Module 2 - Chapter 1 Healthcare Intro

Question 1

Services designed to help individuals with chronic conditions who cannot care for themselves for extended periods.

Answer 1

Long Term Care

Question 2

Level of health care where patient is treated for a brief but severe episode of illness.

Answer 2

Acute Care

Question 3

Housing for the elderly or disabled that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and meals.

Answer 3

Assited Living

Question 4

Condition or disease that persists for a long duration. (Typically 3 months or more.)

Answer 4

Chronic

Question 5

Worth and respect due to every individual.

Answer 5

Dignity

Question 6

Skilled medical care delivered in a patient’s home by licensed professionals.

Answer 6

Home Health

Question 7

Specialized medical care focused on comfort for individuals who are nearing the end of life.

Answer 7

Hospice Care

Question 8

Institution providing medical treatment for sick or injured people.

Answer 8

Hospital

Question 9

Government Health Insurance for the elderly.

Answer 9

Medicare

Question 10

Government Health Insurance for the less fortunate.

Answer 10

Medicaid

Question 11

Patient receives surgery and returns home the same day.

Answer 11

Outpatient Care

Question 12

Resident will be able to make their own choices about their health and well-being.

Answer 12

Person-Directed Care

Question 13

Pre-determined plans, and actions to achieve specific healthcare goals.

Answer 13

Policy

Question 14

Predetermined way of completing a healthcare treatment or skill.

Answer 14

Procedure

Question 15

Working to restore as much human function as possible.

Answer 15

Rehabilitation

Question 16

Type of Long-Term Care Facility that can give hospital type care.

Answer 16

Skilled Nursing Facility

Question 17

A sickness that will result in death.

Answer 17

Terminally Ill / Terminal Illness