End-of-Life Care and Long-Term Care Overview

What is the primary goal of hospice care?

To offer comfort care for dying individuals

Which of the following is NOT an activity typically performed by home care nurses?

Radiation therapy

What is included in the specialized skills of Registered Nurses (RNs) in home care?

Coordination and case management of complex care needs

Which of the following activities is typically provided by some home care nurses but not considered a specialized skill of RNs?

Case management Signup and view all the answers

What is the final phase in the trajectory of a chronic illness according to the text?

Dying Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes hospice care from traditional medical care?

Hospice provides comfort-oriented care Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing functional status in older adults needing home-based services?

To identify the type of community services they require Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a community-based service for older adults?

Rehabilitation centers Signup and view all the answers

In what setting are multiple health and social services delivered to recovering, chronically ill, or disabled individuals?

Home care Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of nurses in home health care?

Initiating and revising care plans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common presenting symptom of sepsis in older patients according to the text?

Acute mental status change Signup and view all the answers

Why are thermoregulatory mechanisms particularly vulnerable in older adults with trauma?

As a result of impaired thermoregulation with aging Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

To relieve uncomfortable symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Who are typically recipients of long-term care services?

Developmentally disabled persons and chronically ill younger persons Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between hospice care and palliative care?

Hospice care and palliative care both aim at comfort, not cure Signup and view all the answers

What do persons living in nursing facilities typically refer to as?

Residents Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the continuum of long-term care settings based on the complexity of care provided?

Care spectrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of home health care?

Maintaining functional independence and supporting daily living activities Signup and view all the answers