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Which type of care is best suited for individuals who require medical assistance from a skilled nurse or therapist?
Which type of care is best suited for individuals who require medical assistance from a skilled nurse or therapist?
- Long-term care
- Assisted living
- Skilled care (correct)
- Adult day services
A patient requires 24-hour skilled care following a severe accident. Which of the following care settings is most appropriate for their immediate needs?
A patient requires 24-hour skilled care following a severe accident. Which of the following care settings is most appropriate for their immediate needs?
- Adult day services
- Acute care (correct)
- Long-term care
- Outpatient care
An elderly person needs assistance with daily activities but does not require continuous skilled nursing care. Which living arrangement is most suitable?
An elderly person needs assistance with daily activities but does not require continuous skilled nursing care. Which living arrangement is most suitable?
- Long-term care
- Acute care
- Skilled care
- Assisted living (correct)
A patient is discharged from the hospital after a hip replacement and still requires short-term skilled care before returning home. Which type of care is most appropriate?
A patient is discharged from the hospital after a hip replacement and still requires short-term skilled care before returning home. Which type of care is most appropriate?
Which of the following is the best description of 'length of stay' in a healthcare context?
Which of the following is the best description of 'length of stay' in a healthcare context?
A person attends a program that offers help with daily needs during specific hours of the day, but does not live at the facility. What type of service is this?
A person attends a program that offers help with daily needs during specific hours of the day, but does not live at the facility. What type of service is this?
What is 'terminal illness' primarily defined by?
What is 'terminal illness' primarily defined by?
A doctor is evaluating a patient to determine the presence of diabetes. What process does this BEST describe?
A doctor is evaluating a patient to determine the presence of diabetes. What process does this BEST describe?
A patient receives treatment at a clinic for physical therapy following a knee surgery, without staying overnight. What type of care is this?
A patient receives treatment at a clinic for physical therapy following a knee surgery, without staying overnight. What type of care is this?
What does 'financial abuse' in a healthcare context generally involve?
What does 'financial abuse' in a healthcare context generally involve?
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Long-term care (LTC)
Long-term care (LTC)
Care provided in long-term facilities for people needing 24-hour assistance.
Skilled care
Skilled care
Medically necessary care from a skilled nurse or therapist.
Terminal illness
Terminal illness
A disease or condition that will eventually cause death.
Diagnoses
Diagnoses
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Health care
Health care
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Assisted living
Assisted living
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Adult day services
Adult day services
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Acute care
Acute care
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Subacute care
Subacute care
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Outpatient care
Outpatient care
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Study Notes
- Long-term care (LTC) is care provided in long-term care facilities for individuals requiring 24-hour skilled care.
- Skilled care is medically necessary care administered by a skilled nurse or therapist.
- Length of stay refers to the number of days an individual remains in a healthcare facility.
- Terminal illness is a disease or condition that will ultimately result in death.
- Chronic conditions are long-term or long-lasting.
- Diagnoses are medical conditions identified by a doctor.
- Health care is care provided in an individual's home.
- Assisted living facilities are residences for those who do not need 24-hour skilled care but require some assistance with daily care.
- Adult day services provide care for individuals who need some help during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given.
- Acute care is 24-hour skilled care administered in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for individuals requiring short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries.
- Subacute care is care provided in hospitals or long-term care facilities for individuals who need less care than for an acute illness but more care than for a chronic illness.
- Outpatient care is care given to people who have had treatments, procedures, or surgeries and need short-term skilled care.
- Financial abuse is the improper or illegal use of a person's money, possessions, property, or other assets.
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