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Long-term care correct answers Given in long term care facilities for people who need 24-hour
skilled care
Skilled care correct answers Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse, availiable 24
hours a day
Terminal illness correct answers Illness that will eventually cause death
Chronic condition correct answers A condition that lasts a long period of time, even a lifetime
Acute care correct answers 24 hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical
centers, for people who require short term immediate care
Subacute care correct answers Given in hospitals or long term facilities for people who need less
care than for an acute illness but more care than for a chronic illness
Outpatient care correct answers Care given to people who have had treatments, procedures or
surgeries and need skilled short term care
Rehabilitation correct answers Care given by specialists or professionals to help restore or
improve function after an illness or injury
Hospice care correct answers Care given in facilities or homes for people who have six months
or less to live
Person-centered care correct answers Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care
and recognizes and develops the persons capabilities
,Trauma informed center correct answers An approach to patient care that recognizes people may
have experienced trauma in their lives
Medicare correct answers Federal health insurance program for people 65 or older or for people
of any age who have kidney failure or certain disabilities
Medicaid correct answers Medical assistance program for people who have a low income as well
as people with disabilities
Charting correct answers Documenting important information about residents
Nursing Assistant (NA) correct answers Performs assigned tasks and provides or assists with
personal care
Registered Nurse (RN) correct answers Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care
including giving special treatments and medication as prescribed by a doctor. Assigns tasks and
supervises daily care of residents by nursing assistants. An RN is a licensed professional who has
graduated from a 2-4 year nursing program
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) correct answers Gives
medications and treatments. An LPN or LVN is a licensed professional who has completed one
to two years of education
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) correct answers Registered nurse who has
completed training at the postgraduate level. APRNs can make diagnosis and prescibe treatment
Physician or Doctor (MD or DO) correct answers A licensed professional who diagnoses disease
or disability and prescribes treatment and medication. A doctor has graduated from a four year
medical school after receiving a bachelor's degree
, Physician Assistant (PA) correct answers Licensed professional who diagnoses disease or
disability and develops treatment plans, as well as prescribes medication. A PA works under
supervision of a doctor and has obtained a master's degree
Physical Therapist (PT or DPT) correct answers Evaluates a person and develops a treatment
plan to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability,
and regain or maintain mobility. A PT has graduated from a doctoral degree program after
receiving an undergraduate degree
Occupational Therapist (OT) correct answers Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities. The
OT evaluates the resident's needs and plans a treatment program. OTs have earned a master's or
doctoral degree
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) correct answers Identifies communication disorders,
addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet goals. An SLP helps
improve or overcome speech problems as well as evaluating the residents ability to swallow food
or drink. SLPs have earned a master's degree
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) correct answers Assesses a resident's nutritional status and
develops a treatment plan to improve health and manage illness. RD's have completed a
bachelor's or master's degree
Medical social worker (MSW) correct answers Determines resident's needs and helps get them
support services. MSWs have usually earned a master's degree
Scope of practice correct answers Describes the line of authority and helps to make sure that
residents get proper health care
Activities Director correct answers Plans activities to help residents socialize and stay active
Policy correct answers Course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs