Assisted Living, Nursing Homes questions with correct answers

Which care level allows for independent living with graduated care options? A) nursing home B) assisted living C) home care D) palliative care - correct answer B (assisted living) (The goal of care is to maintain independence for as long as possible) Nursing home residency requires a (#) day hospitalization in order to qualify the patient for rehab - correct answer 3 What is the fasted growing form of residential care in the US? A) Assisted living B) Nursing home rehabilitation C) Nursing home long term disability care D) Skilled nursing facility - correct answer A (Assisted living) In Nursing homes, inspections occurs every (#) year(s), pharmacists review all medication every (#) (years / months) minimally and physicians must visit (#) times a year - correct answer 1 (year) 3 months 18 (In GA, MDs visit every other months, PAs visit the rest of the time) Short nursing home stays are defined as less than (#) (months / years) - correct answer 6 months Nursing homes prefer (short / long) stay patients - correct answer short (high paying and high turn over) (NHs turning to pure rehab)