Question

question 1: which of the following best describes a reasonable risk or positive risk taking:
a. weighing the potential benefits against the potential harm of a choice and then making a decision.
b. making a choice that has high potential for risk because it makes a person feel good.
c. making choices and taking risks because others are supportive of the activity.
d. none of the above.
question 2: supporting expression of rights and freedom of choice is more important than ensuring safety for a person you support.
a. true
b. false
question 3: making sure a person has an opportunity to demonstrate his or her abilities can help a team to support risk taking.
a. true
b. false
question 4: your role as a direct support professional is to support a persons freedom of choice and to express his or her rights but to also ensure the person is safe while doing so.
a. true
b. false
question 5: freedom of choice means you can do what you want even if its not a good decision and could end in harm or punishment.
a. true
b. false

Explanation:

• Question 1: Reasonable risk - taking involves a rational assessment. Option A shows a balanced approach of weighing pros (benefits) and cons (harm), which is the essence of making a well - considered decision regarding risk. Options B (risk based on feeling good) and C (risk based on others' support without proper assessment) are not rational.
• Question 2: Safety is a fundamental aspect. While rights and freedom of choice are important, ensuring safety is also crucial. They are not in a hierarchical relationship where one is always more important than the other in an absolute sense.
• Question 3: Allowing a person to demonstrate their abilities can boost confidence. When a team sees a person's capabilities, it can lead to more informed and supported risk - taking as the team has a better understanding of what the person can handle.
• Question 4: A direct support professional's role is multi - faceted. They should advocate for a person's rights and freedom of choice but also have a duty of care to ensure the person's safety. These two aspects are not mutually exclusive.
• Question 5: Freedom of choice is within the boundaries of legality and ethics. It does not mean having the right to make choices that will cause harm to oneself or others. There are always consequences and limitations to choices.

Answer:

• Question 1: A. Weighing the potential benefits against the potential harm of a choice and then making a decision.
• Question 2: B. False
• Question 3: A. True
• Question 4: A. True
• Question 5: B. False