chapter 1

Question 1

another name for a long term care facility

Answer 1

skilled nursing facility

Question 2

assisted living facilities are initially for

Answer 2

people who need some help with daily care

Question 3

type of care for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours

Answer 3

adult day services

Question 4

care given by specialists to restore or improve function after an illness or injury

Answer 4

rehabilitation

Question 5

care given to people who have approx 6 months or less to live

Answer 5

hospice care

Question 6

what type of aides may clean or shop for groceries

Answer 6

home health aides

Question 7

people who live in a long term care facility are usually called ______because it is where they live for the duration of their stay

Answer 7

residents

Question 8

most conditions in long term care are chronic
what does chronic mean

Answer 8

conditions last a long time

Question 9

places where health care is delivered or administered

Answer 9

facilities

Question 10

form of health insurance in which the cost of care is covered only when a person uses a particular doctor or group of doctors except om case of emergency

Answer 10

HMOs health maintenance organizations

Question 11

cost-control strategies for healthcare

Answer 11

managed care

Question 12

people or organizations paying for healthcare services

Answer 12

payers

Question 13

form of health insurance in which patients are encouraged to receive care from a network or approved providers but can see other providers at an additional cost

Answer 13

PPOs preferred provider organizations

Question 14

true or false
long term care facilities may offer assisted living housing, subacute care, or specialized care

Answer 14

true

Question 15

true or false
facilities that offer specialized care must have specially trained employees

Answer 15

true

Question 16

true or false
nonprofit organizations cannot own long term care facilities

Answer 16

false

Question 17

what is the most important thing for a nursing assistant to know about the residents in her care

Answer 17

each resident is an individual with their own abilities and needs

Question 18

which gender makes up approx. 68% of residents in long-term care facilities

Answer 18

female

Question 19

in general, residents who stay at a facility for more than six months need how many hours of care

Answer 19

24hrs

Question 20

why is it important for nursing assistants to care for each resident as a whole person instead of treating only their disorders and disabilities

Answer 20

1. some residents have little outside support from friends and family
2. residents have many needs besides bathing, eating, drinking, and elimination

Question 21

true or false
a policy is a course of action to be followed for example all healthcare information must remain confidential

Answer 21

true

Question 22

true or false
facilities will have procedures for reporting information about residents

Answer 22

true

Question 23

true or false
nursing assistants may perform tasks not listed in the job description if they are very simple

Answer 23

true

Question 24

true or false
changes in residents’ conditions should be reported to the nurse

Answer 24

true

Question 25

true or false each step in a procedure is important and must be strictly followed

Answer 25

true

Question 26

what is the purpose of surveys in long-term care facilities

Answer 26

to study how well thier residents are cared for

Question 27

if a surveyor asks a nursing assistant a question, and the NA does not know the answer what would be the best response

Answer 27

the NA should admit that she does not know and should find out the answer

Question 28

what is true of the joint commission

Answer 28

the goal of the joint commission's survey process is to improve safety and quality care

Question 29

what are the 2 groups of people that qualify for Medicare

Answer 29

people aged 65 or older people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities

Question 30

what is Part A of medicare and what does it pay for

Answer 30

helps pay for care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility, or for care from a home health agency

Question 31

what is Part B of medicare and what does it pay for

Answer 31

pays for doctor services, equipment

Question 32

what is Part C of medicare and what does it pay for

Answer 32

allows private health insurance companies to provide medicare benefits

Question 33

what is Part D of medicare and what does it pay for

Answer 33

helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment

Question 34

how is eligibility for medicaid determined

Answer 34

by income and special circumstances

Question 35

list four examples of how you think elderly people living in care facilities benefit from person-centered care

Answer 35

recognizes and develops the person's capabilities promotes their individual preferences, choices, dignity, and interests patients/ residents are more satisfied better health outcomes

Question 36

what types of experiences can lead to trauma

Answer 36

witnessing or experiencing abuse or neglect unstable home environment, poverty, discrimination life-threatening illness or negative experiences in a medical setting

Question 37

how can healthcare workers incorporate trauma-informed care

Answer 37

planning treatment with patients and promoting choice and safety