DSP DSP - Direct Support Professional Safety and Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first action a DSP should take when a supported individual has a seizure?
- Call 911 immediately
- Keep the person safe by clearing the area and protecting their head (Correct answer)
- Restrain the person to prevent injury
- Give the person water to drink
Correct answer: Keep the person safe by clearing the area and protecting their head
During a seizure, the DSP should protect the person's head, clear surrounding hazards, and time the seizure rather than restraining them.
Question 2: Which of the following is a universal precaution DSPs must follow when handling blood or bodily fluids?
- Wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly after removal (Correct answer)
- Only use precautions if the person has a known infection
- Use paper towels instead of gloves for minor spills
- Precautions are only required in medical settings
Correct answer: Wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly after removal
Universal precautions require DSPs to treat all blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious and always wear gloves, washing hands after.
Question 3: When must a DSP complete an incident report in a US residential support setting?
- Only when the person is hospitalized
- Only if the supervisor requests one
- As soon as possible after any unusual or harmful event occurs (Correct answer)
- Within 30 days of the incident
Correct answer: As soon as possible after any unusual or harmful event occurs
Incident reports must be completed promptly after any unusual, harmful, or potentially harmful event to ensure accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
Question 4: What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Push, Alert, Stand, Spray
- Point, Activate, Spray, Secure
- Prepare, Aim, Start, Stop
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side to properly operate a fire extinguisher.
Question 5: Which action should a DSP take if a supported individual goes missing during a community outing?
- Wait at the last known location for 30 minutes before acting
- Search alone to avoid alarming others
- Immediately notify supervisor and follow agency missing person protocol (Correct answer)
- Check social media before contacting anyone
Correct answer: Immediately notify supervisor and follow agency missing person protocol
A missing person situation requires immediate notification of the supervisor and activation of the agency's formal missing person protocol to ensure a coordinated response.
Question 6: What is the correct body mechanics technique DSPs should use when lifting a supported individual to prevent injury?
- Bend at the waist and lift quickly
- Keep the back straight, bend at the knees, and lift with the legs (Correct answer)
- Twist the torso to position the person properly
- Use one arm and lean to the side
Correct answer: Keep the back straight, bend at the knees, and lift with the legs
Proper body mechanics require keeping a straight back, bending at the knees, and using leg muscles to lift in order to prevent back injuries.
DSP DSP - Direct Support Professional Safety and Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers 1
What is the first action a DSP should take when a supported individual has a seizure?