DSP Accredited Direct Support Professional Courses 3

Question 1

Which competency in the NADSP E-Badge Academy addresses a DSP's ability to assist individuals in understanding and exercising their legal rights?

Accepted Answer

Advocacy

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Health and Wellness

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Crisis Prevention

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Vocational Support

Question 2

During an accredited medication management training module, a DSP is taught that the 'six rights' of medication administration include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Right diagnosis

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Right person

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Right dose

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Right time

Question 3

A core principle taught in accredited DSP courses regarding confidentiality is that personal information about an individual:

Accepted Answer

May only be shared with those who have a legitimate need to know

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Can be shared with any agency staff member upon request

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Should be posted in common areas so all team members stay informed

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May be disclosed to family members without the individual's consent

Question 4

In person-centered planning covered by accredited DSP courses, the plan is primarily driven by:

Accepted Answer

The goals, preferences, and dreams of the individual being supported

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The agency's available services and staffing schedule

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The supervisor's assessment of the individual's needs

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State funding guidelines and service limitations

Question 5

Accredited DSP courses emphasize that 'duty to report' suspected abuse means a DSP must report:

Accepted Answer

Immediately, even if unsure, following their agency's mandatory reporting protocol

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Only after gathering enough evidence to be certain abuse occurred

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To their supervisor only, who will decide whether to involve authorities

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Within 72 hours to allow time for internal investigation

Question 6

The concept of 'dignity of risk' in DSP accredited training means:

Accepted Answer

Individuals have the right to take reasonable risks as part of a full life

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DSPs must eliminate all risks from an individual's environment

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Risk decisions are made exclusively by guardians and agency staff

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Individuals with disabilities should be protected from any potentially unsafe activity

Question 7

When an accredited DSP course covers 'crisis prevention,' a key strategy emphasized is:

Accepted Answer

Recognizing early warning signs and de-escalating before a crisis occurs

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Restraining the individual at the first sign of agitation

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Calling 911 immediately whenever an individual becomes upset

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Removing all other individuals from the area and waiting for the crisis to pass