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

Answer

The Advocacy competency requires DSPs to support individuals in knowing, asserting, and protecting their personal, civil, and human rights.

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

Answer

The traditional six rights are right person, drug, dose, route, time, and documentation — 'right diagnosis' is not one of them.

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

Answer

Confidentiality requires limiting disclosure of personal information to individuals directly involved in care or those legally authorized to receive it.

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

Answer

Person-centered planning places the individual at the center, ensuring that supports align with their vision for a good life.

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

Answer

DSPs are typically mandated reporters required to report suspected abuse or neglect promptly without waiting for certainty or internal clearance.

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

DSP Accredited Direct Support Professional Courses 3