Creating a Safe Environment Flashcards
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Which door alarm feature is MOST appropriate for a person with Alzheimer's who tends to wander at night?
Answer: A loud audible chime that sounds when the door is opened
An audible chime alerts nearby caregivers immediately upon door opening, which is the quickest intervention for nighttime wandering.
When setting up a bedroom for a person with moderate Alzheimer's, which lighting strategy is MOST recommended?
Answer: Nightlights placed at floor level along the path to the bathroom
Floor-level nightlights illuminate pathways without harsh glare, reducing fall risk during nighttime bathroom trips while minimizing sleep disruption.
A caregiver wants to reduce the risk of a person with Alzheimer's ingesting non-food items. What environmental modification directly addresses this?
Answer: Storing non-edible items (soap, plants, coins) out of reach or in locked areas
Securing or removing non-food items from accessible areas eliminates the opportunity for accidental ingestion, which education alone cannot reliably prevent.
Why are throw rugs considered a significant fall hazard for individuals with Alzheimer's disease?
Answer: Their edges can curl and catch shuffling footsteps, and the person may not perceive them as trip hazards
People with Alzheimer's often shuffle when walking and have reduced hazard awareness, making curled rug edges a primary tripping and falling risk.
What is the safest approach to managing medications for a person with Alzheimer's living at home?
Answer: Lock all medications and administer them directly under caregiver supervision
Locked storage with caregiver-supervised administration prevents both missed doses and accidental overdose, which are serious risks in dementia.
Which modification to an outdoor garden area BEST supports safe outdoor access for a person with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's?
Answer: Installing a tall fence with a self-latching, caregiver-coded gate
A secure fenced perimeter with a coded or high-latch gate allows the person to enjoy outdoor space safely while preventing unsupervised wandering beyond the property.
A caregiver places camouflage covers over door knobs in a home. What is the intended effect?
Answer: To prevent the person from distinguishing the door from the surrounding wall, reducing exit attempts
Camouflage door knob covers blend into the door or wall color, making knobs visually less identifiable and reducing the likelihood that a person with dementia will attempt to exit.