DSP Person-Centered Planning and Support 2

Question 1

A person-centered plan is considered 'living' because it:

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Gets updated regularly as the person's goals and needs change

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Is written in plain language anyone can read

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Must be reviewed by a licensed clinician each year

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Focuses on the person's medical diagnoses

Question 2

When a DSP notices that a support plan no longer reflects what a person wants, the BEST first step is to:

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Document the concern and notify the supervisor or care coordinator

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Wait until the annual review to bring it up

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Continue following the old plan to avoid confusion

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Revise the plan independently without informing anyone

Question 3

Which statement BEST reflects the principle of 'presuming competence' in person-centered planning?

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Believe the person has the capacity to learn and contribute unless proven otherwise

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Assume the person cannot make decisions without testing them first

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Only offer choices after a cognitive assessment is completed

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Defer all decisions to the person's legal guardian by default

Question 4

A person's 'circle of support' in person-centered planning typically includes:

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Family, friends, community members, and professionals chosen by the person

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Only paid staff and agency supervisors

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Government case managers and insurance representatives only

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Individuals assigned by the agency without input from the person

Question 5

What does 'self-determination' mean in the context of disability services?

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The person has control over decisions affecting their own life

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The agency determines the best services for the person

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Staff decide daily routines based on safety guidelines

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The state sets goals for individuals based on disability category

Question 6

During a planning meeting, a person with limited verbal communication keeps pointing to a photo of a park. A person-centered DSP should:

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Recognize this as a preference and explore whether outdoor activities should be a goal

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Redirect attention back to the written agenda topics

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Note the behavior as a distraction in the meeting notes

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Ask a family member to explain what the person really wants

Question 7

Which planning approach asks 'What is working and not working?' from multiple perspectives to improve supports?

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Essential Lifestyle Planning (ELP)

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Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)

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PATH planning

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Individual Service Plan (ISP) review