DSP Accredited Direct Support Professional Courses 2

Question 1

Which national organization created the National Frontline Supervisor (FLS) competency framework that often complements DSP accreditation programs?

Accepted Answer

NADSP

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ANCOR

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The Arc

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CMS

Question 2

In an accredited DSP course, the competency area 'Community Inclusion and Network Building' primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Helping individuals participate in community activities of their choice

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Scheduling medical appointments for individuals

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Managing household budgets for group homes

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Completing incident reports after community outings

Question 3

A DSP notices that an individual they support has begun refusing meals. The correct first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the supervisor or care team

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Force the individual to eat to maintain health

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Assume the individual is on a diet and take no action

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Reduce meal portions to encourage eating

Question 4

Under accredited DSP curricula, 'self-determination' means the individual has the right to:

Accepted Answer

Make choices about their own life, including choices others may disagree with

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Have DSPs make all decisions to ensure safety

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Follow only the choices approved by their legal guardian

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Select from options pre-approved by agency staff

Question 5

Which federal law significantly shaped the push toward community-based services and away from institutionalization, influencing DSP training content?

Accepted Answer

The Olmstead Decision (ADA enforcement)

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Question 6

In accredited DSP training, 'positive behavioral supports' (PBS) differ from punitive approaches because PBS:

Accepted Answer

Identifies the function of behavior and addresses underlying needs

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Uses consequences to discourage unwanted behavior

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Restricts access to preferred items until behavior improves

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Relies primarily on medication adjustments

Question 7

Accredited DSP programs commonly address 'universal precautions' to ensure DSPs:

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Treat all blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious regardless of known diagnosis

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Only wear gloves when an individual has a confirmed bloodborne illness

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Avoid physical contact with individuals during personal care routines

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Report suspected infections to law enforcement