LTC Flashcards

1
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skilled care

A

medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist

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2
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resident

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a person living in a long-term care facility

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3
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other common terms for long-term care facility

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nursing homes, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or extended care facility

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4
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What portion of LTC does Medicare/Medicaid cover?

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fixed amount for services/ services are based on the resident’s needs upon admission

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5
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What two ways do NAs provide nuservices to residents?

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  • performing assigned nursing tasks

- providing personal care or assisting with self-care

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What is true about residents in LTCs with a length of stay of six months or more?

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  • the make up over 2/3 of facility residents
  • they require 24-hr care
  • they did not have caregivers available to give enough care at home
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7
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5 rights of delegation

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task, circumstance, person, direction, supervision

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