Home Health Aide Chapter 1 Questions With Solutions
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Home Health
Institution
Home Health
Home Health Aide Chapter 1 Questions With
Solutions
Medicaid A federal and state assistance program that pays for health care services for
people whose income is below a certain amount.
Terminal Illness Illness that is expected to result in death within a limited time period.
Medicare health...
Home Health Aide Chapter 1 Questions With
Solutions
Medicaid A federal and state assistance program that pays for health care services for
people whose income is below a certain amount.
Terminal Illness Illness that is expected to result in death within a limited time period.
Medicare health insurance for the elderly once they are disabled or when they turn 65.
Nurse Practitioner Specialized nurse who can diagnose and prescribe medicine. May work
with children, infants, clients who are pregnant, older adults, and clients with cancer.
Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) A method of classifying patients' illnesses according to
principal diagnosis and treatment requirements, for the purpose of establishing payment rates
Developmentally Disabled the person has a severe chronic emotional or physical
disability that occurs before the age of 22, such a cerebral palsy or down syndrome.
, Home Health Aide Chapter 1 Questions With
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OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) to standardize assessment data
collection throughout the country. Aim of improving the quality of home health care.
Case Manager Assesses overall needs of the client and decides what services should be
provided; usually performed by a nurse or social worker
Assisted Living Center Vary from 2 bedroom condominium with kitchen to a private room
with shared dining room and central dayroom. Facilities offer a supervised medication program,
cleaning and laundry services, and minor assistance in ADLs.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Provides direct care to the client, such as treatments and
medication; may supervise home care workers.
Acute Illness A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover (Cold, Flu,
Appendicitis).
Long Term Care Facility Residential home for individuals who need 24-hour skilled care.
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