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1
Q

another name for a long term care facility

A

skilled nursing facility

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2
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assisted living facilities are initially for

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people who need some help with daily care

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3
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type of care for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours

A

adult day services

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4
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care given by specialists to restore or improve function after an illness or injury

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rehabilitation

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5
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care given to people who have approx 6 months or less to live

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hospice care

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6
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what type of aides may clean or shop for groceries

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home health aides

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7
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people who live in a long term care facility are usually called ______because it is where they live for the duration of their stay

A

residents

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8
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most conditions in long term care are chronic
what does chronic mean

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conditions last a long time

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9
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places where health care is delivered or administered

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facilities

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10
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form of health insurance in which the cost of care is covered only when a person uses a particular doctor or group of doctors except om case of emergency

A

HMOs health maintenance organizations

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11
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cost-control strategies for healthcare

A

managed care

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12
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people or organizations paying for healthcare services

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payers

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13
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form of health insurance in which patients are encouraged to receive care from a network or approved providers but can see other providers at an additional cost

A

PPOs preferred provider organizations

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14
Q

true or false
long term care facilities may offer assisted living housing, subacute care, or specialized care

A

true

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15
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true or false
facilities that offer specialized care must have specially trained employees

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true

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16
Q

true or false
nonprofit organizations cannot own long term care facilities

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false

17
Q

what is the most important thing for a nursing assistant to know about the residents in her care

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each resident is an individual with their own abilities and needs

18
Q

which gender makes up approx. 68% of residents in long-term care facilities

A

female

19
Q

in general, residents who stay at a facility for more than six months need how many hours of care

A

24hrs

20
Q

why is it important for nursing assistants to care for each resident as a whole person instead of treating only their disorders and disabilities

A
  1. some residents have little outside support from friends and family
  2. residents have many needs besides bathing, eating, drinking, and elimination
21
Q

true or false
a policy is a course of action to be followed for example all healthcare information must remain confidential

A

true

22
Q

true or false
facilities will have procedures for reporting information about residents

A

true

23
Q

true or false
nursing assistants may perform tasks not listed in the job description if they are very simple

A

true

24
Q

true or false
changes in residents’ conditions should be reported to the nurse

A

true

25
Q

true or false
each step in a procedure is important and must be strictly followed

A

true

26
Q

what is the purpose of surveys in long-term care facilities

A

to study how well thier residents are cared for

27
Q

if a surveyor asks a nursing assistant a question, and the NA does not know the answer what would be the best response

A

the NA should admit that she does not know and should find out the answer

28
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what is true of the joint commission

A

the goal of the joint commission’s survey process is to improve safety and quality care

29
Q

what are the 2 groups of people that qualify for Medicare

A

people aged 65 or older

people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities

30
Q

what is Part A of medicare and what does it pay for

A

helps pay for care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility, or for care from a home health agency

31
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what is Part B of medicare and what does it pay for

A

pays for doctor services, equipment

32
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what is Part C of medicare and what does it pay for

A

allows private health insurance companies to provide medicare benefits

33
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what is Part D of medicare and what does it pay for

A

helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment

34
Q

how is eligibility for medicaid determined

A

by income and special circumstances

35
Q

list four examples of how you think elderly people living in care facilities benefit from person-centered care

A

recognizes and develops the person’s capabilities

promotes their individual preferences, choices, dignity, and interests

patients/ residents are more satisfied
better health outcomes

36
Q

what types of experiences can lead to trauma

A

witnessing or experiencing abuse or neglect

unstable home environment, poverty, discrimination

life-threatening illness or negative experiences in a medical setting

37
Q

how can healthcare workers incorporate trauma-informed care

A

planning treatment with patients and promoting choice and safety

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