Minnesota Protective Agent Practice Test

While patrolling a mall as a Security guard you come across an elderly woman who appears lost. As you approach the woman you realize that the woman is holding a white cane. What would this indicate to you

1. The woman had purchased a discount cane from a store in the mall

2. The woman may have limited vision and perhaps got disoriented

3. The woman appears to prefer white canes

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: The woman may have limited vision and perhaps got disoriented

A white cane is a common tool used by individuals who are visually impaired or blind. It is used to identify obstacles in their path, allowing them to navigate environments with greater safety. Therefore, if you see an elderly woman with a white cane in a mall, it's most likely that she has a degree of visual impairment or blindness. The suggestion that she appears lost and disoriented may also be a result of her being unable to see her surroundings well, illustrating the fact that her vision is likely compromised. So, it is necessary to approach her with understanding and readiness to provide her with the aid she may require.