Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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A CAPS professional is evaluating a kitchen for an older adult with arthritis. Which countertop height adjustment best mitigates both fall risk and physical strain?
Answer: Providing varied countertop heights (30–36 inches) to allow seated or standing work
Varied countertop heights accommodate both seated and standing work postures, reducing fatigue, strain, and the risk of losing balance while reaching or bending.
Which standard is most commonly referenced by CAPS professionals when specifying grab bar installation to ensure they can withstand load forces?
Answer: ICC/ANSI A117.1
ICC/ANSI A117.1 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) provides the primary specifications for grab bar strength, placement, and diameter used by CAPS professionals.
A client reports frequent dizziness when rising from a seated position. Beyond fall prevention hardware, which risk mitigation recommendation addresses the ROOT CAUSE of this risk?
Answer: Referring the client to their physician to evaluate orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness upon standing is a hallmark of orthostatic hypotension, a medical condition; addressing the root cause requires a physician referral, as no home modification alone resolves the underlying physiology.
In the CAPS framework, which team member is MOST responsible for identifying fall risks related to a client's balance, strength, and gait?
Answer: The occupational therapist conducting a functional assessment
Occupational therapists are trained to assess functional abilities including balance, strength, and gait, and are integral CAPS team members for identifying client-specific fall risk factors.
A CAPS professional recommends a lever-style door handle throughout a home. This modification primarily mitigates which category of risk?
Answer: Functional decline risk for clients with reduced grip strength or dexterity
Lever handles require significantly less grip force and wrist rotation than round knobs, directly mitigating the functional risk for clients with arthritis, reduced grip strength, or dexterity limitations.
Which flooring transition scenario presents the GREATEST tripping hazard for an older adult using a cane?
Answer: A 1/2-inch raised threshold between the living room and the sunroom
A 1/2-inch raised threshold is a significant tripping hazard, especially for cane users who may not lift their feet sufficiently to clear an unexpected change in floor level.
When specifying a ceiling-mounted patient lift for a CAPS client, what structural risk must be assessed BEFORE installation?
Answer: Whether the ceiling joists and framing can support the combined weight of the lift, track, and user
Ceiling-mounted lifts impose significant point loads; structural assessment of joist capacity to support the combined weight of the system and user is mandatory before installation.