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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of rehabilitation care?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of rehabilitation care?
- Managing chronic pain through medication and therapy.
- Assisting with daily personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Restoring or improving function after an illness or injury. (correct)
- Providing compassionate care for individuals with a terminal illness.
A patient with a terminal illness is receiving care focused on managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life during their final months. What type of care is this patient most likely receiving?
A patient with a terminal illness is receiving care focused on managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life during their final months. What type of care is this patient most likely receiving?
- Hospice care (correct)
- Rehabilitation care
- Acute care
- Long-term care
Which of the following is an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
Which of the following is an example of an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
- Bathing (correct)
- Driving a car
- Cooking meals
- Managing finances
In person-centered care, what is given the highest priority?
In person-centered care, what is given the highest priority?
Why is it important to practice trauma-informed care?
Why is it important to practice trauma-informed care?
Who is primarily eligible for Medicare?
Who is primarily eligible for Medicare?
What is the main eligibility criterion for Medicaid?
What is the main eligibility criterion for Medicaid?
Why is charting important in a care facility?
Why is charting important in a care facility?
What is the purpose of assistive devices?
What is the purpose of assistive devices?
What does the chain of command define within a facility?
What does the chain of command define within a facility?
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Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Care given by specialists to restore or improve function after illness or injury.
Hospice care
Hospice care
Holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Daily personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and walking.
Person-centered care
Person-centered care
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Trauma-informed care
Trauma-informed care
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Medicare
Medicare
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Medicaid
Medicaid
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Charting
Charting
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Chain of command
Chain of command
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Care plan
Care plan
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Study Notes
- Rehabilitation is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
- Hospice care is holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live.
- Activities of daily living (ADLs) are daily personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, caring for skin, nails, hair, and teeth; eating; drinking; walking; transferring; and elimination.
- Person-centered care is a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and their individuality and capabilities.
- Trauma-informed care is an approach to patient care that recognizes that people may have experienced trauma and their trauma, experiences, and preferences should be considered when providing care.
- Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, have certain disabilities or permanent kidney failure, or are ill and cannot work.
- Medicaid is a medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as for people with disabilities.
- Charting involves documenting information and observations about residents.
- Assistive devices are special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform activities of daily living.
- Chain of command is the line of authority within a facility.
- Liability is a legal term that means someone can be held responsible for harming someone else.
- Scope of practice is the range of tasks that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do according to state or federal law.
- A care plan is developed for each resident to achieve certain goals; it outlines the steps and tasks that the care team must perform.
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