Chapter 16

Question 1

Challenges of home care (7) shared in class?

Answer 1

• communication
• what happens during emergencies
• environmental risks (dogs)
• your word versus theirs
• reporting vulnerable adults
• cigarette smoke exposure
• accused of theft

Question 2

What is required to qualify for Medicare A benefits?

Answer 2

• considered home bound (physically/medically more taxing to leave home)

Question 3

Under Med A guidelines does a PTA need to be supervised?

Answer 3

• no (note from class, need to clarify)