DSP DSP - Direct Support Professional Safety and Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A supported individual is found unresponsive and not breathing. What should the DSP do first?
- Begin CPR immediately without calling for help
- Call 911 (or have someone call) and begin CPR (Correct answer)
- Wait to see if the person recovers on their own
- Move the person to a more comfortable location
Correct answer: Call 911 (or have someone call) and begin CPR
When someone is unresponsive and not breathing, the priority is to activate emergency services by calling 911 and then immediately begin CPR.
Question 2: Which of the following situations requires a mandatory report to Adult Protective Services (APS) by a DSP?
- A supported individual refuses dinner
- Suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a supported adult (Correct answer)
- A minor disagreement between two individuals
- A supported individual misplaces personal belongings
Correct answer: Suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a supported adult
DSPs are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of supported adults to APS as required by US law.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) for individuals with mobility impairments?
- To document the individual's medical history
- To outline how that specific person will safely exit a building during an emergency (Correct answer)
- To assign a DSP to monitor the individual during community outings
- To describe first aid steps for common injuries
Correct answer: To outline how that specific person will safely exit a building during an emergency
A PEEP provides individualized procedures for safely evacuating a person with a mobility impairment from a building during an emergency.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of a environmental hazard a DSP should identify and correct in a group home?
- A supported individual's preference for certain foods
- Loose rugs on hard floors that could cause falls (Correct answer)
- A staff member arriving 5 minutes late for a shift
- A TV set to a loud volume
Correct answer: Loose rugs on hard floors that could cause falls
Loose rugs are a fall hazard and should be secured or removed to maintain a safe living environment for supported individuals.
Question 5: How often should fire drills typically be conducted in a US licensed residential support home?
- Once every 5 years
- Only when new residents move in
- At least quarterly or as required by state licensing regulations (Correct answer)
- Annually at the discretion of the manager
Correct answer: At least quarterly or as required by state licensing regulations
Most US state licensing regulations require residential support homes to conduct fire drills at least quarterly to ensure all residents and staff know evacuation procedures.
Question 6: A supported individual reports that another staff member hit them. What should the DSP do?
- Tell the individual they must be mistaken
- Handle it internally without involving outside agencies
- Listen, ensure the individual is safe, and immediately report to a supervisor and the appropriate authorities (Correct answer)
- Ask other staff members what happened before doing anything
Correct answer: Listen, ensure the individual is safe, and immediately report to a supervisor and the appropriate authorities
When abuse is reported, a DSP must take the report seriously, ensure the individual's immediate safety, and report to both a supervisor and the appropriate protective authority.
DSP DSP - Direct Support Professional Safety and Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers 2
A supported individual is found unresponsive and not breathing.
What should the DSP do first?