Chapter 1 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant
Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition Questions
And Answers
terminal illness a disease or condition that will eventually cause death.
chronic illness a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and requires
management of symptoms.
home health care health care that is provided in a person's home.
diagnoses medical conditions determined by a doctor.
assisted living residences for people who do not need 24-hour skilled care, but do require
some help with daily care.
dementia the serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning,
and communicating.
, Chapter 1 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant
Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition Questions
And Answers
adult day services care for people who need some assistance or supervision during certain
hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given.
acute care 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for
people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries.
subacute care care given in hospitals or in long-term care facilities for people who need
less care than for an acute illness, but more care than for a chronic illness.
outpatient care care given to people who have had treatments, procedures, or surgeries and
need short-term skilled care.
rehabilitation care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness
or injury.
hospice care holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six
months or less to live.
Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition Questions
And Answers
terminal illness a disease or condition that will eventually cause death.
chronic illness a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and requires
management of symptoms.
home health care health care that is provided in a person's home.
diagnoses medical conditions determined by a doctor.
assisted living residences for people who do not need 24-hour skilled care, but do require
some help with daily care.
dementia the serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning,
and communicating.
, Chapter 1 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant
Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition Questions
And Answers
adult day services care for people who need some assistance or supervision during certain
hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given.
acute care 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for
people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries.
subacute care care given in hospitals or in long-term care facilities for people who need
less care than for an acute illness, but more care than for a chronic illness.
outpatient care care given to people who have had treatments, procedures, or surgeries and
need short-term skilled care.
rehabilitation care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness
or injury.
hospice care holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six
months or less to live.
