DSP1 PRACTICE EXAM

Coughing near another person is an example of:

What is one thing a DSP can do to prevent some falling accidents?

The DSP's rol in risk management is:

What is the Platinum Rule?

When an individual’s medication dosage has increased, the MAR must be:

A mandated reporter must report abuse or neglect of an adult by telephone immediately, and:

Which of these is one of the “Seven Rights” of Assisting with Self-Administration of Medication?

Why do people communicate?

Why is it important for DSPs to watch for early signs of aging?

Which is an example of “People First” Language?

Which is the “best practice” standard of medication management for the DSP?

Which Lanterman Act value says that services and supports should be based on an individual’s needs and preferences?

When a medication error occurs:

A standard precaution for infection control is:

An important step in correct tooth brushing is:

One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:

Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Dept. of Developmental Services:

When an individual’s medication is discontinued:

Regional centers provide a variety of services to individuals, including:

A vendor is an individual or agency who:

The Lanterman Act says that individuals with developmental disabilities have:

What can the DSP do to prevent resistance behavior during oral hygiene activity?

When discussing a difficult problem with a co-worker:

Who is at risk for skin breakdown?

The DSP should use disposable gloves when:

After reporting a "special incident" by telephone, the DSP must also:

Disinfecting a surface requires:

One way to prevent the spread of germs by staff during oral hygiene session is:

Which one of the following would be most likely to require an urgent call to the individual’s doctor?

What is a “health history”?

Which is an example of verbal communication?

One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:

To understand what an individual engaged in challenging behaviors is trying to communicate, the DSP should try to:

If an individual has poor muscle control, how might it affect their speech?

An IPP is a written agreement between the individual and the Regional Center that:

What can a DSP do to prevent drowning?

The most important principle of "Risk Management" is:

Community Care Licensing regulations require that all drugs in the home must be:

Describe the DSPs role on the individual’s planning team:

When an individual refuses to open her mouth for tooth brushing, what kind of obstacle is she demonstrating?

Which is an example of non-verbal communication?

A "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center and community care licensing whenever:

Medication taken away from the care facility must be packaged:

A high temperature (102 degrees +), hot dry skin & a strong rapid pulse are symptoms of what heat related condition?

Which of the following is an environmental emergency?

Ways to support communication during daily routines include:

According to California state law, a developmental disability:

Which choice below is the best source of information on the side effects of medication?

What is one way to prevent poisoningfrom household chemicals:

Developmental Disabilities Area Boards are located throughout California to carry out the mission of the:

What is one reason for the DSP Training?

A “medical emergency”:

Used disposable gloves must be:

When reporting and documenting changes that may be signs of illness or injury, the DSP must record:

An “I” statement describes a problem:

When an individual does not know how to brush or floss her teeth, what type of obstacle is she demonstrating?

The Department of Social Services writes and revises Title 22 regulations which are rules for:

California People First helps individuals learn about:

In order to recognize a change that may be a sign of illness, the DSP must:

When individuals with challenging behaviors are placed in a group without, behavior improves because the individuals:

One example of a healthy habit is:

A mandated reporter must report incidents of abuse of an adult living in a licensed facility to:

The “communicative intent” of a behavior is:

How can a DSP help an individual participate actively in oral hygiene?

If a medication error results in a life threatening situation, the DSP should:

When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills, they are playing the role of:

Which of the following must be reported by a "mandated reporter"?

The DSP should always wash their hands after:

Why should you not try to feel for an individual’s pulse using your thumb?

What do swollen and bleeding gums indicate?

A PRN medication:

In order to support an individual’s positive behavior, a DSP’s behavior should be:

When the right dose of medicationis taken, the individual receives thecorrect:

In order to encourage positive behavior, the physical setting of an environment should be:

When managing conflict, it is important to:

An environmental risk is:

Verbal communication has four parts: organizing the message, sending the message, receiving the message, and:

Consistent DSP participation in the individual’s Oral Health Care Plan:

Which item below is a principle of good body mechanics?

CCL regs. say the DSP may only assist w/ self-administration of meds. that have been prescribed by Dr, dentist, or:

To assist an individual who is having a generalized seizure, you should:

What document explains the DSP’s responsibilities in helping individuals maintain the best possible health?

When you assist someone who is not physically able to brush her teeth, you should:

An individual makes loud noises to get attention from the staff. This is an example of using behavior to:

The first stop in risk assessment and planning is to:

A report shall be made to the licensing agency whenever there is:

If an individual who has fallen appears to have been seriously injured or is bleeding, what should the DSP do?

The goal of the oral hygiene session is:

Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that could affect an individual’s health and well-being?

A social setting that can lead to more positive behaviors includes:

Drug interactions can occur between:

What should a DSP do if they smell smoke or discover a fire?

The MAR must be updated:

In order to understand what an individual wants or needs, a DSP must:

The Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are rules guiding the work of:

Who chooses how the individual’s personal care is provided?

Which one of the following may be treated at home, using routine treatment?

Challenging behavior usually is:

Which activity will help prevent injury from fires?

What is the first thing a DSP must do if they think an individual may have been poisoned?