DSP Certified Direct Support Professional Training 2

Question 1

A person you support refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the FIRST action a DSP should take?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the supervisor or nurse

Answer

Medication refusal must always be documented and reported to a supervisor or healthcare professional immediately.

Question 2

Which principle is MOST central to person-centered planning?

Accepted Answer

Goals and supports are driven by the individual's own preferences and dreams

Answer

Person-centered planning puts the individual at the center, ensuring their own preferences, strengths, and goals guide all support decisions.

Question 3

A DSP notices a coworker verbally demeaning a person with an intellectual disability. What should the DSP do?

Accepted Answer

Intervene to stop the behavior and report it to a supervisor

Answer

DSPs are mandatory reporters and have an ethical obligation to intervene and report any form of abuse or mistreatment immediately.

Question 4

What does the term 'normalization' mean in the context of disability services?

Accepted Answer

Providing individuals access to typical life patterns and conditions available to the general public

Answer

Normalization means supporting individuals to have access to the same daily rhythms, experiences, and life patterns enjoyed by people without disabilities.

Question 5

When supporting someone in the community, a DSP should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Promoting the person's independence and natural inclusion

Answer

Community support should promote the individual's independence, choice-making, and natural relationships within the community.

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test

DSP Certified Direct Support Professional Training 2