C1 questions

Question 1

what is long term care

Answer 1

long term care LTC is given to long term facilities LTCF for people who need 24 hour, skilled care. This type of care is given to people who need high level of care for ongoing conditions

Question 2

Healthcare settings

Answer 2

care provided in a persons home for people who are older and are chronically ill, but who are able to and wish to remain at home. home care may also be needed when a person is weak after a recent hospital stay.

Question 3

assisted living facilities

Answer 3

residences for people who need some help with daily care such as showering or meals. Help with medications may also be given and people do not need 24 hour skilled care and are relatively independent

Question 4

adult day services

Answer 4

people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours but not all day and are not seriously ill or disabled.

Question 5

acute care

Answer 5

24 hour skilled care for people who require short term immediate care for an acute illness

Question 6

subacute care

Answer 6

care given in hospitals for people who need less care than for an acute illness but more care than for a chronic illness

Question 7

outpatient care

Answer 7

given to people who have had treatments procedures or surgeries and need short term skilled care

Question 8

rehabilitation

Answer 8

given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury

Question 9

hospice care

Answer 9

workers who give physical and emotional care and comfort until a person dies while also supporting families.

Question 10

list five servivces commonly offered at long term care facilities

Answer 10

assisted living housing, dementia care, subacute care, personal care, physical occupational and speech therapy, wound care, nutrition therapy

Question 11

who make up the majority of residents in long term care men or women?

Answer 11

women

Question 12

what are two general categories of residents who stay in a care facility for less than six months

Answer 12

terminal care and rehabilitation or temporary illness

Question 13

list five common policies at long term care facilities

Answer 13

all residents info must remain confidential, plan of care must be followed, cannot accept gifts, must report important events to nurse, don’t discuss personal problems with residents or their families.

Question 14

when surveyors visit a facility what do they study and observe

Answer 14

study how well staff care for residents and interview residents to observe staffs interactions

Question 15

whom does medicare insurance cover

Answer 15

people aged 65 and older and covers people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities

Question 16

define person centered care

Answer 16

care that emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care and recognizes and develops his or her capabilities.