Long-Term Care Exam 2
Questions And Answers
Adult foster care homes - ANS-Small, family-run homes licensed to provide room,
board, supervision, and
... [Show More] personal care to non-related adults who are unable to live
independently. These neighborhood homes are also called "group homes."
aging-in-place - ANS-Accommodating the changing needs of older adults while living in
familiar surroundings.
Allopathic medicine - ANS-Medical approach—as practiced by physicians trained as
doctors of medicine (MDs)—that views medical treatment as active intervention to
produce a counteracting reaction in an attempt to neutralize the effects of disease.
Alzheimer's disease - ANS-A progressive degenerative disease of the brain, producing
memory loss, confusion, irritability, and severe functional decline. The disease becomes
progressively worse and eventually results in death.
Custodial care - ANS-Non-medical care that includes routine assistance with the
activities of daily living (ADLs), but does not include active nursing or rehabilitative
treatments. Such care is provided to maintain function because the person's overall
condition is not likely
to improve.
Dietitian - ANS-Sometimes referred to as nutritionist, a dietitian provides nutritional
information and diet-related services to patients.
Domotics - ANS-"Smart home" technology.
Dysphagia - ANS-Difficulty with swallowing.
Elimination period - ANS-In a long-term care insurance plan, the initial waiting period
during which LTC services are used but not covered by insurance.
Group insurance - ANS-Insurance that is made available to individuals through their
employers, unions, professional organizations, or consumer organizations such as the
AARP.
Home Telehealth Systems - ANS-Use of telecommunication technology for the distance
monitoring of patients and delivery of health care with or without the use of video
technology.
Hotel Services - ANS-Services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, and
maintenance of physical plant and equipment.
Managed Care - ANS-An approach to delivering a comprehensive array of health care
services to a defined group of enrolled members through efficient management of
service utilization and payment to providers.
Non-physician Practitioners (NPPs) - ANS-Clinical professionals who practice in many
of the areas in which physicians practice but who do not have an MD or DO degree.
The two main types of NPPs who practice in LTC settings are nurse practitioners and
physician assistants.
Nurse Practitoner (NP) - ANS-Advanced practice nurses who provide health care
services similar to those of primary care physicians.
Occupational Therapist (OT) - ANS-Therapists who provide a broad range of therapies
that help patients recover or maintain the daily living and work skills. Their goal is to
help patients achieve independence and satisfaction in all facets of their lives.
Osteopathic Medicine - ANS-Medical approach—practiced by doctors of osteopathic
medicine (DOs)—that emphasizes the musculoskeletal system of the body such as
correction of joints and tissues.
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