Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - TEST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS
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Long-term care (LTC) - ANSWERS--Given in long-term care facilities
(LTCFs) for persons who need 24-hour skilled care.
Skilled care - ANSWERS--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 - ANSWERS--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 - ANSWERS--The illness will eventually cause death.
Chronic - ANSWERS--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.
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Diagnoses - ANSWERS--Medical conditions determined by a doctor.
Home health care - ANSWERS--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 - ANSWERS--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.
Adult day services - ANSWERS--For people who need some help and
supervision during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility
where care is provided.
Acute care - ANSWERS--A 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and
ambulatory surgical centers. It is for people who require short-term,
immediate care for illnesses or injuries.
Subacute care - ANSWERS--Care given in hospitals or in a long-term
care facility. Used for people who need less care than acute illness, but
more care than for chronic illness.
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Outpatient care - ANSWERS--Usually given for less than 24-hours for
people who have had treatments or surgery and need short-term
skilled care.
Rehabilitation - ANSWERS--Care given by specialists. Physical,
occupational, and speech therapists restore or improve function after
an illness or injury,
Hospice care - ANSWERS--Given in facilities or homes for people who
have about six months or less to live. Provide physical and emotional
care and comfort.
Activities of daily living (ADL's) - ANSWERS--Bathing, skin care, nail and
hair care, assistance with walking, eating, dressing, transferring, and
toileting.
Culture change - ANSWERS--Term given to the process of transforming
services for elders so that they are based on the values and practices of
the person receiving care. Involves respecting both elders and those
working with them.
Person-directed care - ANSWERS--Emphasizes the individuality of the
person who needs care, and seeks to build community by recognizing
and developing each persons capabilities. Promoting dignity and
providing caring environments is key.
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Medicare - ANSWERS--A federal health insurance program that was
establish in 1965 for people aged 65 or older. It also covers people of
any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities.
Medicaid - ANSWERS--A medical assistance program for low-income
people, as well as for people with disabilities. It is funded by both the
federal government and each state.
NA - ANSWERS--Preforms assigned tasks, such as taking vital signs. Also
provides or assists with person care, such as bathing residents and
helping with toileting.
RN - ANSWERS--Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing
care. Includes giving special treatments and medications as prescribed.
Also assigns tasks and supervises daily care of residents by NA's.
LVN - ANSWERS--Gives medications and treatments. Also supervise
nursing assistants daily care of residents.
Doctor - ANSWERS--Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes
treatment.
PT - ANSWERS--Evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan.
Goals are to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing,
reduce pain, prevent disability, and regain or maintain mobility. Gives