CAPS Risk Management & Mitigation 5

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Elevating critical electrical panels and medical equipment above the base flood elevation

Answer

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.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'residual risk' in a CAPS home modification project?

Accepted Answer

The level of risk that remains after all planned mitigation measures have been implemented

Answer

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.

Question 3

A client with Parkinson's disease has a shuffling gait and difficulty initiating movement. Which flooring characteristic most increases fall risk for this client?

Accepted Answer

Thick, high-pile carpet that catches the feet during shuffling

Answer

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.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Replace all detectors with combination smoke/CO units hardwired with battery backup, and establish a testing schedule

Answer

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.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Fire hazard from oxygen enrichment near ignition sources such as gas stoves or candles

Answer

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.

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

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

CAPS Risk Management & Mitigation 5