DSP Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention

Question 1

Which of the following best describes physical abuse in the context of direct support services?

Accepted Answer

Any non-accidental physical act that causes pain, injury, or distress to an individual

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Using restraints only during documented behavioral emergencies

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Withholding emotional support from an individual

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Failing to provide prescribed medications on time

Question 2

A DSP who suspects abuse of an individual in their care must FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Document the situation and report it to their supervisor and the appropriate authorities immediately

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Confront the suspected abuser directly

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Wait to see if the signs of abuse continue before acting

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Discuss the situation with coworkers to gather opinions

Question 3

Neglect in disability support services is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Intentional failure or refusal to provide needed care, supervision, or necessities to an individual

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Accidentally forgetting a scheduled activity once

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Providing care that is slightly below the preferred standard

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Disagreeing with an individual's care plan goals

Question 4

In most U.S. states, Direct Support Professionals are classified as:

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporters who are legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect

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Optional reporters who may choose to report suspected abuse

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Internal investigators responsible for determining if abuse occurred

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Advocates who report only at the request of the individual served

Question 5

Financial exploitation of an individual with a disability includes:

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized use, theft, or mismanagement of an individual's money or property for personal gain

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Helping an individual create a personal budget

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Assisting an individual in making a purchase they requested

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Setting up a representative payee with the individual's knowledge and consent

Question 6

Emotional or psychological abuse in care settings typically involves:

Accepted Answer

Repeated acts such as humiliation, threatening, ridiculing, or isolating an individual

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Redirecting an individual away from a preferred but unsafe activity

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Setting firm but respectful behavioral limits with an individual

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Declining to fulfill an individual's unreasonable request

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of sexual abuse in disability services?

Accepted Answer

Any sexual contact or behavior directed at an individual without informed consent

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Assisting an individual with personal hygiene as specified in their care plan

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Providing sex education materials approved by the support team

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Discussing healthy relationships at the individual's request