Creating a Safe Environment Flashcards
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Which feature should a caregiver look for when choosing shoes for a person with Alzheimer's to reduce fall risk?
Answer: Low-heeled, non-skid soles with a secure, adjustable closure
Non-skid soles reduce slipping while a secure closure prevents the shoe from sliding off during the shuffling gait common in Alzheimer's disease.
Why is it recommended to remove or lock alcohol in a home where a person with Alzheimer's lives?
Answer: Alcohol consumption by a cognitively impaired person greatly increases fall, medication-interaction, and behavioral risks
Alcohol impairs balance, judgment, and medication metabolism, all of which are already compromised in Alzheimer's disease, multiplying the risk of harm.
A caregiver installs grab bars next to the toilet and inside the bathtub. In which wall structure must the bars be anchored to be safe?
Answer: Wall studs or a solid blocking board between studs
Grab bars must be anchored into wall studs or solid blocking to support the full body weight of a person who falls or leans heavily, as drywall alone will fail.
How does labeling drawers and cabinets with words or pictures help a person in early-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: It cues residual reading or visual recognition ability, supporting independence and reducing frustration
Visual cue labels leverage preserved recognition abilities to help the person locate needed items, fostering independence and reducing anxiety-driven rummaging.
A caregiver notices the person with Alzheimer's repeatedly confuses the basement door with the bathroom door. What is the SAFEST immediate solution?
Answer: Place a clear 'BATHROOM' sign with a picture on the bathroom door and a childproof knob cover on the basement door
Combining a pictorial sign on the correct door with a childproof cover on the hazardous door addresses both navigation and fall-prevention simultaneously.
What is the MAIN reason caregivers should keep a consistent daily routine in addition to environmental modifications for a person with Alzheimer's?
Answer: Predictable routines reduce anxiety, decrease behavioral triggers, and reinforce safe environmental habits
Predictable sequences reduce cognitive load and anxiety, making environmental safety features more effective because the person is less likely to behave erratically.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of an electronic personal emergency response system (PERS) for a person with Alzheimer's who is still ambulatory?
Answer: It allows the person or caregiver to summon help rapidly if a fall or emergency occurs
A PERS wearable button enables immediate help-summoning for falls or emergencies, bridging the gap when the caregiver is not in the same room.