CAPS CAPS Home Assessment & Needs Planning

Question 1

The primary goal of an aging-in-place home assessment conducted by a CAPS professional is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify barriers and recommend modifications to support safe independent living

Answer

The primary goal of the assessment is to identify physical barriers in the home and recommend modifications that support the client's safety, independence, and quality of life.

Question 2

Which professional is most commonly partnered with a CAPS contractor to conduct a comprehensive aging-in-place home assessment?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapist (OT)

Answer

Occupational therapists assess a client's functional abilities and activity limitations, complementing the CAPS contractor's structural and modification expertise.

Question 3

During a home assessment, a CAPS professional notices the doorways are 30 inches wide. According to ADA/accessibility standards, the recommended clear width for wheelchair access is:

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

A clear opening width of 36 inches is recommended for comfortable wheelchair passage, with 32 inches as the absolute minimum per ADA guidelines.

Question 4

When assessing flooring for an aging-in-place client, which characteristic poses the greatest fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Highly polished or slippery hard-surface flooring

Answer

Highly polished or slippery hard-surface flooring significantly increases the risk of falls, especially for older adults with balance or mobility challenges.

Question 5

A CAPS assessment should document the client's current and anticipated future functional needs because aging-in-place modifications should:

Accepted Answer

Address both present barriers and likely future changes in the client's abilities

Answer

Effective aging-in-place design anticipates progressive changes in the client's physical abilities so that modifications remain functional over time without requiring repeated renovations.

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

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

CAPS CAPS Home Assessment & Needs Planning