CDP Safety & Wandering Prevention 3

Question 1

A caregiver finds a person with dementia missing from the home. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately and report the person as a missing vulnerable adult

Answer

Immediate contact with 911 is critical because persons with dementia who elope are at high risk of injury or death within hours.

Question 2

Which factor most significantly increases the risk of elopement in a person with dementia?

Accepted Answer

History of previous elopement attempts

Answer

A history of prior elopement is the strongest predictor of future elopement attempts.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'Safe Return' program such as the Alzheimer's Association's MedicAlert program?

Accepted Answer

To register persons with dementia so they can be identified and returned if found

Answer

Safe Return/MedicAlert programs provide identification bracelets and a registry to help locate and return wandering individuals.

Question 4

During a care plan meeting, the team discusses securing a home for a person with dementia who wanders at night. Which modification addresses nighttime-specific risk?

Accepted Answer

Placing door alarms that sound when exterior doors are opened at night

Answer

Door alarms specifically alert caregivers to nighttime exit attempts, the highest-risk period for nocturnal wanderers.

Question 5

Which communication approach is MOST appropriate when redirecting a person with dementia who is attempting to wander?

Accepted Answer

Use a calm, reassuring tone and offer a meaningful alternative activity

Answer

Calm redirection with a meaningful alternative addresses the unmet need without confrontation or argument.

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

(CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner Practice Test

CDP Safety & Wandering Prevention 3