Client Assessment & Needs Evaluation Flashcards
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Which standardized assessment tool measures a client's home environment for accessibility barriers and is commonly used by CEACs?
Answer: SAFER-HOME (Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation)
The SAFER-HOME tool is specifically designed to assess the safety and functional accessibility of a client's home environment.
A CEAC is working with a client who has hearing loss. Which element of the home environment is most critical to assess for safety?
Answer: Visual and vibrotactile alerting systems for alarms and doorbells
Clients with hearing loss rely on visual and vibrotactile alert systems to receive auditory safety information such as smoke alarms and door signals.
A client who is 80 years old lives alone and has mild cognitive impairment. During assessment, which risk factor is most critical to evaluate?
Answer: Fall risk and wandering safety in the home
Fall risk and wandering safety are the highest-priority concerns for elderly clients with cognitive impairment living alone.
When assessing a client's bathroom for accessibility, which measurement is most important for determining grab bar placement?
Answer: The client's reach range, transfer method, and balance capacity
Grab bar placement must be individualized based on the client's specific reach range, how they transfer, and their dynamic balance during transfers.
A CEAC notices signs of domestic abuse during a home visit. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Follow mandatory reporting laws and agency protocols for reporting suspected abuse
CEACs are bound by mandatory reporting obligations and must follow established protocols when signs of abuse are identified during a client visit.
Which factor most directly influences a client's willingness to adopt recommended environmental modifications?
Answer: The client's acceptance of their disability and perceived need for assistance
A client's psychological acceptance of their disability and their perceived need for assistance are the strongest predictors of modification adoption and follow-through.
A client assessment reveals that a wheelchair user cannot access the second floor of their split-level home. Before recommending a vertical platform lift, what must the CEAC evaluate?
Answer: Structural capacity of the floor, available space, electrical requirements, and client transfer ability at the landing
Platform lift installation requires evaluating structural, spatial, electrical, and client-specific functional factors to ensure safe and usable installation.