Rights Test

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Question 1 of 20

If an individual with DD has a functioning level of a 12 year old, we should treat them like a 12 year old no matter their age.

True

False

Question 1 of 20

Question 2 of 20

Human rights can be taken away legally if someone does not understand them.

True

False

Question 2 of 20

Question 3 of 20

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 3 of 20

Question 4 of 20

Individuals have the right to choose an advocate to speak for them.

True

False

Question 4 of 20

Question 5 of 20

Bedroom doors for individuals with disabilities should have small windows in them so staff can monitor them without being intrusive.

True

False

Question 5 of 20

Question 6 of 20

Staff should only allow people with DD to talk to others who are a good influence on them.

True

False

Question 6 of 20

Question 7 of 20

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

True

False

Question 7 of 20

Question 8 of 20

Mike is 35 years old and his brother Josh is his guardian. It is time for his annual ISP meeting and Josh does not ask or allow Mike to say what he would and wouldn’t like to do, and spends most of the time answering the questions for Mike. Mike's rights have been violated.

True

False

Question 8 of 20

Question 9 of 20

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

True

False

Question 9 of 20

Question 10 of 20

10.

An individual with a disability can register to vote and can participate in the political process.

True

False

Question 10 of 20

Question 11 of 20

11.

If a person requests alone time while in a school setting you must give it to them, because it is their right.

True

False

Question 11 of 20

Question 12 of 20

12.

People with intellectual disabilities should never be left alone.

True

False

Question 12 of 20

Question 13 of 20

13.

People with developmental disabilities have the right to volunteer to be part of medical research projects.

True

False

Question 13 of 20

Question 14 of 20

14.

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 14 of 20

Question 15 of 20

15.

A person can refuse speech therapy even if it has been strongly recommended.

True

False

Question 15 of 20

Question 16 of 20

16.

Jared attends workshop 5 days a week. He tells his residential provider that he doesn’t like the workshop. After more questions, Jared tells his provider that he doesn’t get along with the other people on the bus and would like to change workshop providers. Jared’s provider should:

Assist Jared with contacting his SSA about the issue and request a change.

Assist Jared in talking with the staff at the workshop about the issue.

Assist Jared in talking with the bus driver or his supervisor about the issue.

All of the above.

Question 16 of 20

Question 17 of 20

17.

Human rights are universal, which means they are meant for everyone, regardless of:

Race

Religion

Disability

All of the above.

Question 17 of 20

Question 18 of 20

18.

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

True

False

Your comments:

Question 18 of 20

Question 19 of 20

19.

Jacob has a job at Wendy’s. He tells anyone that will listen that he does not like it there and doesn’t want to work in the food industry. He is told that he can only work in the food industry because of his disability. Jacob’s rights have been violated.

True

False

Question 19 of 20

Question 20 of 20

20.

Tyler is 22 years old. He is his own guardian and lives with his mother and sister. Tyler informs his team that he would like his mother to be his advocate. Tyler's providers do not feel that his mother is a good choice for an advocate and that mom is not looking out for Tyler's best interest. The providers should:

talk to Tyler and give him the reasons they feel mom should not be his advocate.

talk to the SSA about their concerns and let the SSA address them through a team process.

wait for the advocate to do something they don't like and then tell Tyler about it.

do nothing - it's not staff's place to talk about this situation.

Question 20 of 20