Exam 38 · 第38回 · 認知症の理解 (Understanding Dementia)
Question 87 問87
認知症（dementia）の人への環境の配慮に関する次の記述のうち，最も適切なものを1つ選びなさい。
- 視覚的認識を容易にするために，廊下の手すりに色をつけて目立つようにする。
- 聴覚に影響を与えるために，ピクトグラム（pictogram）を表示する。
- 音の選択的聴取の力を高めるために，ＢＧＭ（background music）の音量を大きくする。
- 穏やかに生活するために，居室の光の刺激を強くする。
- 落ち着く空間をつくるために，居室を細かい模様の壁紙で統一する。
Translation
Which of the following is a description about adjusting the environment for a person with dementia (認知症)? Choose the most appropriate one.
- To make visual recognition easier, add color to the corridor handrail so it stands out.
- To affect hearing, display a pictogram (ピクトグラム).
- To improve the ability to pick out sounds selectively, turn up the volume of the background music (BGM).
- To help the person live calmly, make the light in their room stronger.
- To create a calming space, use wallpaper with a fine, detailed pattern throughout the room.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: 1
Why 1 is correct
People with dementia find it harder to tell objects apart, so adding color to the handrail to make it stand out helps them find it more easily. So answer 1 is correct.
Why 2 is wrong
A pictogram (ピクトグラム) is a sign that shows meaning through a picture. It works on vision, not hearing. It is used to make things like the location of the toilet easier to understand.
Why 3 is wrong
Turning up the volume of background music makes it harder to pick out needed sounds or voices. It is better to turn the background music down or turn it off.
Why 4 is wrong
Strong light can make a person feel less calm. To help them stay calm, adjust the room to a soft brightness.
Why 5 is wrong
A fine, detailed pattern can easily be mistaken for insects or dirt, which can cause anxiety or confusion. It is better to use plain or calm-patterned wallpaper.
Key point
For people with dementia, coloring the handrail to stand out makes it easier to find.
Key terms
- 視覚的認識
- Understanding what something is by looking at it.
- ピクトグラム
- A simple picture sign that shows the meaning of something, such as a toilet or exit.
- 選択的聴取
- Picking out the sounds or voices you need from among many different sounds.
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Exams 36–38, all 13 subjects, with furigana and an English explanation of every choice. The subject 「認知症の理解」 is free.