DSP - Direct Support Professional Professionalism and Ethics Questions and Answers

Question 1

A person you support tells you in confidence that they have been skipping a prescribed medication because they don't like how it makes them feel.
Which tenet of the NADSP Code of Ethics is most directly in conflict in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Person-Centered Supports vs. Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being

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Confidentiality vs. Integrity and Responsibility

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Relationships vs. Self-Determination

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Justice, Fairness and Equity vs. Advocacy

Question 2

A DSP is working with an individual who loves to bake. The individual's family often brings expensive baking ingredients. The DSP, an avid baker themselves, accepts some of these ingredients to take home, believing it prevents waste. This action constitutes a violation of which professional principle?

Accepted Answer

Conflict of interest

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Dual relationships

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Informed consent

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Confidentiality

Question 3

Which of the following actions BEST demonstrates a DSP maintaining professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Declining a client's invitation to a private family celebration.

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Sharing detailed stories about their own family problems to build rapport.

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Accepting a friend request on social media from a person they support.

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Loaning a person they support $20 until their next check arrives.

Question 4

A DSP overhears a coworker discussing confidential information about a person they support in a public area of the facility. According to the NADSP Code of Ethics, what is the DSP's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to their supervisor.

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Confront the coworker loudly to make an example of them.

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Immediately tell the person whose information was shared.

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Ignore the situation to avoid conflict with the coworker.

Question 5

The ethical principle of 'Integrity and Responsibility' requires a DSP to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Allow their personal values to guide all professional decisions.

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Assume responsibility and accountability for their decisions and actions.

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Advance their knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development.

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Seek advice and guidance on ethical issues when a situation is unclear.

Question 6

A person supported expresses a desire to become more involved in their religious community, but the DSP holds very different spiritual beliefs. To act ethically, the DSP should:

Accepted Answer

Actively support the person in exploring and participating in their chosen faith.

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Explain why their own beliefs are more logical.

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Gently discourage the topic to avoid discomfort.

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Suggest a variety of other community activities instead.