DDA Legal Rights & Ethical Responsibilities 5

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in employment, including those with developmental disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer

Title I of the ADA prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities by employers with 15 or more employees.

Question 2

A client with a developmental disability asks their DSP to keep a conversation private. The DSP discovers the client is being exploited financially. The DSP should:

Accepted Answer

Break confidentiality and report the exploitation to protect the client's safety

Answer

Confidentiality has limits; DSPs must breach it when client safety, including financial exploitation, is at risk, as this is a mandated reporting obligation.

Question 3

The concept of 'dignity of risk' means that individuals with developmental disabilities:

Accepted Answer

Have the right to take reasonable risks as part of living a full life

Answer

Dignity of risk recognizes that taking reasonable risks is part of a meaningful life and that overprotection can deny people growth and self-determination.

Question 4

A DSP is asked by their supervisor to use a physical restraint technique that is not in the client's approved behavior support plan. The DSP should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain that only approved techniques from the plan can be used

Answer

Using unapproved restraint techniques violates the client's rights and the behavior support plan, and the DSP must refuse and report the request.

Question 5

Under which circumstance may a DSP share a client's protected health information with law enforcement WITHOUT a client's authorization?

Accepted Answer

When required by law, such as when reporting abuse or responding to a court order

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure to law enforcement when required by law, such as mandatory abuse reporting or compliance with a valid court order.

(DDA) Developmental Disabilities Associate Certification Practice Test

(DDA) Developmental Disabilities Associate Certification Practice Test

DDA Legal Rights & Ethical Responsibilities 5