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DSP 1 EXAM | 110 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS SCORED A+
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DSP 1 EXAM | 110 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS SCORED A+
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Name: Score:109 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 109
Which activity will help prevent injury from fires?
Place all cardboard boxes in a pile in the garage
Allow smoking anywhere in the house
Check smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries annually
Keep extra wood and paper in the fireplace
Definition 2 of 109
Disinfecting a surface requires:
Hand sanitizer
A solution of bleach and water
Hot water
A solution of soap and water
Definition 3 of 109
Which choice below is the best source of information on the side effects of medication?
An individual's parents or family
A medication information sheet from the pharmacy or a doctor
Television advertisements about the medications
The facility administrator and other DSPs
,Definition 4 of 109
After reporting a "special incident" by telephone the DSP must also:
Send a written report to the regional center within the next two days (48 hours)
Ask for a written acknowledgment of the report
Send a written report to the local police within the next three days (72 hours)
Write down the name of the person they spoke to at the regional center
Definition 5 of 109
A standard precaution for infection control is:
Hand washing
Wearing warm clothes
Avoiding crowds
Getting plenty of rest
Definition 6 of 109
Regional centers provide a variety of services to individuals, including:
Routine medical treatment
Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP)
Basic household utilities
Local transportation services through a Special Vehicle Network (SVN)
,Definition 7 of 109
Describe the DSP's role on the individual planning team:
The DSP finds and coordinates needed services
The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
The DSP makes decisions for the individual
The DSP assesses the individual's needs and makes recommendations for specific services
Definition 8 of 109
In order to encourage positive behavior, the physical setting of an environment should be:
Organized for easy access
Cold
Strictly monitored
Dark
Definition 9 of 109
Documenting self-administration of medication:
Isn't necessary
Increases medication safety and reduces risk of medication errors
Saves time during doctor visits
Reduces the amount of time needed for administration of medication
, Definition 10 of 109
When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn about meaningful skills, they
are playing the role of:
Ambassador
Boss
Teacher
Parent
Definition 11 of 109
In order to understand what an individual wants or needs, a DSP must:
Observe the individual's behavior
Meet with the support team
Make a guess
Ask their supervisor
Definition 12 of 109
Why should you not try to feel for an individual's pulse using your thumb?
Your thumb isn't sensitive enough to feel a pulse
Your thumb could hurt the individual's wrist
You will feel your own pulse through your thumb
You will need your thumb to count pulse beats
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