DSP I

A “medical emergency:”

One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:

The DSP’s role in risk management is:

After reporting a “special incident” by telephone the DSP must also:

When reporting and documenting changes that may be signs of illness or injury the DSP must rec.

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

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

Who is at risk for skin breakdown?

Which item below is a principle of good body mechanics

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

Which LA value says that services/supports should be based upon individual’s needs & preference

An important step in correct tooth brushing is:

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

When the right dose of medication is taken, the individual receives the correct:

If @ any time you see that 1 of the Seven Rights does not match, you should:

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

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

What is a “healthy history”?

When a mediation error occurs:

One good way to learn more about a prescription drug is to:

A PRN medication:

What can a DSP do to prevent drowning?

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

An example of a change in a person’s daily routine is:

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

The most important principle of “Risk Management is:

A DSP may assist an individual w/ self-administration of a PRN medication, as long as:

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

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

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

Mediation taken away from the care facility must be packaged:

Which is an example of nonverbal communication?

Which DSP Tool is used when looking/listening for things that affect the individuals health?

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

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

A high body temperature (102 degrees above), hot dry skin, and a strong rapid pulse are sympt

Which is an example of “People First” Language?

According to California state law, a developmental disability:

A standard precaution for infection control is:

The DSP should use disposable gloves when:

The DDS writes and revises Title 17 reg, which are rules guiding the work of:

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

CCL Reg’s say DSP may only assist with meds prescriptions by a doctor, dentist or a:

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

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

The DSP should always wash their hands after:

What do swollen and bleeding gums indicate?

The DSS writes and revises Title 22 regs which are rules for:

What is the one reason for the DSP Training?

When managing conflict, it is important to:

When an individual does not know how to brush or floss, what type of obstacle?

Which of the following will usually help reduce a challenging behavior?

A “Special Incident Report” must be filed with the regional center whenever:

Dev DisabilityArea Boards are located throughout California to carry out the mission of the:

When discussing a difficult problem with a co-worker:

Which of the following must be reported by a “mandated reports”?

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

Which of the following is an environmental emergency?

Challenging behavior usually is:

An “I” statement describes a problem:

An environmental risk is:

The LA says that individuals with developmental disabilities have:

What is one thing that may get in the way of an individual being understood?

Which is an example of verbal communication?

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

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

The “communicative intent” of a behavior is:

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

If an individual who has fallen appears to have been seriously injured/is bleeding, what to do?

One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:

Documenting self-administration of medication:

Coughing near another person is an example of:

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

What is the Platinum Rule?

When a DSP is finding creative & fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills, they are

An IPP is a written agreement btwn the individual and the RC that:

Why do people communicate?

Consistent DSP participate in the Individual’s Oral Health Care Plan:

Individuals w/ challenging behaviors are in a group of people w/o challenges often improve

What is one way to prevent poisoning from household chemicals:

Over-the-counter medications are those that:

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

The first step in risk assessment and planning is to:

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

Which activity will help prevent injury from fires?

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

When you see a compass in the SRG, it tells you to use this DSP tool:

To understand what an individual engaged in challenging behaviors is trying to communicate, DSP

Disinfecting a surface requires:

Used disposable gloves must be:

CCL regulations require that all drugs in the home must be:

The org known as DRC, The SCDD & DDS:

The MAR must be updated:

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

Ways to support communication during daily routines include:

Prescription medications are those that:

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

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

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

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

California People First helps individuals learn about:

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

Drug interactions can occur between:

A vendor is an individual or agency

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

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

When an individual’s medication is discontinued:

When an individual’s mediation dosage has increase, the MAR must be:

The goal of the oral hygiene session is:

One example of a healthy habit is: