DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Advocating for the Individual ANSW✅✅Encouraging the individual's active participation in their
healthcare and ensuring correct pharmacy information is provided, promoting their autonomy and
well-being.
Communication with Support Team ANSW✅✅Sharing updates, changes, and important
information with the support team and nurse, fostering effective collaboration for the individual's
care.
Standard Precautions ANSW✅✅Basic steps to prevent the spread of microorganisms and disease,
ensuring a safe environment for the individual and others.
Hand Hygiene ANSW✅✅The proper technique of hand washing to prevent the spread of disease,
including wetting hands, applying soap, rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds, rinsing
thoroughly, and drying with a clean towel.
When to Wash Hands ANSW✅✅The occasions when hand washing is necessary, such as before
eating, after direct contact with an individual's skin, after contact with bodily fluids, before and after
removing gloves, after using a restroom, and after handling garbage.
Hand Sanitizer ANSW✅✅An alternative to soap and water when hands are not visibly dirty,
providing a convenient option for maintaining hand hygiene.
Glove Use ANSW✅✅The practice of wearing gloves when there is a possibility of exposure to
bodily fluids or contaminated items, minimizing the risk of infection.
Performing Cough Etiquette ANSW✅✅Covering mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or
sneezing, and disposing of used tissues immediately, preventing the spread of respiratory infections.
Communicable Diseases ANSW✅✅Diseases that can be spread through contact with a person or
their fluids, breathing in microorganisms, or through a vector, necessitating appropriate precautions.
, Blood Borne Pathogens ANSW✅✅Infectious microorganisms in human blood, such as Hepatitis B,
Hepatitis C, and HIV, requiring special precautions to prevent transmission.
Hepatitis A ANSW✅✅A viral infection transmitted through feces and contact with contaminated
food or drink, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and sanitation.
Hepatitis B ANSW✅✅A viral infection transmitted through blood, semen, and other bodily fluids,
often through sexual contact or sharing contaminated needles, highlighting the need for safe
practices and prevention.
Hepatitis C ANSW✅✅A viral infection transmitted through blood, often through sharing
contaminated needles, underscoring the importance of needle safety and prevention measures.
Tuberculosis (TB) ANSW✅✅A bacterial infection that affects the lungs and is transmitted through
the air, necessitating precautions to prevent its spread.
Inflammation ANSW✅✅The body's response to prevent the entry of microorganisms, causing
swelling, redness, and heat, indicating an immune response.
Infection ANSW✅✅The invasion of disease-causing microorganisms into the body, often
accompanied by symptoms such as discharge or pus, requiring appropriate treatment.
Microorganisms Enter the Body ANSW✅✅Through various entry points, including eyes, nose,
mouth, urogenital openings, or cuts in the skin, highlighting the vulnerability to infection.
Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation ANSW✅✅Indications of inflammation, including redness,
swelling, heat, pain, and loss of function, signaling the body's response to potential infection or
injury.
Signs and Symptoms of Infection ANSW✅✅Indications of infection, including inflammation
symptoms along with discharge, fever, cough, muscle aches, and fatigue, prompting the need for
medical attention.
RESPONSIBILITIES QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Advocating for the Individual ANSW✅✅Encouraging the individual's active participation in their
healthcare and ensuring correct pharmacy information is provided, promoting their autonomy and
well-being.
Communication with Support Team ANSW✅✅Sharing updates, changes, and important
information with the support team and nurse, fostering effective collaboration for the individual's
care.
Standard Precautions ANSW✅✅Basic steps to prevent the spread of microorganisms and disease,
ensuring a safe environment for the individual and others.
Hand Hygiene ANSW✅✅The proper technique of hand washing to prevent the spread of disease,
including wetting hands, applying soap, rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds, rinsing
thoroughly, and drying with a clean towel.
When to Wash Hands ANSW✅✅The occasions when hand washing is necessary, such as before
eating, after direct contact with an individual's skin, after contact with bodily fluids, before and after
removing gloves, after using a restroom, and after handling garbage.
Hand Sanitizer ANSW✅✅An alternative to soap and water when hands are not visibly dirty,
providing a convenient option for maintaining hand hygiene.
Glove Use ANSW✅✅The practice of wearing gloves when there is a possibility of exposure to
bodily fluids or contaminated items, minimizing the risk of infection.
Performing Cough Etiquette ANSW✅✅Covering mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or
sneezing, and disposing of used tissues immediately, preventing the spread of respiratory infections.
Communicable Diseases ANSW✅✅Diseases that can be spread through contact with a person or
their fluids, breathing in microorganisms, or through a vector, necessitating appropriate precautions.
, Blood Borne Pathogens ANSW✅✅Infectious microorganisms in human blood, such as Hepatitis B,
Hepatitis C, and HIV, requiring special precautions to prevent transmission.
Hepatitis A ANSW✅✅A viral infection transmitted through feces and contact with contaminated
food or drink, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and sanitation.
Hepatitis B ANSW✅✅A viral infection transmitted through blood, semen, and other bodily fluids,
often through sexual contact or sharing contaminated needles, highlighting the need for safe
practices and prevention.
Hepatitis C ANSW✅✅A viral infection transmitted through blood, often through sharing
contaminated needles, underscoring the importance of needle safety and prevention measures.
Tuberculosis (TB) ANSW✅✅A bacterial infection that affects the lungs and is transmitted through
the air, necessitating precautions to prevent its spread.
Inflammation ANSW✅✅The body's response to prevent the entry of microorganisms, causing
swelling, redness, and heat, indicating an immune response.
Infection ANSW✅✅The invasion of disease-causing microorganisms into the body, often
accompanied by symptoms such as discharge or pus, requiring appropriate treatment.
Microorganisms Enter the Body ANSW✅✅Through various entry points, including eyes, nose,
mouth, urogenital openings, or cuts in the skin, highlighting the vulnerability to infection.
Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation ANSW✅✅Indications of inflammation, including redness,
swelling, heat, pain, and loss of function, signaling the body's response to potential infection or
injury.
Signs and Symptoms of Infection ANSW✅✅Indications of infection, including inflammation
symptoms along with discharge, fever, cough, muscle aches, and fatigue, prompting the need for
medical attention.
