THE LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Although people of all ages are cared for in nursing homes, most of the
residents of nursing homes are
a. 65 years and older
b. acutely ill
c. male
d. younger disabled people - ANSWER A. 65 years and older
An acute illness is an illness
a. That has a slow onset and long recovery time
b. With rapid onset and a long recovery time
c. With a slow onset and short recovery time
d. With a rapid onset and a short recovery time - ANSWER D. With a
rapid onset and a short recovery time
Which of the following people may be admitted to a nursing home?
a. The person who requires surgery for appendicitis
b. The person who is suffering from the lingering effects of a stroke
c. The person who broke their leg and is receiving outpatient physical
therapy
d. The person who goes to the emergency room for an asthma attack -
ANSWER B. The person who is suffering from the lingering effects of a
stroke
Most residents of nursing homes need help with routine tasks of daily
life, called
a. Activities of Daily Living
b. Cooking
c. Cleaning
d. Bathing - ANSWER A. Activities of Daily Living
T/F A person may be admitted to a nursing home because he needs
help meeting his physical needs as a result of degenerative condition -
ANSWER True
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