Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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A CAPS client lives in a flood-prone area and uses powered medical equipment. Which risk mitigation measure should be incorporated into the home modification plan?
Answer: Elevating critical electrical panels and medical equipment above the base flood elevation
Elevating electrical panels and life-sustaining medical equipment above the base flood elevation prevents flood damage and ensures the equipment remains operational during flood events.
Which of the following best describes 'residual risk' in a CAPS home modification project?
Answer: The level of risk that remains after all planned mitigation measures have been implemented
Residual risk is the remaining level of hazard after all mitigation measures are in place; no modification completely eliminates all risk, and acknowledging residual risk is essential to responsible CAPS practice.
A client with Parkinson's disease has a shuffling gait and difficulty initiating movement. Which flooring characteristic most increases fall risk for this client?
Answer: Thick, high-pile carpet that catches the feet during shuffling
High-pile carpet resists foot dragging and can catch the toes of someone with a shuffling gait, significantly increasing trip-and-fall risk for clients with Parkinson's disease.
During a CAPS assessment, the professional identifies that a client has not tested their smoke detectors in over a year and has a battery-only carbon monoxide detector near a gas appliance. What is the MOST appropriate risk mitigation recommendation?
Answer: Replace all detectors with combination smoke/CO units hardwired with battery backup, and establish a testing schedule
Hardwired combination smoke/CO detectors with battery backup provide the most reliable protection, and a regular testing schedule ensures ongoing functionality for a client who may forget to maintain them.
A CAPS professional is completing a project for a client who uses supplemental oxygen. Which risk specific to this client must be addressed in the home modification plan?
Answer: Fire hazard from oxygen enrichment near ignition sources such as gas stoves or candles
Supplemental oxygen dramatically accelerates combustion; fire hazard mitigation—such as keeping ignition sources away from oxygen equipment—is a life-safety priority for clients on home oxygen therapy.
Which CAPS risk mitigation strategy is considered PROACTIVE rather than reactive?
Answer: Performing a comprehensive home assessment before any fall or injury occurs to identify and correct hazards in advance
A comprehensive pre-injury home assessment is a proactive strategy because it identifies and mitigates hazards before an adverse event occurs, rather than responding after one.
A CAPS professional is advising a multigenerational household where both an older adult and young children reside. Which hazard mitigation approach best addresses the needs of BOTH populations simultaneously?
Answer: Using lever door handles, rocker light switches, and contrast-edge stair nosings that benefit both age groups
Universal design features like lever handles, rocker switches, and contrast stair nosings improve safety and usability for both older adults and young children without creating barriers for either group.