CDP Environmental Design & Modification 3

Question 1

The primary purpose of camouflaging exit doors in memory care units is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce elopement risk by making exits less visually prominent

Answer

Camouflaging exit doors reduces their visual prominence, decreasing the likelihood that persons with dementia will identify and attempt to use them to elope from the facility.

Question 2

Effective signage for persons with dementia should primarily include:

Accepted Answer

Simple words combined with clear pictures or symbols placed at eye level

Answer

Simple words combined with clear pictures or symbols placed at eye level are most effective as they compensate for reading difficulties while providing multiple types of recognition cues.

Question 3

What temperature range is generally recommended for dementia care environments to promote comfort and minimize agitation?

Accepted Answer

70–75°F (21–24°C) to maintain a comfortably warm setting

Answer

A comfortable temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C) helps prevent hypothermia common in older adults, reduces discomfort, and minimizes agitation related to temperature sensitivity.

Question 4

Why is minimizing glare an important environmental consideration in dementia care settings?

Accepted Answer

Glare can cause visual misperceptions, increase agitation, and contribute to falls

Answer

Glare can cause visual misperceptions in persons with dementia, leading to increased agitation, confusion, and falls, as their ability to adapt to contrast changes is already compromised.

Question 5

What is the primary benefit of small group dining areas compared to large cafeterias for persons with dementia?

Accepted Answer

They reduce sensory overload, improve social interaction, and increase food intake

Answer

Small group dining areas reduce the sensory overload of large noisy spaces, support social engagement, and have been shown to improve nutritional intake in persons with dementia.

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

CDP Environmental Design & Modification 3