HIM 200 Final Exam Question and
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Chronic Conditions - correct answer ✔are characterized by persistent and recurring health
consequences lasting over long period, which are generally irreversible.
In the future, a growing elderly population with chronic conditions, comorbidities, and disability will
need LTC services. - correct answer ✔Why do chronic conditions contribute to the need for long term
care?
1. Long-term care includes a variety of health care services
2. Services are individualized
3. Services must be well coordinated
4. The goal is to promote maximum possible functional independence
5. Services are needed over an extended period of time
6. Patients' physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs must be met
7. Patients' quality of life must be maximized - correct answer ✔What are the 7 essential characteristics
of Long-Term Care?
A variety of Health Care Services - correct answer ✔- individual needs differ
- needs change over time
- long-term care must interface with various non-long-term care services
- both therapeutic and preventative services are necessary
Individualized services - correct answer ✔- based on assessment
- individualized plan of care
, Coordinated Services - correct answer ✔services must be well coordinated
- the mere availability of a variety of services is not sufficient
-the health care delivery system can be difficult to navigate
-- difficulties compounded in case of the elderly and disables
Maximum Possible Functional Independence - correct answer ✔-functional ability is assessed using the:
ADL scale and IADL scale
- adaptive equipment and environmental modification promote independent living
-motivate and assist the patient to do as much as possible
extended period of time - correct answer ✔-compared to acute care, long-term care is sustained over a
longer period of time- weeks, months, years.
-short-term: 90 days or fewer
What is meant by the holistic approach? - correct answer ✔The holistic model of health not only
focuses on a person's physical and mental needs, but also emphasizes well-being in every aspect of what
makes a person whole and complete. A patient's physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs and
preferences are incorporated into medical care delivery and the living environment.
Physical needs - correct answer ✔the physical aspect refers to the technical aspect of care such as
medical examination, nursing care, medications, diet, and rehabilitation treatments.
Mental needs - correct answer ✔the emphasis with mental care is on the total mental and emotional
well-being of each individual.
social needs - correct answer ✔almost everyone enjoys warm friendships and social relationships.
Visits from family, friends, or volunteers provide numerous opportunities for socializing.
answers already passed 2025/2026
Chronic Conditions - correct answer ✔are characterized by persistent and recurring health
consequences lasting over long period, which are generally irreversible.
In the future, a growing elderly population with chronic conditions, comorbidities, and disability will
need LTC services. - correct answer ✔Why do chronic conditions contribute to the need for long term
care?
1. Long-term care includes a variety of health care services
2. Services are individualized
3. Services must be well coordinated
4. The goal is to promote maximum possible functional independence
5. Services are needed over an extended period of time
6. Patients' physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs must be met
7. Patients' quality of life must be maximized - correct answer ✔What are the 7 essential characteristics
of Long-Term Care?
A variety of Health Care Services - correct answer ✔- individual needs differ
- needs change over time
- long-term care must interface with various non-long-term care services
- both therapeutic and preventative services are necessary
Individualized services - correct answer ✔- based on assessment
- individualized plan of care
, Coordinated Services - correct answer ✔services must be well coordinated
- the mere availability of a variety of services is not sufficient
-the health care delivery system can be difficult to navigate
-- difficulties compounded in case of the elderly and disables
Maximum Possible Functional Independence - correct answer ✔-functional ability is assessed using the:
ADL scale and IADL scale
- adaptive equipment and environmental modification promote independent living
-motivate and assist the patient to do as much as possible
extended period of time - correct answer ✔-compared to acute care, long-term care is sustained over a
longer period of time- weeks, months, years.
-short-term: 90 days or fewer
What is meant by the holistic approach? - correct answer ✔The holistic model of health not only
focuses on a person's physical and mental needs, but also emphasizes well-being in every aspect of what
makes a person whole and complete. A patient's physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs and
preferences are incorporated into medical care delivery and the living environment.
Physical needs - correct answer ✔the physical aspect refers to the technical aspect of care such as
medical examination, nursing care, medications, diet, and rehabilitation treatments.
Mental needs - correct answer ✔the emphasis with mental care is on the total mental and emotional
well-being of each individual.
social needs - correct answer ✔almost everyone enjoys warm friendships and social relationships.
Visits from family, friends, or volunteers provide numerous opportunities for socializing.
