105. When working on an aging-in-place-friendly home, architects are responsible for: a. Ensuring that form came before function in the design. b. Completing the construction of the home with the contractor. c. Designing a home that follows the appropriate building codes. d. Consulting an occupational therapist at the end of the design process. 106. A common area of concern between an interior designer and a physical therapist is? a. The interaction of the person with the environment. b. The aesthetic appeal of the environment. c. Design of healthcare settings. d. Adherence to universal design principles. 107. A physical therapist working on a team with architects, builders, contractors, and interior designers would have unique knowledge of: a. Accessibility standards. b. Various home design features and technologies. c. Impact of health conditions on interactions with the environment. d. Human interactions with the functionality of the environment. 108. One benefit of using a standardized home assessment is? a. The provision of a variety of solutions. b. The ability to perform a more thorough assessment. c. A level of uniformity between different assessments. d. The difficulty of standardizing home assessments. 109. A client has the need to urinate frequently at night and will make at least three trips to the bathroom in complete darkness. An appropriate modification would be: a. Using motion-sensor lights along the path. b. Installing rocker switches in place of toggle switches. c. Installing blue or green lights in lamps. d. Relocating the bedroom closer to the bathroom. 110. A contractor has come to perform installation of a grab bar in the bathroom, as recommended by a physical therapist. The physical therapist should suggest: a. Using a colored grab bar that matches the décor of the bathroom. b. Installing blocking in the wall prior to grab bar installation. c. Using a self-anchoring system and not drilling into a stud. d. Slanting the bar so the client can perform clothing management. 111. A client has peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, and a left rotator cuff tear. As a result, he does not stand to take a shower and uses a handheld showerhead, which is stored high in the shower, to bathe while seated in the tub. He has been having difficulty with showering due to the rotator cuff tear. The best home modification recommendation would be: a. Replacing the bathtub with a walk-in shower. b. Installing grab bars in the shower. c. Placing non-skid adhesives on the bathtub floor. d. Installing a shower arm holder. 112. The homeowner has low vision and experiences difficulty with glare in the kitchen in the late afternoon. The clinician would recommend: a. Using matte countertops to counteract the light. b. Using task lighting to illuminate important areas of the space. c. Installing a plain countertop. d. Assessing the natural light from windows.
113. A client now uses a rolling walker but continues to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. She retrieves coffee from a cabinet at chest height, cups from a cabinet above her head, and milk from the refrigerator. Her coffee machine is easily accessible on a counter in the middle of the kitchen. To increase her safety in the kitchen with the new walker, a clinician would recommend: a. Exchanging shelves in the cabinets with pullout shelves to eliminate the need to reach. b. Using a cart for the coffee machine to make a mobile coffee station. c. Changing the door swing on the refrigerator to avoid blocking the counters during milk retrieval. d. Changing the countertops from a busy granite pattern to a plain pattern to assist in cleanup. 114. A home designed for visitability or multigenerational use would follow: a. The Americans With Disabilities Act. b. The Universal Design Principles. c. Individualization of recommendations. d. The Fair Housing Act. 115. A client has a power of attorney and a neighbor who is a retired contractor. Good communication in this situation would involve: a. Over communication with the client only. b. Deference to the knowledge of the former contractor. c. Discussion of solutions with the power of attorney only. d. Acknowledging competing values through provision of multiple solutions. 116. A physical therapist and builder team have been contacted to complete some needed home modifications. The homeowner has expressed concerns over the possibility of various features making him look old. He refused crucial modifications in the bathroom, specifically the removal of the tub and installation of grab bars. He said he would rather smell than have an “old person’s bathroom.” The best approach to persuade him to complete the needed modifications would be to: a. Acknowledge his concerns without compromising your position. b. Utilize the possibility of a visitor to convince him. c. Tell a story of how similar modifications have helped other people. d. Suggest temporary solutions. 117. A certification offered by the Living in Place Institute with an emphasis on assessing accessibility and making recommendations is? a. Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). b. Certified Living in Place Specialist (CLIPP). c. Executive Certification in Home Modifications. d. Specialty Certification in Home Modifications (SCEM). 118. The HomeFit program of the American Association of Retired Persons is a resource that provides: a. Articles written by interior designers on the importance of design. b. An interprofessional conference featuring an expo with innovative products and vendors. c. Community presentations and guides that help participants assess their home for safety. d. Continuing education and CAPS certification courses.
Course Code: PTNY05SA
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Book Code: PTNY3622B
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