DSP - Direct Support Professional Safety and Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What should a DSP do if a supported individual is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe?
Answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) and call 911
For a complete airway obstruction, the DSP should perform abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object and call 911 immediately.
Which of the following best describes 'safe messaging' guidelines related to suicide?
Answer: Using language and approaches that do not sensationalize or provide detailed method information
Safe messaging guidelines recommend language and approaches that support the individual without sensationalizing suicide or sharing method details that could increase risk.
What information should a DSP have readily accessible during any medical emergency involving a supported individual?
Answer: Emergency contacts, current medications, diagnoses, and insurance information
During a medical emergency, first responders need the individual's emergency contacts, current medications, diagnoses, and insurance information to provide proper care.
Under OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard, what must employers provide to DSPs who may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids?
Answer: Hepatitis B vaccination, personal protective equipment, and training at no cost to the employee
OSHA requires employers to provide Hepatitis B vaccinations, PPE such as gloves and masks, and training on bloodborne pathogen exposure at no cost to employees.
A DSP notices a supported individual showing signs of a stroke, including sudden facial drooping and arm weakness. What should the DSP do?
Answer: Call 911 immediately — stroke is a medical emergency where time is critical
Stroke symptoms require immediate 911 activation because brain-saving treatments are time-sensitive, often referred to as 'time is brain.'
What is the primary reason DSPs should document safety incidents thoroughly and accurately?
Answer: To ensure continuity of care, identify patterns, and support individual safety planning
Thorough incident documentation enables the support team to identify patterns, adjust safety plans, and maintain continuity of care for the individual.