Health and Wellness Support Flashcards
7 cards from real DSP practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Health and Wellness Support flashcards as text
A person you support has a dysphagia (swallowing disorder) diagnosis requiring thickened liquids. They ask for regular water. The DSP should:
Answer: Offer thickened liquids and explain why, then report the request to the supervisor or nurse
The DSP should offer thickened liquids as ordered, explain the safety reason, and report the request so clinicians can address it.
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for a DSP to support mental wellness in daily routines?
Answer: Encouraging consistent sleep schedules, physical activity, and meaningful social interaction
DSPs promote mental wellness by supporting healthy routines—sleep, movement, and social connection—without providing clinical diagnoses.
A person with a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) begins showing signs of confusion and agitation. A DSP should:
Answer: Recognize these as possible UTI symptoms in a person with a disability, document, and report to the nurse
In individuals with intellectual disabilities, UTIs often present as behavioral changes rather than typical physical symptoms and require prompt medical evaluation.
When completing a bowel and bladder log for a person on a prompted voiding schedule, accurate documentation helps primarily to:
Answer: Identify patterns, prevent infections, and communicate health status to the care team
Accurate bowel and bladder logs allow the care team to spot trends, prevent complications like UTIs or constipation, and adjust care plans.
A person you support is scheduled for a routine blood draw but becomes extremely anxious. The best DSP response is to:
Answer: Use calming strategies, explain the procedure in simple terms, and offer comfort items or support during the draw
DSPs support individuals through medical anxiety using calming communication, simple explanations, and comfort measures rather than avoiding needed care.
Which of the following is an example of a secondary condition that DSPs can help prevent in people with physical disabilities?
Answer: Pressure ulcers from prolonged sitting or lying in one position
Pressure ulcers are preventable secondary conditions that DSPs address through regular repositioning and skin checks.
A DSP notices a person on antipsychotic medication has developed involuntary, repetitive mouth movements. This should be reported because it may indicate:
Answer: Tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder that requires medical review
Tardive dyskinesia is a potentially irreversible movement disorder linked to antipsychotic use that requires prompt medical evaluation.