Environmental Design & Safety Flashcards
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Which environmental risk factor is most associated with increased wandering behavior in people with dementia?
Answer: Overstimulating or confusing environments that cause anxiety
Environments that are overstimulating, confusing, or anxiety-provoking can trigger wandering as residents seek to escape discomfort.
A dementia care unit replaces its standard door hardware with lever handles. What is the PRIMARY safety benefit?
Answer: Lever handles are easier for residents with motor deficits to operate
Lever handles require less grip strength and fine motor coordination than round knobs, making them accessible for residents with motor impairments common in dementia.
Why is it important to maintain a consistent room layout for individuals with moderate-to-late stage Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Consistent layouts reduce confusion and support spatial memory for safe navigation
Spatial memory is often preserved longer than other cognitive functions; consistent layouts allow residents to navigate safely using familiar spatial cues.
What is the key safety concern with placing potted plants in memory care common areas?
Answer: Some plants are toxic if ingested, posing a poisoning risk to residents
Residents with dementia may mouth or ingest plant material, so only non-toxic plants should be used to prevent poisoning.
Which strategy best reduces fall risk during toileting for residents with Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Raising toilet seat height and installing side grab bars
A raised toilet seat and grab bars reduce the effort required to sit and stand, decreasing fall risk during the most common time for toileting-related falls.
In a memory care unit, exit doors are fitted with delayed-egress alarms. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this system?
Answer: To provide a time delay that allows staff to intervene before a resident can elope
Delayed-egress systems create a brief delay before the door opens, giving staff time to redirect residents who are attempting to leave unsafely.
Which sensory environment consideration is most important when designing a dedicated bathing room for people with dementia?
Answer: Reducing harsh echoes and cold surfaces to minimize fear and agitation during bathing
Cold, echoing, institutional bathrooms increase fear and resistance to bathing; warm, acoustically soft environments reduce agitation and improve cooperation.