Ch. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed. Questions with correct answers

Long-term care (LTC) - Ans Given in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) for persons who need 24-hour skilled care. Skilled care - Ans Medically necessary care even by a skilled nurse or therapist; it is available 24 hours a day. It is ordered by a doctor and involves a treatment plan. This type of care is given to people who need a high level of care for ongoing conditions. Length of stay - Ans The number of days a person stays in a care facility. May be short, such as a few days or months, or longer than six months. Terminal illness - Ans The illness will eventually cause death. Chronic - Ans The conditions last a long period of time, even a lifetime. Most people that live in long-term care facilities have this kind of condition. Diagnoses - Ans Medical conditions determined by a doctor. Home health care - Ans Health care provided in a person's home. Generally given to people who are older and are chronically ill but who are able to and wish to remain at home. Assisted living - Ans Facilities where residents who need some help with daily care, such as showers, meals, and dressing. People who live in these facilities do not need 24-hour skilled care.