Competency 15 Section 1 Flashcards

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  1. Long-term care is frequently provided in a hospital for health conditions such as the
    flu, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions.
A

False. These are examples of acute health problems, which are commonly treated in
a hospital. Long-term care does not typically take place in a hospital, but rather in
other locations such as the home or a nursing facility. (LO 15-1-1)

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  1. The majority of long-term care recipients are under the age of 65.
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False. The majority of long-term care recipients are over the age of 65. (LO 15-1-1)

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  1. Custodial care can be provided by unlicensed professionals in a long-term care
    recipient’s home
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True. The majority of custodial care is provided by family members in a home
setting. (LO 15-1-1)

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  1. Custodial care expenditures are typically covered by Medicare
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False. Medicare does not typically cover custodial care services. (LO 15-1-1)

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  1. Activities of daily living (ADLs) include: bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, using
    the toilet, maintaining continence, eating, walking, mobility inside the home, and
    transferring in and out of a bed, chair, or wheelchair
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True. (LO 15-1-1)

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  1. On average, men need long-term care for a greater length of time than women.
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False. On average, men need 2.2 years of long-term care and women need an
average of 3.7 years of long-term care. (LO 15-1-1)

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  1. Alzheimer’s and dementia are the number one reason for long-term care needs.
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True. Alzheimer’s and dementia cause over 20% of all long-term care needs. (LO
15-1-1)

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  1. On average, nursing homes are more expensive than assisted living care facilities.
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True. Roughly $80,000 a year compared to $40,000. (LO 15-1-1)

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  1. Private long-term care insurance finances more institutional setting long-term care
    expenditures than out of pocket self-financing.
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False. In 2010, private long-term care insurance financed $11.2 billion while out of
pocket covered $29.3 billion. (LO 15-1-1)

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10.Annual long-term care expenditures equate to roughly 50% of all health care
costs

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False. Long-term health care expenditures equate to roughly 8% of all health care
costs. (LO 15-1-2)

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11.Medicaid is the largest government financing source for long-term health care
expenditures

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True. (LO 15-1-2)

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12.Long-term care Medicare coverage extends to custodial care services required to
assist a long-term care recipient with his or her ADLs.

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False. Medicare does cover some long-term care services but is not designed to
specifically provide care services to assist with ADLs. (LO 15-1-2)

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13.Medicare may cover some long-term care costs in a nursing home if the skilled
care is ordered by a doctor and lasts for over 100 days

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False. Under some circumstances, Medicare will cover some long-term health care
costs up to 100 days in a nursing home. (LO 15-1-2)

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14.Long-term care expenditures comprise over 70% of Medicaid’s total annual
budget

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False. Long-term care expenditures comprise roughly 31% of Medicaid’s annual
budget. (LO 15-1-2)

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15.The Veterans Administration ensures there are enough beds available in VA
homes for all VHA enrolled veterans.

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False. There is limited availability in VA homes and all veterans are not eligible.
(LO 15-1-2)

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16.Family members deliver roughly 70% of all long-term care services.

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True. Family members provide the majority of long-term care services. (LO 15-1-2)

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17.Most family caregivers of long-term care services perform these services on a fulltime
basis and do not have other jobs

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False. Roughly 60% of family caregivers have other jobs. (LO 15-1-2)

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18.Most long-term care recipients live in their own home.

A

True. 51% of long-term care recipients live in their own home. (LO 15-1-3)

19
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19.The majority of long-term family caregivers are men.

A

False. 66% of family caregivers are women. (LO 15-1-3)

20
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20.Medicare can cover up to five continuous days of respite care services.

A

True. (LO 15-1-3)

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21.Adult day care centers often provide 24-hour services

A

False. Adult day care centers are often only open 6-12 hours per day. (LO 15-1-3)

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22.Assisted living facilities specialize in scheduled long-term care services for their
long-term care recipients

A

False. Assisted living facilities provide non-scheduled care. (LO 15-1-3)

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23.Nursing homes are state licensed facilities that specialize in providing 24-hour
long-term care services

A

True. (LO 15-1-3)

24
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24.Some nursing homes provide specialized units for the treatment of Alzheimer’s
and dementia.

A

True. (LO 15-1-3)

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25.Medicare might cover hospice care if a doctor certifies that a patient has less than twelve months to live if the health condition runs its normal course
False. The correct time frame is 6 months. (LO 15-1-3)
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``` 18. Which of the following is an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)? (LO 15-1-1) A. Bathing B. Shopping C. Dressing D. Walking ```
18. The answer is B. The others are all ADLs. Other IADLs include managing money, using the telephone, preparing meals, and managing medication
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19. Which of the following statements accurately describes Medicare’s role in long-term care financing? (LO 15-1-2) A. Medicare is the largest government financing option for long-term care expenditures. B. Medicare often covers custodial care for ADLs. C. Medicare does not cover any post-acute care services in the home. D. Medicare may cover some Nursing Home care costs for a short period of time.
19. The answer is D. Medicare does cover some post-acute care recovery in a nursing home.
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20. Which of the following statements is correct regarding respite care? (LO 15-1-3) A. Medicare does not cover respite care. B. Respite care can be provided for weeks at a time. C. Respite care cannot be provided by informal caregivers. D. Respite care can only be provided in an institutional setting.
20. The answer is B. Medicare can cover up to five days of respite care. Respite care can be provided for weeks at a time at home or in an institutional setting and can be provided by skilled or informal caregivers
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50. Which of the following statements concerning custodial care is (are) correct? (LO 15-1-1) I. Custodial care is primarily provided by family members. II. Custodial care excludes assistance with activities of daily living. A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II
50. The answer is A. Custodial care can be provided by unlicensed personnel and is primarily provided by family members. Custodial care is care that assists a recipient with his or her activities of daily living.
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80. All of the following statements concerning Adult Day Care Centers are correct EXCEPT (LO 15-1-3) A. There are roughly 5,000 Adult Day Care Centers in the U.S. B. Adult Day Care Centers provide part-time services. C. The majority of long-term care recipients at Adult Day Care Centers live in long-term care facilities. D. Many long-term care recipients at Adult Day Care Centers suffer from cognitive impairments.
80. The answer is C. One major benefit of Adult Day Care Centers is that it enables many people who need long-term care services to remain living outside of a long-term care facility.