Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long- Term Ch. 1 questions and answers all are graded A+

Another name for a long-term care facility is __________ - Answer-Skilled nursing facility Assisted living facilities are initially for __________ - Answer-People who need some help with daily care Adult care services: - Answer-This type of care is for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours. Care given by specialists to restore or improve functions after an illness or injury is called __________ - Answer-Rehabilitation Care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live is called __________ - AnswerHospice care Home health aids __________ - Answer-May clean or shop for groceries People who live in a long-term facility are usually called __________ because it is where they live for the duration of their stay. - Answer-Residents Most conditions seen in long-term care are chronic. What does this mean? - Answer-The conditions last a long time. Facilities - Answer-Places where care is delivered or administered HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) - Answer-A health plan that states that customers must use a particular doctor or group of doctors Managed care - Answer-Cost-control strategies for health carePayers - Answer-People or organizations paying for health- care services PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations) - Answer-A network of providers they contract to provide health services to a group of people Providers - Answer-People or organizations that provide health care Long-term facilities may offer assisted living, subacute care, or specialized care. - Answer-True Facilities that offer specialized care must have specially trained employees. - Answer-True Non-profit organizations cannot own long-term facilities - Answer-False What is the most important thing for a nursing assistant to know about the residents in her care? - Answer-Each resident is an individual with his own abilities and needs More than half the residents in long-term care facilities are __________ - Answer-Female In general, residents who stay at a facility for more than six months __________ - Answer-Need 24-hour care Why is it important for nursing assistants to care for each resident as a whole person instead of treating only his or her disorders and disabilities? - Answer-They lack the ability to care for themselves and because they have the lack of an outside support system (friends, family, etc.) A policy is a course of action to be followed. For example, all healthcare information must remain confidential. - Answer-True Facilities will have procedures for reporting information about residents. - Answer-TrueIt is all right to perform tasks not listed in the job description if they are very simple. - Answer-False Changes in a resident's conditions should be reported to the nurse. - Answer-True Each step in a procedure is important and must be strictly followed. - Answer-True What is the purpose of surveys in long-term care facilities? - Answer-To study how well residents are cared for If a surveyor asks a nursing assistant (NA) a question, and the NA does not know the answer, what would be her best response? - Answer-The NA should admit that she does not know and should find out the answer. Joint Commission - Answer-to improve safety and quality of care. Who qualifies for Medicare? - Answer-Persons 65 years or older, people with permanent kidney failures or certain disabilities Part One of Medicare - Answer-Hospital insurance (helps pay for care) Part Two of Medicare - Answer-Medical insurance (doctor services, other medical services and equipment) Part Three of Medicare - Answer-Private health insurance companies are allowed to provide Medicare benefits if chosen How is eligibility for Medicaid determined? - Answer-Determined by income (low) and special circumstances (disabilities) Benefits of person-centered care - Answer-- Lets elderly people live a quality life