Question 1

A program that assists individuals aged 55-plus who are unemployed or have low income to find work is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) 
B)  Experience Corps 
C)  AARP 
D)  Senior Corps 
A)  Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) 
B)  Experience Corps 
C)  AARP 
D)  Senior Corps A

Question 2

An occupational therapist works with an interprofessional team to help coordinate discharge planning for older adults. The occupational therapist is working in the role of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct care provider 
B)  Consultant 
C)  Case manager 
D)  Respite coordinator 
A)  Direct care provider 
B)  Consultant 
C)  Case manager 
D)  Respite coordinator C

Question 3

One of your clients expresses concern to you about her mother's recent falls. She wants her mother to still live independently but have access to resources if needed. She asks what you recommend. For this situation, you recommend discussing options with her mother including the one that you think might be most appropriate, which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A 55-plus community 
B)  An assisted living facility 
C)  Cohousing 
D)  A continuous care retirement community 
A)  A 55-plus community 
B)  An assisted living facility 
C)  Cohousing 
D)  A continuous care retirement community D

Question 4

In which setting would the majority of older adults prefer to age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assisted living facility 
B)  Independent living community 
C)  Own home 
D)  Skilled nursing facility 
A)  Assisted living facility 
B)  Independent living community 
C)  Own home 
D)  Skilled nursing facility

Question 5

In aging in place, a critical factor in staying connected to the community is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Transportation 
B)  Home modification 
C)  A livable community 
D)  Employment 
A)  Transportation 
B)  Home modification 
C)  A livable community 
D)  Employment

Question 6

Grace is a 69-year-old widow who has stairs to enter her home. She would like to install a ramp but is concerned that her homeowners association (HOA) won't approve. As an occupational therapist, you help her draft a letter to her HOA to discuss and share her need for a ramp along with the kind and dimensions to help her get approval for the ramp. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Home modification 
B)  Advocacy 
C)  Universal design 
D)  Consultation 
A)  Home modification 
B)  Advocacy 
C)  Universal design 
D)  Consultation

Question 7

A type of living environment for older adults that allows them a home setting with some independence is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  A 55-plus community 
B)  An assisted living facility 
C)  Cohousing 
D)  A continuous care retirement community 
A)  A 55-plus community 
B)  An assisted living facility 
C)  Cohousing 
D)  A continuous care retirement community

Question 8

A community with environmental features that promote accessibility in housing, workplaces, community services, and public buildings is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent living community 
B)  Assisted living facility 
C)  Livable community 
D)  Continuous care retirement community 
A)  Independent living community 
B)  Assisted living facility 
C)  Livable community 
D)  Continuous care retirement community

Question 9

An example of community mobility and accessibility supported by the Americans with Disabilities Act is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ridesharing 
B)  Grocery delivery services 
C)  Curb cuts 
D)  Financial counseling 
A)  Ridesharing 
B)  Grocery delivery services 
C)  Curb cuts 
D)  Financial counseling

Question 10

The development of environments and products in a way usable by all people, without the need for alteration, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Home modification 
B)  Universal design 
C)  Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards 
D)  Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities 
A)  Home modification 
B)  Universal design 
C)  Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards 
D)  Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities

Question 11

Aging in place allows an older adult to maintain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial stability 
B)  Social connectedness 
C)  Physical function 
D)  Cultural norms 
A)  Financial stability 
B)  Social connectedness 
C)  Physical function 
D)  Cultural norms

Question 12

Home modifications can support:

Accepted Answer

A)  Community accessibility 
B)  Social connectedness 
C)  Financial stability 
D)  Aging in place 
A)  Community accessibility 
B)  Social connectedness 
C)  Financial stability 
D)  Aging in place

Question 13

When valuing the perspective of "home" during a home safety evaluation, the open-ended question "What do you most enjoy doing in your home?" focuses on which need?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical 
B)  Social 
C)  Temporal 
D)  Occupational 
A)  Physical 
B)  Social 
C)  Temporal 
D)  Occupational

Question 14

An occupational therapist visits Mr. Smith for a home health visit and notices the house is crowded with items and has many throw rugs. The OT is concerned Mr. Smith is at risk of falling due to hazards within the home environment. The home safety assessment the OT should use is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOP
E)  
B)  Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation-Health Outcome Measurement and Evaluation 
C)  Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) 
D)  Occupational Profile 
A)  In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOP
E)  
B)  Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation-Health Outcome Measurement and Evaluation 
C)  Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) 
D)  Occupational Profile

Question 15

An older adult living environment that offers wellness programming but no medical services is:

Accepted Answer

A)  An independent living community 
B)  An assisted living facility 
C)  Cohousing 
D)  A continuous care retirement community 
A)  An independent living community 
B)  An assisted living facility 
C)  Cohousing 
D)  A continuous care retirement community

Question 16

A home safety assessment tool that consists of a card-sorting activity targeting 44 activities that are essential for aging in place is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOP
E)  
B)  Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation-Health Outcome Measurement and Evaluation 
C)  Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) 
D)  Occupational Profile 
A)  In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOP
E)  
B)  Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation-Health Outcome Measurement and Evaluation 
C)  Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) 
D)  Occupational Profile

Question 17

Which of the following is the most common home modification for aging in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grab bars 
B)  Lever handles on doors 
C)  Stair lift 
D)  Pull-out shelves 
A)  Grab bars 
B)  Lever handles on doors 
C)  Stair lift 
D)  Pull-out shelves

Question 18

An alternative view of aging in place includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving to a new dwelling that supports safe and accessible living 
B)  Completing home modification 
C)  Preventing falls 
D)  Minimizing social isolation 
A)  Moving to a new dwelling that supports safe and accessible living 
B)  Completing home modification 
C)  Preventing falls 
D)  Minimizing social isolation

Question 19

A strategy for expanding health-care services to older adults who are homebound is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Urgent care 
B)  Telehealth 
C)  Home health care 
D)  Respite services 
A)  Urgent care 
B)  Telehealth 
C)  Home health care 
D)  Respite services

Exam 12: Aging in Place and Home Modifications Introduction

A program that assists individuals aged 55-plus who are unemployed or have low income to find work is:

An occupational therapist works with an interprofessional team to help coordinate discharge planning for older adults. The occupational therapist is working in the role of:

In which setting would the majority of older adults prefer to age?

In aging in place, a critical factor in staying connected to the community is:

A type of living environment for older adults that allows them a home setting with some independence is called:

A community with environmental features that promote accessibility in housing, workplaces, community services, and public buildings is a(n):

An example of community mobility and accessibility supported by the Americans with Disabilities Act is:

The development of environments and products in a way usable by all people, without the need for alteration, is known as:

Aging in place allows an older adult to maintain:

Home modifications can support:

When valuing the perspective of "home" during a home safety evaluation, the open-ended question "What do you most enjoy doing in your home?" focuses on which need?

An occupational therapist visits Mr. Smith for a home health visit and notices the house is crowded with items and has many throw rugs. The OT is concerned Mr. Smith is at risk of falling due to hazards within the home environment. The home safety assessment the OT should use is the:

An older adult living environment that offers wellness programming but no medical services is:

A home safety assessment tool that consists of a card-sorting activity targeting 44 activities that are essential for aging in place is the:

Which of the following is the most common home modification for aging in place?

An alternative view of aging in place includes:

A strategy for expanding health-care services to older adults who are homebound is:

Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Community and Population Health Practice Introduction

Community and Population Health Concepts Introduction

Theoretical Frameworks for Community-Based Practice Introduction

Population Health: An Occupational Perspective Introduction

Program Planning and Needs Assessment Introduction

Program Design and Implementation Introduction

Program Evaluation Introduction

Program Support: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business Acumen Introduction

Early Intervention Programs Introduction

From School to Community Transition Services Introduction

Promoting Community Inclusion and Integration for Youth Introduction

Driving and Community Mobility Introduction

Low Vision Services in the Community Introduction

Community Ergonomics and Prevention of Work-Related Injuries Introduction

Work and Career Transitions Introduction

Health Professional Well-Being Introduction

Community Mental Health Programs Introduction

Community-Based Approaches to Substance Use Epidemics Introduction

Addressing the Needs of the Homeless Introduction

Community Reintegration Services for Military Veterans Introduction

Promoting Occupational Participation in Marginalized Populations Introduction

Telehealth Introduction

Lifestyle Redesign Programs Introduction

Occupational Therapy in Primary Health-Care Settings Introduction

Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Introduction

Violence Prevention and Mitigation Introduction

Future Directions in Community and Population Health Practice Introduction

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