Chapter 1 The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Facility
What is another name for a long-term care (LTC) facility? A nursing home
Resident Definition
Why is a person who lives in a long-term care facility called a resident? Because the facility is their
permanent or tempo...
Chapter 1 The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Facility
What is another name for a long-term care (LTC) facility? A nursing home
Resident Definition
Why is a person who lives in a long-term care facility called a resident? Because the facility is their
permanent or temporary home
Assisted Living Facilities
Who are assisted living facilities typically designed for? Residents who are generally independent and do
not need skilled care
Home Health Aide Care vs. Nursing Assistant Care
How does home health aide care differ from nursing assistant care? Home health aides may clean the
home and do laundry, whereas nursing assistants provide personal care and assistance with daily
activities
Rehabilitation
What type of program of care restores or improves function after an illness or injury? Rehabilitation
Inter-Generational Care
What is inter-generational care? A program that merges adult and child care, allowing young and old to
spend time together
, Medicare Eligibility
Is Medicare a health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older? Yes, it is true that
Medicare is a health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older
Medicaid Eligibility
Does Medicaid cover anyone younger than 65? No, it does not cover anyone younger than 65
Medicare and Medicaid pay a fixed amount of services based on residents' needs. ✔️True
True or False?
It is important for nursing assistants to know each resident individually than to know general facts about
most residents. ✔️True
True or False?
Most residents living in long-term care facilities are male. ✔️False
True or False?
Residents with the longest average stay in a healthcare facility are residents admitted for terminal care.
✔️False
True or False?
Dementia is not a common cause of admission to a long-term care facility. ✔️False
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