The Basics, 5th Edition Chapter 1
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
long-term care (LTC) -
correct answer ✅care given in long-term care facilities for people
who need 24-hour, skilled care
skilled care -
correct answer ✅medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse
or therapist
length of stay -
correct answer ✅the number of days a person stays in a
healthcare facility
terminal illness -
correct answer ✅a disease or condition that will eventually cause
death
chronic -
correct answer ✅long-term or long-lasting
, Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care:
The Basics, 5th Edition Chapter 1
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
diagnoses -
correct answer ✅physicians' determinations of an illness
home health care -
correct answer ✅care that is provided in a person's home
assisted living -
correct answer ✅residences for people who do not need skilled,
24-hour care, but do require some help with daily care
adult day services -
correct answer ✅care for people who need some help during
certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given
acute care -
correct answer ✅24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or
injuries; generally given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical
centers