Chapter 1 long term care UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Elderly is defined as someone who is - CORRECT ANSWER - 65 or older
Why do we need long term care - CORRECT ANSWER - A person may need assistance
with ADL's, may need subacute care after hospitalization, or need care in a specialized
environments.
Cognitive impairment - CORRECT ANSWER - is a medical disorder that is indicated by a
person having difficulty remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions
that affect the individual's everyday life.
The 6 activities of daily living - CORRECT ANSWER - eating, bathing, dressing, using
the toilet, maintaining continence, and transferring into or out of bed. Sometimes walking a
distance of 8 feet and grooming will be added.
The 8 Activities of Instrumental activities of daily living. - CORRECT ANSWER - doing
housework, cooking, doing laundry, grocery shopping, taking medications, using the telephone,
managing money, and moving around outside the home.
What are low-level ADL's - CORRECT ANSWER - bathing, dressing, grooming, and
walking without assistance
what are high level ADL's - CORRECT ANSWER - eating, toileting, maintaining
continence, and transferring
true or false deficits in ADL's usually does not prevent a person from living independently -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
, define Subacute care - CORRECT ANSWER - care that is usually provided to people after
hospitalization due to surgery, injury, or illness.
developmental disability - CORRECT ANSWER - the general physical incapacity that
children face at a very early age.
Intellectual disability - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to below average intellectual
functioning
Long term care - CORRECT ANSWER - defined as as a variety of individualized and
well-coordinated total care services that promote the maximum possible independence for people
with functional limitations and that are provided over an extended period of time using
appropriate current technology and available evidence-based practices, in accordance with a
holistic approach while maximizing both the quality of clinical care and the individuals quality
of life.
Why do we need a variety of services - CORRECT ANSWER - to fit the needs of different
individuals, to address changing needs over time, and to suit people's personal preferences.
What are the five distinct types of services - CORRECT ANSWER - medical care,
nursing, and rehabilitation; Mental health services and dementia care; social support; supportive
housing; and hospice care
skilled nursing care - CORRECT ANSWER - is physician directed care provided by
licensed nurses and therapist.
chronic condition - CORRECT ANSWER - persist over time and are generally irreversible
co-morbidity - CORRECT ANSWER - coexisting multiple health problems
tertiary care - CORRECT ANSWER - preventing complications from chronic conditions
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Elderly is defined as someone who is - CORRECT ANSWER - 65 or older
Why do we need long term care - CORRECT ANSWER - A person may need assistance
with ADL's, may need subacute care after hospitalization, or need care in a specialized
environments.
Cognitive impairment - CORRECT ANSWER - is a medical disorder that is indicated by a
person having difficulty remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions
that affect the individual's everyday life.
The 6 activities of daily living - CORRECT ANSWER - eating, bathing, dressing, using
the toilet, maintaining continence, and transferring into or out of bed. Sometimes walking a
distance of 8 feet and grooming will be added.
The 8 Activities of Instrumental activities of daily living. - CORRECT ANSWER - doing
housework, cooking, doing laundry, grocery shopping, taking medications, using the telephone,
managing money, and moving around outside the home.
What are low-level ADL's - CORRECT ANSWER - bathing, dressing, grooming, and
walking without assistance
what are high level ADL's - CORRECT ANSWER - eating, toileting, maintaining
continence, and transferring
true or false deficits in ADL's usually does not prevent a person from living independently -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
, define Subacute care - CORRECT ANSWER - care that is usually provided to people after
hospitalization due to surgery, injury, or illness.
developmental disability - CORRECT ANSWER - the general physical incapacity that
children face at a very early age.
Intellectual disability - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to below average intellectual
functioning
Long term care - CORRECT ANSWER - defined as as a variety of individualized and
well-coordinated total care services that promote the maximum possible independence for people
with functional limitations and that are provided over an extended period of time using
appropriate current technology and available evidence-based practices, in accordance with a
holistic approach while maximizing both the quality of clinical care and the individuals quality
of life.
Why do we need a variety of services - CORRECT ANSWER - to fit the needs of different
individuals, to address changing needs over time, and to suit people's personal preferences.
What are the five distinct types of services - CORRECT ANSWER - medical care,
nursing, and rehabilitation; Mental health services and dementia care; social support; supportive
housing; and hospice care
skilled nursing care - CORRECT ANSWER - is physician directed care provided by
licensed nurses and therapist.
chronic condition - CORRECT ANSWER - persist over time and are generally irreversible
co-morbidity - CORRECT ANSWER - coexisting multiple health problems
tertiary care - CORRECT ANSWER - preventing complications from chronic conditions
