International Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool

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What is the primary purpose of the Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool v.5 international?

To develop home safety plans

To reduce the risk of falls for elderly residents (correct)

To increase perceived knowledge of home safety

To identify unsafe activities in the home

What are the main categories to include when assessing the safety of elders' environment?

Risk for falls, history of near and past falls, use of personal precautions (correct)

Risk for fire and disasters, decreased vision and mobility, weakened balance and strength

Risk for crime, increased environmental risk factors, decreased vision and mobility

Risk for crime, history of past falls, use of personal precautions

What is the leading cause of unintentional injury in older adults according to the text?

Violence

Chronic illnesses

Disasters

Falls (correct)

What do Advance Care Planning discussions and reflection primarily focus on?

Goals, values, and preferences for future treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which template is intended for out-of-hospital doctor's orders indicating patient preferences for resuscitation and treatment?

Portable Medical Orders (POLST) Signup and view all the answers

What type of decisions do Advance Healthcare Directives include?

Decisions about future treatment preferences Signup and view all the answers

What are the added risks for unintentional injury in older adults within the home setting?

Increased environmental risk factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the Fire Safety Checklist - international revision?

To prepare for an emergency and spot possible fire safety problems in the home Signup and view all the answers

What does a Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decision template allow recording of?

Recording of a DNACPR decision Signup and view all the answers

What does 'UFTO int'l' stand for in the context of Advance Care Planning?

Universal Form of Treatment Options Signup and view all the answers

How does the Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN) family of questionnaires assist in health and social assessments?

As a review mechanism for recording the service user’s needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of completing the CAN for service developments?

To inform service developments by identifying common needs among service users Signup and view all the answers

What is the best approach to completing the Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN)?

To use the 22 CAN domains as a mental checklist of areas to cover in the assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge in assessing some domains of the CAN?

The embarrassment or counter-therapeutic nature of some domains Signup and view all the answers

What is a high priority among community-dwelling older adults, according to the text?

Maintaining independent living Signup and view all the answers

How can physical and mental impairments associated with advancing age threaten independent living?

By impacting physical and mental wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

What role do health care professionals play in proactive and personalized care planning, as mentioned in the text?

Assessing social situations and support structures to determine interventions required Signup and view all the answers

What may significantly impact physical and mental wellbeing?

Prevailing social and financial circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of completing the Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN) family of questionnaires, as mentioned in the text?

To inform service developments by identifying domains which are common needs amongst people using the service but which the service does not currently address Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 4 questions Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-4)?

To provide a quick and reliable screen for depression Signup and view all the answers

What score in the GDS-4 indicates a high likelihood of depression?

3 to 4 points Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to evaluate the impact of depression treatment?

A validated measure Signup and view all the answers

Which version of the Geriatric Depression Scale is ideal for evaluating the clinical severity of depression?

GDS-15 Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take to administer and score the GDS-30?

20 minutes Signup and view all the answers

How many symptoms are present in subthreshold depressive symptoms?

Fewer than 5 symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes moderate depression?

'Mild' symptoms or functional impairment between 'mild' and 'severe' Signup and view all the answers

'Severe depression' is characterized by:

'Most symptoms' that markedly interfere with functioning Signup and view all the answers

'Mild depression' is defined as having:

'Few, if any, symptoms' in excess of the required 5 for diagnosis, with minor functional impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Advance Care Planning?

Respecting the patient's right to take an active role in their health care Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration for initiating an Advance Care Planning discussion?

The patient's understanding about their illness and prognosis Signup and view all the answers

When should an Advance Care Planning discussion be considered?

When a treatment decision needs to be made Signup and view all the answers

What is required for healthcare providers involved in Advance Care Planning?

Good communication skills and specific understanding of the sensitive issues at hand Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare providers do when faced with an Advance Healthcare Directive in clinical practice?

Check the validity of the document by working through the Advance Decision Validation Checklist Signup and view all the answers

What are the two stages to the test of capacity for decision-making?

The patient cannot make a decision due to a condition of mind or brain, and the person cannot understand Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Advance Care Planning to become part of routine clinical practice?

To ensure patients' wishes and preferences for health care, particularly end of life care, are known and met Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances should an Advance Care Planning discussion be considered?

"Would you be at all surprised if this patient was alive in 12 months’ time?" can help determine if it should be considered Signup and view all the answers

"True person‐centred care" involves what approach?

"Taking the time to find out what the person (patient) wants to know and what are their preferences regarding their end of life care" Signup and view all the answers

"Advance Decision Validation Checklist" is used by healthcare providers for what purpose?

"To check the validity of an Advance Healthcare Directive" Signup and view all the answers