Question 1

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Often referred to as post-acute care

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation is often referred to as post-acute care because it involves therapy and services provided after an acute illness or injury to help patients recover and regain skills.

Question 2

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-An effort to care for the patient by coordinating a combination of services that will allow for the most independent level of functioning within a supportive system

Accepted Answer

Case management involves coordinating various services to ensure the patient receives the most effective care possible.

Answer: E
 Continuum of care refers to a system of care that provides different levels of support and management to patients to ensure their independence and well-being.

Answer: G
 Long-term care involves providing medical and social services to patients with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other medical conditions.

Answer: H
 Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, often by reducing pain and other symptoms.

Answer: K
 Residential care facilities are institutions that provide housing and medical care to patients who require assistance with daily living activities.

Answer: L
 Respite care provides temporary relief to caregivers, enabling them to take time off from their caregiving responsibilities.

Question 3

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-A system of managed care serving frail elderly who are eligible for nursing home care

Accepted Answer

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is specifically designed to provide comprehensive medical and social services to frail, elderly individuals who are eligible for nursing home care but can live safely in the community with the support of PACE services.

Question 4

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Can follow either a social or medical model, or be a combination model

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Unique entities that combine the insurance function with the residence and health provision

Accepted Answer

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are unique entities that offer a continuum of care for seniors, combining the insurance function with the provision of residence and health services. They typically include independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care, allowing seniors to age in place without having to move to a different facility as their care needs change.

Question 6

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Family members and friends

Accepted Answer

Informal caregivers refer to family members and friends who provide care to loved ones without receiving payment or professional training.

Question 7

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Area or organization that provides social functions for the elderly

Accepted Answer

A senior center provides social functions for the elderly such as exercise classes, social events, and educational programs.

Question 8

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Designed to give informal caregivers a break by providing care for their loved one who requires LTC

Accepted Answer

Respite care is designed to give informal caregivers a break by providing temporary care for their loved one who requires LTC.

Question 9

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-A category of facilities that are designed for residents who need minimal assistance with ADLs or who are in the early stages of dementia

Accepted Answer

Residential care facilities are designed for residents who need minimal assistance with ADLs or who are in the early stages of dementia.

Question 10

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Persons receiving LTC may need acute care at certain times

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 7: Long-Term Care

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Often referred to as post-acute care

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -An effort to care for the patient by coordinating a combination of services that will allow for the most independent level of functioning within a supportive system

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -A system of managed care serving frail elderly who are eligible for nursing home care

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Can follow either a social or medical model, or be a combination model

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Unique entities that combine the insurance function with the residence and health provision

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Family members and friends

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Area or organization that provides social functions for the elderly

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Designed to give informal caregivers a break by providing care for their loved one who requires LTC

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -A category of facilities that are designed for residents who need minimal assistance with ADLs or who are in the early stages of dementia

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Persons receiving LTC may need acute care at certain times