Certified Direct Support Professional Training Flashcards
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A person you support refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the FIRST action a DSP should take?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the supervisor or nurse
Medication refusal must always be documented and reported to a supervisor or healthcare professional immediately.
Which principle is MOST central to person-centered planning?
Answer: Goals and supports are driven by the individual's own preferences and dreams
Person-centered planning puts the individual at the center, ensuring their own preferences, strengths, and goals guide all support decisions.
A DSP notices a coworker verbally demeaning a person with an intellectual disability. What should the DSP do?
Answer: Intervene to stop the behavior and report it to a supervisor
DSPs are mandatory reporters and have an ethical obligation to intervene and report any form of abuse or mistreatment immediately.
What does the term 'normalization' mean in the context of disability services?
Answer: Providing individuals access to typical life patterns and conditions available to the general public
Normalization means supporting individuals to have access to the same daily rhythms, experiences, and life patterns enjoyed by people without disabilities.
When supporting someone in the community, a DSP should primarily focus on:
Answer: Promoting the person's independence and natural inclusion
Community support should promote the individual's independence, choice-making, and natural relationships within the community.
A support plan indicates a person requires a 'modified texture diet.' This means the DSP should:
Answer: Follow the specific food texture guidelines outlined by the speech therapist or dietitian
A modified texture diet is a medical order prescribed to prevent choking or aspiration and must be followed exactly as directed.
Which of the following BEST describes 'self-determination' for people with disabilities?
Answer: The right to make choices and have control over one's own life
Self-determination means individuals have the right to make decisions about their own lives, including where they live, who supports them, and how they spend their time.