CAPS Risk Management & Mitigation 4

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Providing varied countertop heights (30–36 inches) to allow seated or standing work

Answer

Varied countertop heights accommodate both seated and standing work postures, reducing fatigue, strain, and the risk of losing balance while reaching or bending.

Question 2

Which standard is most commonly referenced by CAPS professionals when specifying grab bar installation to ensure they can withstand load forces?

Accepted Answer

ICC/ANSI A117.1

Answer

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.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Referring the client to their physician to evaluate orthostatic hypotension

Answer

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.

Question 4

In the CAPS framework, which team member is MOST responsible for identifying fall risks related to a client's balance, strength, and gait?

Accepted Answer

The occupational therapist conducting a functional assessment

Answer

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.

Question 5

A CAPS professional recommends a lever-style door handle throughout a home. This modification primarily mitigates which category of risk?

Accepted Answer

Functional decline risk for clients with reduced grip strength or dexterity

Answer

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.

(CAPS) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Practice Test

(CAPS) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Practice Test

CAPS Risk Management & Mitigation 4