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LONG-TERM CARE CHAPTER 10 STUDY TEST
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LONG-TERM CARE CHAPTER 10 STUDY TESTNature of Long-Term care - ANSWER -Variety of services
-Individualized services
-Well-coordinated total care
-Maintenance of residual function
-Extended period of care
-Holistic care
-Quality of life
Loss of self-worth accompanies disability
+patients remain in LTC settings for long periods
-Use of current technology
+personal emergency response system (PERS)
-use of evidence-based practices
A variety of services is important why? - ANSWER These are
necessary because individual needs (as determined by health status,
finances, and other factors) vary greatly among people who require
these services. Hence, services should 1) fit the needs of different
individuals 2) address their changing needs over time and 3) suit their
personal preferences
Individualized services are delivered how? - ANSWER LTC services
are determined by an assessment of the individual's current physical,
mental, and emotional condition. The information obtained from the
assessment is then used to design an individualized plan of care that
addresses each type of need through customized interventions.
Who is responsible for managing the total health care needs of an
individual client? - ANSWER LTC providers; they even have to manage
their non-LTC services.
Long-term care services - ANSWER -Medical care, nursing, and
rehabilitation
-Mental health services and dementia care
+caring for dementia patients is a major focus in LTC
, -Social support
-Preventive and therapeutic long term care
-Informal and formal care
-Respite care
-Community-based and institutional services
-Housing
+private and public housing
-End-of-life care
Who uses long-term care? - ANSWER -50% of LTC users are younger
than age 65
+developmental disability
+intellectual disability
+patients with HIV/AIDS
Level of Care Continuum - ANSWER -Personal care
+paraprofessionals
-Custodial care
-Restorative care
-Skilled nursing care
+rehabilitation is an important component
What are the 4 categories of subacute care services? - ANSWER
1)Extensive care
2)Special
3)Clinically complex care
4)Intensive rehabilitation
Home and Community-based services - ANSWER -Home health care
-Adult day care
+Medicaid provides funding
-Adult foster care
-Senior centers
-Home-delivered and congregate meals
+elderly nutrition program (ENP)
+meals-on-wheels
-Homemaker services
-Continuing care at home
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