DSP 2
Meaningful reinforcement occurs when:
An individuals behavior is rewarded by a positive response
What are natural supports?
Assistance provided by family, friends, coworkers and associations
What can the DSP do to support the inclusion of individuals in their community?
Encourages the individuals involvement in community groups for which they have genuine interest
What is reinforcement?
Rewards given after successfully performing a desired behavior
What is the consequence in the scenario?
Richard turns the radio off
What is the antecedent in the scenario?
Richard turns the radio on
How can the DSP help the individual identify leisure and recreational activities?
getting to know what is available in the community
An activity has an appropriate level of risk when:
the activity is reasonable and the individual knows what to expect
Which classification of medications is used to treat epilepsy?
Anticonvulsants
What may the DSPs do to assess the quality of services received by an individual?
Ask questions about the individual's quality of life
If an individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice is:
Ask them which item they want
What are some tips for communicating with family members about the individual's preferences?
Be honest advocate for the individual
One way for the DSp to support an individual to make the most of a doctor's visit is to:
Bring a written list of all medications the individual is taking
How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered planning meeting?
By asking the individual about their goals
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
Individuals need to drink more than 8-12, 8-ounes glasses of water per day if they:
all of the above
Food Allergies are dangerous for some individuals because:
allergic reactions can be life-threatening
How does the DSP support the individual through transitions from one life stage to another?
by providing emotional support
What is a standardized way to look at and analyze a situation to determine why it occurred?
causal analysis
Most behaviors demonstrated by individuals serve the purpose of:
communicating wants, needs, feeling and to get their needs met
Which is a way the DSP can assist in the creation of a behavior support plan?
developing suggestions for replacement behavior
What is the DSP responsibility in supporting an individuals daily routines?
ensure that preferred routines are respected and supported
Which is one of the food groups on MyPlate?
fruits
One of the keys to preventing serious accidents is:
open communication
One element of a healthy lifestyle is:
physical activity
Which of these are necessary nutrients in food?
proteins and minerals
Which one of the following activities involve the most risk?
walking to the store
When must a written Special Incident Report be submitted to the regional center?
within 48 hours of the incident
Ethics, Observations, and Decision making are skills included in the:
DSP toolbox
When defining a challenging behavior, it is important to:
Describe what happens while the behavior occurs
A primary reason why the DSP should keep written records of what happened during an individual's visit to the doctor is to:
Make sure other DSPs will know what the doctor's orders are
What are two things that can be adapted to allow the individual to participate?
Materials and environment
Routine physical examinations should include:
Measurement of blood pressure
When an individual has a special diet prescribed by a doctor because of a health condition, they are following a:
Therapeutic diet
Breast self-examination, clinical breast exams, and mammograms are important for women because:
They can help prevent deaths from breast cancer
A skill used frequently by an individual is:
a relevant skill
What is the reason for the occurrence of challenging behavior?
The individual is getting or avoiding something
what is he goal of causal analysis?
to minimize the recurrence of an incident
What is the benefits of providing a prompt?
to provide additional information to ensure success
What is the DSPs role as a person-centered planning team member?
to support an individual's goals, desires, and needs
If the DSP does not understand something the doctor says or does during a visit, the DSP should:
Ask the doctor to explain things until the DSP understands
One thing you can do to be a health care advocate is:
Believe every person is entitled to quality care
When an individual is whining, interrupting or starting a conversation, his behavior may be motivated by:
need for attention
What is the target behavior in the scenario?
Carlos yells and waves his fists
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
Why is it important to know how DSPs and other people react to an individuals challenging behavior?
Because challenging behavior is usually reinforced by other people's behavior
What is task analysis?
Breaking down a complex task into small steps
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
what is the first step in developing a plan to reduce the individuals perceived risk associated with an activity?
break the activity into steps
What is one role of the DSP in developing and implementing a behavior support plan?
Collecting information about an individuals daily activities
How can the DSP evaluate teaching effectiveness?
Document prompting level and the steps the individual can do independently
How can you save money while shopping for food?
look for sale items
Which are the first two steps in the Behavior Support Plan?
Identify quality of life areas that are lacking; define the challenging behavior
What prompting strategy requires the DSP to know how much help an individual needs so they won't provide any more help than is needed?
Least-to-most
Which skill would help the individual to be a good friend?
Listening and showing interest
What are some ways the DSP can support the individual in reducing the occurrence of challenging behavior?
Make sure the individual has more choices
Which of the following is one of the Guiding Principles of Risk Management?
Prevention of serious incidents is the #1 priority
Which of the following information could you get from a medication information sheet?
The possible side effects of the medication
What is one way to help avoid interactions between multiple medications the individual is taking?
Use the same pharmacy for all of the individuals medication needs
What is the best teaching strategy a DSP should use in teaching individuals new skills?
Use verbal directions, showing, and role playing to demonstrate new skills
An age-appropriate skill for a fifteen-year-old is:
Using the telephone to call a friend
A PSA is a:
Prostate caner blood screening test
What can the DSP learn about the individual during the person-centered planning process?
The individual's life goals
Which is an example of sensory motivator of challenging behavior?
drinking coffee
When the DSP shows an individual how to do part or all of a skill, they are using a__________ prompt.
modeling
What are some of the main functions of the Dsp in supporting individuals quality of life?
provide choices, safety and new skill training
When should a medication dose be recorded in an individual's MAR?
At the time the medication is taken by the individual
How can the DSP help the individual generalize learned skills?
Included different situations toward the end of the teaching process
Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making choices is important because:
It gives their lives meaning
How can a Life Scrapbook assist an individual with quality of life?
It helps the individual stay connected with family and in touch with important memories
A skill is functional when:
It is necessary for the individual's self-care
How can the DSP support an individual's goals and objectives?
Know what their responsibilities are
When an individual is given a choices between reading a magazine or listening to music, one possible non-verbal response is for the individual to:
Reach for the magazine
What must the DSP do to ensure they are giving the right medication to the right person?
Read and compare the information on the medication label and the information on the MAR three times
What is shaping?
Reinforcement of successive attempts
Which of the following disorders may be treated with psychotropic medications?
Schizophrenia
When preparing and storing foods, the DSP should:
Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in the refrigerator
Important information to share with the doctor's office when scheduling a visit includes:
Specific medical concerns the individuals may have
What activities provide opportunities for individuals to develop friendships?
Taking a painting class
What is 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
The Dsp is able to teach to the strengths of an individual when:
The DSP knows the individual learning characteristics
One example of a community health care and safety resource is a :
A kidney disease support group or association
Which of the following is NOT included on a medication label?
A list of other medications the individual is taking
Which event signals a good opportunity to teach?
An individual asks for help to do something
What is an example of an incident requiring a Special Incident Report (SIR)?
An incident that resulted in serious bodily injury
When an individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating:
Avoidance behavior
What is a consideration in supporting quality of life for an adult individual?
Creating opportunities for community involvement
Which of the following can a DSP learn by spending time with an individual?
Things the individual likes to do
The DSP can create the best learning environment by:
Establishing a good relationship with the learner
One way to honor and respect an individual's choice is to:
Give them the chosen item or activity
What happens when food is cross-contaminated?
Harmful bacteria is spread from one food to another
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for individuals to make choices because it:
Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSPs and individuals
What is partial participation?
Participating in tasks that need some level of support
What helps individuals maintain newly learned skills?
Periodic re-teaching of the skills
How can the DSP assist individuals with weight loss?
Prepare low calorie snacks between meals
What does it mean to generalize a skill?
To be able to use a skill when it is needed or wanted
What us the primary goal of teaching the individual new skills?
To help individuals live independently and with enjoyment
What is the purpose of completing the Risk Assessment Worksheet?
To plan ways to minimize risk across all activities
What is a way of increasing the meaningful participation of individuals in age-appropriate, functional activities?
Use of adaptations
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to:
Use the "Making My Own Choices" book and picture sticker book
What "quality of life" areas may promote support of the individuals positive behavior?
the individual has opportunities to choose from a variety of meaningful activities
"Nutrition Facts" labels give information about:
the number of calories in a serving and the calories from fat
One of the Seven Rights the DSP must follow to ensure medication safety is:
the right dose
