DSP Health and Wellness Support 2

Question 1

A person you support refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the DSP's first appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the supervisor or nurse

Answer

Medication refusal must be documented and reported to a supervisor or nurse so appropriate clinical decisions can be made.

Question 2

Which vital sign measurement requires a DSP to recognize a dangerously high reading that may indicate hypertensive crisis?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure above 180/120 mmHg

Answer

A blood pressure above 180/120 mmHg is considered hypertensive crisis and requires immediate medical attention.

Question 3

A person with diabetes tells you they feel shaky, sweaty, and confused. What condition should a DSP suspect first?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Answer

Shakiness, sweating, and confusion are classic signs of hypoglycemia, requiring prompt treatment with fast-acting sugar.

Question 4

When supporting a person with epilepsy during a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, a DSP should:

Accepted Answer

Time the seizure, protect the head, and turn them on their side after convulsions stop

Answer

The correct response is to time the seizure, cushion the head, and place the person in recovery position after convulsions cease.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the DSP's role in supporting preventive health care?

Accepted Answer

Scheduling and accompanying individuals to routine medical appointments

Answer

DSPs support preventive care by helping schedule and attend routine medical appointments, not by providing clinical diagnoses.

(DSP) Direct Support Professional Certification Practice Test