DSP Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a common physical sign that may indicate an individual is experiencing abuse?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained bruises, burns, or injuries in various stages of healing

Answer

Unexplained or repeated physical injuries in various stages of healing are red flags for physical abuse and must be reported promptly.

Question 2

When an individual with a disability discloses abuse to a DSP, the DSP should:

Accepted Answer

Listen calmly, believe the individual, ensure their safety, and report immediately per agency protocol

Answer

DSPs must believe and support the individual, ensure their immediate safety, and report the disclosure without delay or conducting their own investigation.

Question 3

Self-neglect in an individual with a disability refers to:

Accepted Answer

An individual's failure to perform self-care tasks that threatens their health or safety, sometimes linked to incapacity

Answer

Self-neglect occurs when an individual is unable or unwilling to adequately care for themselves, resulting in risk to their health, safety, or well-being.

Question 4

What is the primary role of Adult Protective Services (APS) in abuse cases involving individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

To investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and coordinate protective services for vulnerable adults

Answer

APS is responsible for receiving and investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults and arranging protective services as needed.

Question 5

A DSP accepting gifts or money from an individual they support is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A boundary violation and potential financial exploitation that violates professional ethics

Answer

Accepting gifts or money from individuals served is a boundary violation that can lead to financial exploitation and must be avoided per professional ethics codes.

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

DSP Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention 2