Rights Test

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Question 1 of 20

Society has historically treated individuals with DD in the best possible manner.

True

False

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Question 1 of 20

Question 2 of 20

You do not have to ask individuals with DD if you can share information from their personal records with other people.

True

False

Question 2 of 20

Question 3 of 20

Charlie has been agitated and combative for the last few hours in the home he shares with 2 roommates. He has hit and kicked his roommate and spit on his residential provider. His behaviors continue to escalate as the evening goes on. His provider spends most of the evening redirecting Charlie and explaining to him how his actions affect others and what consequences could happen if he continues. Charlie's rights have been violated.

True

False

Question 3 of 20

Question 4 of 20

Bob has told his providers that he does not like green beans, but his two roommates prefer them. What is the best approach to menu planning for the home?

Do not ever make green beans .

Make Bob try them again to see if he likes them.

Tell Bob that he won’t have a vegetable that day.

Choose an alternative for Bob.

Question 4 of 20

Question 5 of 20

An individual lives at home with parents and the home is not very clean, but the individual is not harmed by the condition of the home. I should:

remove the individual from the home.

write an incident report to report the living conditions to the individual's SSA.

not supply services until the family cleans the home.

should do nothing.

Question 5 of 20

Question 6 of 20

Providers have the right to print flyers for the services they provide using pictures of individuals they serve without asking these individuals for permission.

True

False

Question 6 of 20

Question 7 of 20

Group home providers are encouraged to arrange for a chaplain to come to their facility and hold regular religious services for their residents.

True

False

Question 7 of 20

Question 8 of 20

An individual can choose to save money for an out of state vacation.

True

False

Question 8 of 20

Question 9 of 20

Kelly is 22 years old, has been diagnosed with Mild ID and has a history of psychiatric issues. Kelly is her own guardian. Recently she has demonstrated an increase in defiance towards her employer, yelling at her providers in the home, and breaking her roommate’s personal belongings. When confronted about her behaviors she laughed and told them they deserved it. Kelly’s team met and discussed how this reflects the same actions as when she was 17. At that time Kelly saw a psychiatrist. Kelly’s team feels that her seeing a psychiatrist may be in her best interest. Kelly disagrees and informs the team that she will not see a doctor or take medications again. What is the team’s approach at this point?

Encourage Kelly to see someone that could help her.

Make the appointment and force Kelly to go.

Tell her no one will be working with her anymore.

Ignore Kelly’s behaviors and hope they go away.

Question 9 of 20

Question 10 of 20

10.

All group living arrangements should be an even mix of men and women.

True

False

Question 10 of 20

Question 11 of 20

11.

The individual you work with has a boyfriend that calls and gets upset with her if she is not home. They argue on the phone when this happens. You should:

limit the times that she can talk with the boyfriend to when he is not upset with her.

write an incident report about the incident and give it to the manager.

sit down with the individual and explain why she shouldn't talk to the boyfriend any more.

call the staff at the home the boyfriend lives in and discuss the situation and tell them to not let him call until he can talk nicely.

Question 11 of 20

Question 12 of 20

12.

Jessica tells her provider that she would like a boyfriend and that she doesn’t like to be lonely. What can Jessica’s aide do to help her through this?

Tell Jessica that she can’t have a boyfriend.

Help Jessica find activities where she can meet someone.

Talk with Jessica about how to introduce herself and how to get to know someone.

B and C.

Question 12 of 20

Question 13 of 20

13.

Football is too violent a sport for anyone with DD to participate in.

True

False

Question 13 of 20

Question 14 of 20

14.

A person's parents have the right to be a part of making plans or decisions for their grown children with intellectual disabilities.

True

False

Question 14 of 20

Question 15 of 20

15.

Individuals with developmental disabilities have more rights than the rest of the population.

True

False

Question 15 of 20

Question 16 of 20

16.

Brady is 32 years old and lives in a house with 3 roommates. He gets angry and begins screaming and cursing at one of his roommates. A neighbor overhears this and contacts law enforcement. The provider speaks with law enforcement when they arrive and informs them that Brady has a disability and explains the situation. The law enforcement officer and provider talk with Brady and ask him to calm down. He does so they discuss his actions and how they impact others. The officer also informs him that his actions could be seen as disorderly conduct and explains the consequences such as being charged, having to go to court, etc. Brady apologizes and is calm the rest of the evening. Brady’s rights have been violated.

True

False

Question 16 of 20

Question 17 of 20

17.

Individuals with DD have the right to participate in which of the following activities (choose all that apply):

School.

Needed therapies.

Going out with friends.

Illegal activities.

Question 17 of 20

Question 18 of 20

18.

An advocate for an individual should be selected by people who know the individual, but not by the individual themselves.

True

False

Question 18 of 20

Question 19 of 20

19.

If you know individuals with DD that have had or are having their rights violated, you can report the violation to which of the following:

The county or state board of DD.

Ohio legal rights.

Your immediate supervisor.

All of the above.

Your comments:

Question 19 of 20

Question 20 of 20

20.

Individuals with disabilities are given special rights that others do not have.

True

False

Question 20 of 20