own Choices" book.

• The individual's life goals. - -What can the DSP learn about the individual

during the person-centered planning process?

• How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered planning meeting? - -

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• What is the DSPs role as a person-centered planning team member? - -to

support an individual's goals, desires, and needs

• What are some tips for communicating with family members about the

individual's preferences? - -Be an honest advocate for the individual.

• How can the DSP support an individual's goals and objectives? - -Know

what their responsibilities are

• How can the DSP help to assess an individual's progress in meeting their

IPP goals and objectives? - -Write down observations or keep a record of what is done to implement the IPP.

• DSP Toolbox - -Ethics, Observation, and Decision Making are skills included

in the:

• What may the DSPs do to assess the quality of services received by an

individual? - -Ask questions about the individual's quality of life.

- The objectives of an individual must be: - -Specific and related to goals

• Which is the responsibility of the service coordinator? - -Help individuals

find needed services and supports

• What is the one thing the DSP should do before the doctor writes the order

for a medication? - -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? - -Use the same pharmacy for all of the individual's medication needs.

• What should the DSP do if he/she thinks an individual is experiencing a

severe allergic reaction soon after taking medication? - -Call 911 to get emergency medical care

• When should a medication dose be recorded in an individual's Medication

Log? - -At the time the medication is taken by the individual

• Which of the following is NOT included on a medication label? - -A list of

other medications the individual is taking

• Which of the following information could you get from a medication

information sheet? - -The possible side effects of the medication.

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