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1
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TRUE or FALSE: People with IDD are more likely to experience abuse and neglect than individuals without IDD

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True

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TRUE or FALSE: False reports of abuse and neglect are very common for people with disabilities

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False

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Sarah is helping Kendra, a woman with a moderate intellectual disability, cook breakfast in the morning. Kendra attempts to touch the hot stove, and Sarah yells “don’t touch that!” To her. Is this considered abuse?

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No, it is not. Yelling is not ideal, but it is preventing Kendra from causing harm to herself.

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Which of the following best describes a situation of disability-specific abuse?

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Eric needs assistance transferring onto a toilet, and is sometimes left on the toilet for hours.

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Non-accidental, inappropriate contact or the use of force with an individual that causes injury or physical pain is considered which type of abuse?

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Physical abuse

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What is not true of abuse and neglect committed by care providers?

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Abuse in the collect committed by care providers is so rare that it is considered a problem.

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Mohinder has Down’s syndrome and lives in a group home. Tom, who works at the group home, ask Mohinder to loan him money for lunch, which he put it back after his next paycheck. Is this abuse, and if so why?

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Yes, it is considered financial abuse because Tom is making personal use of Mohinders resources.

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8
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What best defines a trigger?

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Something that easily set you off and causes an immediate, often emotional, reaction.

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What is one reason it may be difficult for a person with a disability to self report abuse or maltreatment?

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They may fear retaliation for reporting certain individuals who assist them.

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10
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What is something not true of neglect?

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Neglect only occurs to older adults with disabilities.

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TRUE or FALSE: Allegations that go unreported are just as serious as the actual abuse or neglect.

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True

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What is considered a sign of physical abuse?

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Fingerprints or handprints on the neck, face, arms, or wrists

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You provide support for Roberto, a man with a mild intellectual disability. While talking to him one day, he casually mentioned that sometimes his sister parentheses his fiduciary guardian and parentheses he uses his SSI check to pay for her rent. What is the most appropriate course of action to take?

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Contact your agency as designated investigator.

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If you witness an abusive situation that is dangerous or life-threatening, what should you do?

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Take immediate action to remove anyone in the area from harm and call 911.

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15
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In 2009 a study found what percentage of family caregivers for older adults with cognitive disabilities and dementia reported abusing their family member?

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30%

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16
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What is a mandatory reporter?

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Any individual who is required by law to report any suspected abuse or allegations of abuse.

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What is a risk factor for abuse and neglect that is common for people with IDD

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Increased dependency on others for long-term care.

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TRUE or FALSE: If there is a consensual sexual activity between an employee and an individual with ADD, then it is not considered sexual abuse.

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False

19
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TRUE or FALSE: People with autism experience the same level of intensity of symptoms.

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False

20
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Immediate echolalia is

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Saying what was just heard over and over

21
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What can be said about the uniqueness of people with autism?

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Well they may share some characteristics people with autism are different from each other.

22
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Which two global factor set the stage for problem behavior in those with autism?

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Lack of social skills and the expectations of the social world

23
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Why can fixated interests be a problem?

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Because they can distract the person from other activities

24
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What are harmful reinforcers?

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Harmful to health

25
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Why can’t intervention plans be duplicated to different individuals?

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Because each individual’s behavior and circumstances are unique.

26
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What is a factor that place is an individual with autism at greater risk for self injury?

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Certain genetic conditions

27
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Entreating self injury, which of the following is the number one priority?

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Keeping the person safe from harm

28
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Intervention plans should be:

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Data based, ethical and closely monitored

29
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Why is pica so dangerous?

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Because it can cause illness or injury

30
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Why is it important to leave work at work and take breaks?

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You can slip into bad habits if you don’t have a break

31
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Why is it important to model optimism when working with a client with disabilities?

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To allow families to see what their loved one can-do

32
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What is a tip to follow if you become overwhelmed by your work as an RBT?

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Take a break and breath

33
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What does the professional and ethical compliance code of the BACB remind us about communication and interactions with clients and families?

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To interact with families and clients in a way that is free from bias and discrimination.

34
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What is an example of a multiple or dual relationship?

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Tina and Louis are best friends. Lois is an RVT who works with Tina’s son.

35
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Why is it important to establish a healthy professional relationship with a clients family?

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Because you need to be able to communicate important information back-and-forth.

36
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What would be a red flag for boundary crossing?

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Excepting the use of a clients family beach house for the weekend.

37
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What is an example of an exploitive relationship?

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A clients mother dating his RBT.

38
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What are three types of written communication RBT’s have to provide?

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Data, incident reports, session notes

39
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What is an example of self monitoring and interaction with a family member?

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Asking yourself if you are emotional about the discussion.

40
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What is a drawback to probe data?

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It is less accurate

41
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What type of graph indicates the total numbers of behaviors in an additive fashion?

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Cumulative graph

42
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Why is it important to record data as close to the time the behavior actually occurred as possible?

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So the data will be more likely to reflect an accurate picture of the behavior.

43
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A trend that ascends from left to right means

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A behavior is increasing

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