chapter 4

Question 1

chronic diseases

Answer 1

arising from both emotional and physical causes, will be the most important of the future disabilities.

Question 2

why do Americans continue to live longer

Answer 2

more effective diagnosis and treatment for heart disease and cancer, the 2 leading of causes of death in those 65 years and older

Question 3

Preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR)

Answer 3

a federal requirement that was made to ensure that individuals are not inappropriate placed in a nursing home for long term care

Question 4

Skilled nursing facility

Answer 4

a nursing home that provides the level of care closets to hospital care

Question 5

nursing facility serves are provided by…

Answer 5

medicaid certified nursing homes, which primarily provide three types of services, skilled nursing or medical care and related services, rehabilitation needed due to injury, disability or illness, and long term health related care and services (above the level of room and board)

Question 6

residential care communities/assisted living facilitates are

Answer 6

non-medical facilities that provide a room or apartment, meals, housekeeping, medication management, assistance with ADLs as needed, and recreational activities.

Question 7

Hospice

Answer 7

care that helps manage pain and other symptons associated with dying when conventional treatment is no longer of value

Question 8

hospice services

Answer 8

emotional psychological and spiritual support for the patient and family and bereavement counseling for surviving family and friends. Medical care may include necessary medications, medical supplies, and equipment

Question 9

case management

Answer 9

necessary to coordinate the care of older adults with multiple health problems

Question 10

Medicare supplemental health insurance (Medigap)

Answer 10

from a private company helps cover deductibles and co payments for part A and B

Question 11

institutional services refer to specific benefits authorized under the…

Answer 11

Social security act

Question 12

many older adults purchase what type of medicare

Answer 12

medicare c also called medicare advantage and part d prescription medications

Question 13

who was added to the 1978 amendment to the OAA

Answer 13

native americans

Question 14

the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and service needed to make appropriate health decisions

Answer 14

health literacy

Question 15

Medicare A

Answer 15

hospital care

Question 16

the omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1987

Answer 16

enacted in response to the poor quality of care and inadequate regulations in US nursing homes

Question 17

an evaluation of the ADls

Answer 17

bathing dressing toileting and eating are used to measure physical and cognative function for users of long term services

Question 18

most common ADL

Answer 18

assistance with bathing

Question 19

Pace

Answer 19

available to individuals 55 years of age or older who are certified by their state to need nursing home care but who are able to live safely in the community

Question 20

ICFs

Answer 20

available only for individuals in need of and receiving active treatment that consists of a program of specialized and generic training, treatment, and health services

Question 21

Nursing homes were first established when and why

Answer 21

the 19th century to care for poor and provide food shelter and clothing

Question 22

2 ways to improve health literacy

Answer 22

dont use complicated medical language when talking to patients

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