DSP Training
One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is: A)Isolation B)Obedience C)Dependence D)Satisfaction
D) Satisfaction
What is the platinum rule? A) Three individuals like your friend B) treat others as you would like to be treated C) treat individuals like your own children D) treat others as they would like to be treated
D) Treat others as they would like to be treated
Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that could affect in individuals health and well-being: A) documentation B) ethics C) decision making D) observation
D) observation
Coughing near another person is an example of: A) Direct spread of germs B) Biological spread of germs C) Indirect spread of germs D) Droplet spread of germs
D. Droplet spread of germs
The goal of oral hygiene session is:
D. To help the individual become as independent as possible in self-care
Why is it important for DSPs to watch for early signs of aging?
Early treatment may add to the individual's length and quality of life
One good way to learn more about a prescription drug is to: A) Get a copy of the medication information sheet from the pharmacists B) Talk with the person taking the medication to find out what they think about it C) Watch the drug companies advertisements on television D) Talk with other people who have used the medication to learn more about what it does
Get a copy of the medication information sheet from the pharmacist
a high body temperature (102° and above), Hot dry skin, and a strong rapid pulse are symptoms of what heat related condition?
Heat stroke
Documenting self administration of medication: A) Isn't necessary B) Increases medication safety and reduces risk of medication errors. C) Saves time during the doctor visits D) Reduces the amount of time needed for administration of medication.
Increases medication safety and reduces risk of medication errors
Who is at risk for skin breakdown
Individuals who use wheelchairs or who don't change positions often
which one of the following would be most likely to require an urgent call to the individual doctor
Infection of an injury
In order to recognize a change that may be a sign of illness, the DSP must
Know the individual and what is normal for them
Community care licensing regulations require that all drugs in the home must be: A) Bought at a local pharmacy B) Logged in a Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record. C) Carried by the DSP responsible for
Logged in a Centrally Stored medication and Destruction record
A PRN medication: A) Must be ordered by a doctor B) Is only over the counter medication C) Does not have ti be recorded in the individuals MAR
Must be ordered by a doctor
To assist an individual who is having a generalized seizure, you should:
Place the individual on their side to prevent choking
What can the DSP do to prevent resistance behavior during oral hygiene activity?
Stop the activity immediately
when a medication error occurs: A) The error requires special incident reporting only if it is life threatening B) Both 911 and the individuals doctor must be informed C) The error must be reported to the Regional Center and Community Care Licensing as a Special Incident.
The error must be reported to the regional center as a Special Incident
What is one reason for the DSP Training?
To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life
What do swollen and bleeding gums indicate?
Unhealthy gums
when an individual's medication dosage has increased, the MAR must be: A) Left unchanged B) Updated to record change C) Initiated
Updated to record the change
One way to prevent the spread of germs by staff during oral hygiene session is
Wearing disposable gloves
when reporting and documenting changes that may be signs of illness or injury, the DSP must record
What the individual said or did that communicated the change
When the right dose of medication is taken, the individual receives the correct: A) Brand name of medication B) Category of medication C)Amount of medication
amount of medication
Consistent DSP participation in the individuals or a healthcare plan
is critical to Individuals ongoing dental/or health
An example of a change in a persons daily routine is
sleeping much later than usual
Why should you not trying to feel for an individual's pulse using your thumb
you will feel your own pulse through your thumb
Which of the following may be treated at home using routine treatment
A minor cut
An IPP is a written agreement between the individual and the Regional Center that: A) List of individuals and goals in the services and supports needed to reach those goals B) is developed through a process of person to vendor planning C) is developed by the planning team and the vendor D) is developed without the individual at the IPP meeting
A) List the individual goals in the services and supports needed to reach those goals
Developmental disabilities area boards are located throughout California to carry out the mission of the: A) State council on developmental disabilities B) department of developmental services C) local regional centers D) department of social services
A) State council on developmental disabilities
Who chooses how the individuals personal care is provided? A) The individual B) The DSP C) An individuals parent D) A home administrator
A) individual
A mandated reporter must report abuse or neglect of an adult by telephone immediately, and: A) submit a written report within two working days B) wait for a response before doing anything else C) offer first aid immediately D) keep details of the abuse or neglect private
A) submit a written report within two working days
The DSPs role in risk management is: A) to actively promote practices that will keep individuals safe B) to help people enjoy their lives more C) to hold person centered planning meetings D) to remove all danger from individuals lives
A) to actively promote practices that will keep individuals safe
if a medication error result in a life-threatening situation, the DSP should: A) Call 911 for assistance immediately B) Speak to the individuals doctor before taking any action C) Wait until the individual has difficulty breathing before dialing 911
A. Call 911 for assistance immediately
what is a "health history"? A) Documentation of an individuals past health care needs B) A story about modern medicine C) A physicians report
A. Documentation of an individual's past health and current healthcare needs
A standard precaution for infection control is: A) Hand washing B) Avoiding crowds C) Getting plenty of rest
A. Handwashing
what document explains the DSPs responsibilities in helping individuals maintain the best possible health? A) Individual Program Plan (IPP) B) Special Incident Reports (SIR) C) California Code of Regulations (CCR) D) Physicians Desk Reference (PDR)
A. Individual Program Plan (IPP)
after reporting a "special incident "by telephone the DSP must also A. send a written report to the regional center within the next 2 days B. asked for a written acknowledgment of the report C. send a written report to the local police within the next three days or 72 hours D. right down the name of the person they spoke to at the regional center
A. Send a written report to the regional center within the next two days
which is the "best practice" standard of medication management for the DSP: A) Record every medication dose and every medication error B) Record only the first and last medication doses each day C) Record any medication doses.
A. record every medication dose and every medication error
drug interactions can occur between: A) Two or more drugs B) Two different people C) Alcohol and food
A. two or more drugs
Disinfecting a surface requires: A) Hand sanitizer B) A solution of bleach and water C) Hot water D) A solution of soap and water
B) A solution of bleach and water
One characteristic of cerebral palsy is: A) Mental Illness B) Involuntary movements C) High blood pressure D) Weak bones
B) Involuntary movements
The organizations known as Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department Developmental Services: A) Make up the leadership and staff of each regional center B) Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities under the Lanternman Act C) Send representatives to participate on each individual person-centered planning team during the development of the IPP D) Fund generic services for individuals with developmental disabilities
B) Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanternman Act
Describe the DSPs role on the individuals planning team: A) The DSP finds in coordinates needed services B) The DSP provide services and support to assist the individual to achieve their goals C) The DSP makes decisions for the individual D) The DS PSS is the individuals need and makes recommendations for specific services
B) Yes P provide services and support to assist the individual to achieve their goals
Regional centers provide a variety of services to individuals, including: A) Routine medical treatment B) Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP) C) Basic household utilities D) local transportation services through a special vehicle network (SVN)
B) coordination of services identified in an individual program plan (IPP)
An example of a healthy habit is: A) Smoking B) Daily exercise C) Drinking soda
B) daily exercise
When you see in the student resource guide, it tells you to use this DSP tool: A) Communication B) ethic C) observation D) decision making
B) ethics
A vendor is an individual or agency who: A) has a special product to sell B) has a contract with the regional center to provide specific services and supports C) has a copy of the Lanternman act in the title 17 regulations D) has made a commitment to volunteer their time to support an individual in some way
B) has a contract with a regional center to provide specific services and supports
The most important principle of "risk management" is A) offer first aid immediately B) prevention is the number one priority C) keep the floor clean D) stop all high-risk activities
B) prevention is the number one priority
California People First helps individuals learn about: A) services and supports that are rendered by the regional center B) self advocacy, they are right, and how to speak up for themselves C) legal counseling and representation D) person centered planning and service coordination
B) self advocacy, and their rights and how to speak up for themselves
which of the following must be reported by a "mandated reporter "? A. In individuals expensive clothing is ruined by defective washing machine B. an individual shows signs of having been physically abused. C. An individual refuses to eat food that they do not think it's seasoned well D. An individual is unhappy because they are too sick to go bowling
B. An individual shows signs of having been physically abused
when an individual refuses to open their mouth for toothbrushing, what kind of obstacle are they demonstrating? A) Physical obstacle B) Behavioral obstacle
B. Behavior obstacle
A mandated reporter must report incident of abuse of an adult living in a licensed facility to: A. local radio or TV station B. CCL in regional center C. Facility administrator in 911 D. Doctor or hospital
B. CCL in regional center
when you assist someone who is not physically able to brush your teeth you should:
B. Help her only with what she cannot do
The first step in risk assessment and planning is to: A) remove the risk B) identify the risk C) get more information about the risk D) get help from the planning team
B. Identify the risk
ADSP may assist an individual with self administration of a PRN medication, as long as: A. It is not too costly B.. It is ordered by a doctor for specific condition, and meets all CCF requirements C. It will help the individual have better health or comfort D. The individual asked for the medication my name
B. It is ordered by a doctor for a specific condition and meet all CCF requirements
which choice below is the best source of information on the side effects of medication: A) An individuals parents or family B) A medication information sheet from the pharmacy or a doctor. C) The facility administrator and other DSPs
B. a medication information sheet from the pharmacy or a doctor
when an individual does not know how to brush or floss her teeth, what type of obstacle is she demonstrating
B. information obstacle
over the counter medications are those that: A) are very expensive and require careful monitoring B.. May be purchased in the store without a doctors order, but in the CCL homes, a physicians order is required C. Must be ordered by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional D. Have serious side effects
B. maybe purchased in the store without a doctors order, but in CCL homes and physicians order is required
A report shall be made to the licensing agency whenever there is A. a special event involving more than 20 participants B. the death of an individual regardless of the cause C. Damage to an appliance that requires immediate repair D. an exchange of bodily fluid between individuals
B. the death of an individual, regardless of the cause
if anytime you see that one of the seven rides does not match, You should: A) Go on to the next Right B) Stop and get help from another DSP, your supervisor, the doctor or the pharmacist C) Change the Right
B.. Stop and get help from another DSP, your supervisor, the doctor or the pharmacist
Medication taken away from the care facility must be packaged: A) In a box with the pharmacy's name and phone number B) With a label of the facility's name, address, and phone number and the individuals name, name of the medication. C) With instructions for administration
B.. With a label of the facilities name, address and phone number in the individuals name, name of the medication and instructions
An important step in correct toothbrushing is
Brushing gums and teeth
How can a DSP help an individual participate actively in oral hygiene?
By giving the individual choices in the process
Which Lanterman Act value says that services and supports should be based on an individual's needs and preferences? A) Relationships B) Health and well-being C) Choice D) Rights and responsibilities
C) Choice
The department of social services rights in revises title 22 regulations which are rules for: A) recreation programs B) regional centers C) Community care license homes D) education program
C) Community care licensed homes
According to California state law, a developmental disability: A) Always begins before someone is born B) Goes away with medication and therapy C)Greatly limits three or more major life activities D) Only includes physical challenges
C) Greatly limits three or more major life activities
Which is an example of "Peoples First" Language?: A) Victim of autism B) Handicapped person C) Individual with a developmental disability D) Mentally retarded person
C) Individual with a developmental disability
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are rules guiding the work of A) Hospitals and clinics B) Local education agencies C) Regional centers and vendors D Homes and work places
C) Regional centers and vendors
When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills, they are playing the role of: A) Ambassador B) Boss C) Teacher D) Parent
C) Teacher
The Lanterman Act says that individuals with developmental disabilities have: A) no rights because they need to much support B) certain rights if they behave appropriately C) The same rights as everyone else D) special rights that no one else has
C) The same rights as anyone else
The DSP should always wash their hands after: A) Writing a report B) Setting the table C) Using the restroom
C) Using the bathroom
A "special incident report "must be filed with the regional center in community care licensing whenever: A) an individual has a minor injury B) A meal is missed C) an individual is missing D) The DSP is unable to come to work
C) an individual is missing
environmental risk is: A) an object or activity that may cause harm where an individual lives or works B) found only in nature in wooded areas C) A health condition that may cause harm to an individual or their friends D) A behavior that is aggressive or harmful
C) an object or activity that may cause harm or an individual lives or works
used disposable gloves must be: A) Recycled B) Stored safely C) Thrown away D) Washed
C) thrown away
prescription medications are those that: A. are very expensive and require careful monitoring B.. May be purchased in a store without a doctors order C. Must be ordered by a doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner or other licensed healthcare professional who is authorized to prescribe medication D. Have serious side effects
C. Must be ordered by a doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner or other licensed healthcare professional who is authorized to prescribe medication
Community care licensing regulations say that a DSP may only assist with self administration of medication that have been ordered or prescribed by a doctor, dentist or a A. DSP with two years of require training B. facility administrator C. Nurse practitioner D. Parent or other close family member
C. Nurse practitioner
which of these is one of the "Seven Rights" of Assisting With self administration of medication: A) Right DSP B) Right Doctor C) Right time D) Right Facility
C. Right time
When an individual's medication is discontinued: A) It should be stored in a locked cabinet B) It may be given to another individual C) The facility must follow the CCL regulations for medication destruction D) It may not be returned to the pharmacy
C. The facility must follow the CCL regulations for medication destruction
The MAR must be updated: A) As soon as a new DSP comes on-duty B) As indicated by directions on the medication label C) Whenever a prescription is changed
C. Whenever a prescription is changed
The DSP should use disposable gloves when: A) Using the bathroom B) Assisting with medication C) Watering the plants D) Coming in contact with an individuals body fluids
D) Coming in contact with an individual's body fluids
