Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what age group has the most percentage of Medicare living in a long-term facility - CORRECT
ANSWER - 85 and over
what is the main thing that will determine where a person will live? - CORRECT
ANSWER - functional capabilities/assessment
what does IADL stand for and what does it mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - - instrumental
activities of daily living
-activities related to independent living and include preparing meals, managing money, shopping
for groceries or personal items, performing light or heavy housework, doing laundry, and using a
telephone.
-often more complex than ADLs
what does ADL stand for and what does it mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - - activities of
daily living
- ADLs are occasionally referred to as basic activities of daily living
what have been used to control the cost of Medicaid - CORRECT ANSWER - ADL's
what is the difference between functional age and chronological age? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - functional: your adjusted age based on your capabilities
- chronological: you numerical age
which residential setting has the most residents with ADL limitations? - CORRECT
ANSWER - long-term care facilities
which age group has a higher rate of suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER - age > 65
, name the 5 types of long-term care facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - - continuing care
residential community
- assistant living community
- person care home
- limited skill nursing community
-nursing home community
at what age can you buy into a continuing care residential community? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 55 or older
how do continuing care residential communities make their money? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - the house you buy depreciates in value when you live in it and sells for a
lower price then when bought
6 qualifications for assisted living - CORRECT ANSWER - - be able to live independently
with limited assistances
- must be physically able to take medicine
- dress oneself
- bathe
- tolieting efforts
- limited meal preparation
T/F: at an assisted living community, CNAs can help residents take their medication -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
name some services provided at an assisted living community - CORRECT ANSWER --
security, attendant, medical assistant, meals, social activities, transportation, medication check,
exercise program, laundry, cleaning service, social activities